8 Dimensions of Wellness

Emotional/Mental Dimension

Coping effectively, having a sense of positive self-regard, and creating satisfying relationships.

• Keep a positive attitude.
• Be sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of others.
• Learn to cope with stress.
• Be realistic about your expectations and time.

On Campus Resources

• Authentic Excellence Initiative
• Counseling Center
  • TimelyCare 
  • Programs to help manage your stress
  • Self-Help Apps
  • Help a friend in trouble
• Wellness Center Meditation Alcoves
• Campus Recreation
  • Yoga classes (view the group fitness schedule)
• Dean of Students Office
  • Complete a confidential online care report about a student
• Office of Health Promotion
  
  • Selfcare Over Soothing (SOS)
• Online mental health self-assessment
• Student Health Center
  • Evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders
• Student Interest Groups
  • Active Minds
  • Health Outreach Peer Educators (HOPE)
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Online Resources

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• The JED Foundation
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• MentalHealth.gov

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Financial Dimension

Managing money responsibly by budgeting and saving. Having financial goals that align with your values. Satisfaction with ones financial situation.

• Talk to the financial aid office.
• Work on campus.
• Learn about budgeting.

On Campus Resources

• Financial Aid Office
  • Financial Literacy
  • Cash Course
• The Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance

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Environmental Dimension

Occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being.

• Keep your dorm clean.
• Find a favorite study spot.
  

On-Campus Resources

• Campus Greenspace Map to locate your favorite on-campus outdoor space
• Committee on Sustainability
• William and Mary Bike Alliance
• Parks Research Lab lead by Dr. Dorothy Ibes
• Parks Prescription Program
• Matoaka Trails

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Intellectual Dimension

Recognizing ways to expand knowledge and skills through intellectually stimulating activities.

• Learn because you want to.
• Apply what you learn in the classroom to real life situations.
• Participate in research.
• Attend workshops.
• Go to conferences.

On Campus Resources

• Academic Enrichment Opportunities provided by the Dean of Students Office
  • Tribe Tutor Zone
  • Resources
• Visit the Muscarelle Museum

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Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work.

• Go to class.
• Get to know your advisor.

On Campus Resources

• Volunteer with the Office of Community Engagement.
• Get a job on campus.
• Career Center
  • Schedule an appointment with a career advisor by calling (757) 221-3231.
  • Events and Workshops 
  • Tribe Careers

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Physical Dimension

Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep.

On-Campus Resources

• Campus Recreation
  • Exercise at the Student Recreation Center.
  • Fitness & Wellness: Group Fitness Classes, Personal Training and Small Group Training
  • Intramural Sports
  • Sport Clubs
  • Tribe Adventure Program
  • Massage Therapy
• Dining Services
  • Meet the Dietitian
• Office of Health Promotion
  • Sleep Resources
• Student Health Center
  • Make an appointment 

Online Resources

• Exercise
  
  • The American College of Sports Medicine's Position Stand "Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuromotor Fitness in Apparently Healthy Adults: Guidance for Prescribing Exercise"
  • American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults
  • Centers for Disease Control- Physical Activity Basics
  • Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
• Nutrition
  
  • ChooseMyPlate.gov
  • Nutrition.gov
  • 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Social Dimension

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system.

• Download the NOD App! It's like a workout for your social life and you get FREE access with your W&M login!
• Attend an AMP event.
• Talk to your dorm mates.
• Join a club or sorority/fraternity.

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Spiritual Dimension

Attending to our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

• Be open to different cultures and religions.
• Define personal values and ethics and make decisions that complement them.
• Spend time alone in personal reflection.
• Be in the 'here and now.'

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