Interconnected Wellness
This concept explains why improving one area (like sleep) can improve others (like focus).
Interconnected Wellness
A student feels lonely after moving away for college.
Which dimension might this reflect?
Social wellness
First step after completing a wellness wheel assessment.
Identify one area to improve
Pulling an all-nighter helps grades short-term but harms this dimension.
Physical wellness?
This UW resource helps with emotional wellness.
UW Counseling Center or WellSpring Counseling Clinic
Why is striving for perfection across all 8 dimensions unrealistic?
Wellness is fluid and constantly changing
A student skips meals and sleeps poorly due to schoolwork. Name TWO impacted dimensions.
Physical, intellectual, or emotional
You feel disconnected and lack purpose—what should you focus on?
Spiritual wellness
Working more hours improves finances but may harm what TWO areas?
Social and emotional wellness
Where would you go for physical wellness support?
Half Acre or Student Health Services
Give one example of how emotional wellness can impact physical wellness.
Stress affecting sleep, appetite, or energy
A cluttered living space makes it hard to focus.
What dimension(s) might this impact?
Environmental and intellectual wellness
You don’t have time for friends due to your schedule. What’s one realistic change?
Better time management or scheduling social time
Why can over-focusing on one dimension be harmful?
It creates imbalance in the wellness wheel
This resource helps with career uncertainty.
Career Services or ACES
Why is focusing on one small habit often more effective than trying to fix everything at once?
Small changes create ripple effects across dimensions.
A student lacks motivation and questions their major.
Which dimension(s) might this reflect?
Occupational and emotional wellness
You’re overwhelmed academically—what is one effective action?
Join a study group, tutoring, or attend workshops
Give an example of a healthy trade-off between two dimensions.
Example: reducing work hours to improve mental health
You want to improve social wellness—name one campus option.
Student organizations or intramurals
Explain how imbalance in one dimension can negatively affect at least TWO others.
Example: financial stress → emotional distress → poor physical health
A student struggles with their performance on exams. Name ONE cause for this and ONE strategy to improve related to a dimension of wellness.
Example: stress → mindfulness/journaling/support system
You’re financially stressed—what is the MOST practical first step?
Track expenses or create a budget
What is burnout an example of in terms of the wellness wheel?
Imbalance across multiple dimensions (Ex. emotional, physical, occupational)
This tool helps with financial wellness planning.
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