What comes to mind when you think of wellness? Is it exercise, doctor visits, and eating balanced meals? To us, wellness includes more than just our physical wellbeing; it’s a holistic approach to feeling well both in mind and body. The philosophy that drives the Center for Health & Wellbeing includes the Seven Dimensions of Wellbeing: Physical, Intellectual, Environmental, Vocational, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellbeing. But what do all these mean, and how can you include them in your wellness journey? Read on to learn more about each dimension of wellbeing, and discover how you can incorporate them into your everyday routine.
Move More. Eat Better.
Physical Wellbeing focuses on practicing daily healthy habits that include moving your body and adding nutritious meals to your diet. It’s recommended to complete 150 minutes of aerobic activity each week to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. When it comes to exercise, everyone is different, and the Crosby Wellness Center enables you to experience fitness at your own pace. When you begin your exercise journey, you’ll find many other members with goals and exercise interests that match yours, a workout group, or a place to enjoy a quiet run, yoga class, or stretch session. To add nutritious and balanced meals to your diet, explore the many cooking demonstrations and programs led by dietitians and professional chefs in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre.
Boost Your Brain.
An active and open mind leads to a life filled with passion and purpose. To further apply this Dimension of Wellbeing, engaging in creative and stimulating activities is most effective. Doing so helps to keep your mind sharp and your brain healthy and happy. When you visit the CHWB Commons, you’ll find spaces with puzzles, games, and other engaging activities to boost your brain, in a space where it’s easy to create community and connection with others.
Love the Earth.
Help the planet and bring a sense of accomplishment and wellbeing to your own life. Have you asked how your daily habits can positively affect the world around you? Spending time in nature can help decrease anxiety, lessen stress, and improve concentration. Bring your favorite book and find serenity in one of our Gardens.
Live with Purpose.
This dimension of wellbeing focuses on enriching your life and that of others by sharing your special gifts, skills, and talents. Whether through work or volunteering, you can make a positive impact and reap the health benefits of adding purpose to your life.
Connect with Others.
Personal connections contribute to a long and fulfilling life. When you nurture relationships with family and friends, you create healthy support networks for life. Bring friends and enjoy coffee talk at Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen to create social connections.
Practice Gratitude.
Self-esteem and optimism are powerful healers. Expressing love and other emotions helps achieve balance in the face of challenges. Be mindful and live in the moment! It brings many happy tomorrows.
Nourish your Soul.
Is your mind at peace? A set of core beliefs or values that shape you and how you live your life often creates harmony. If you’re willing to seek meaning and purpose in your life with an open mind, you will likely find inner peace. Practicing meditation and mindfulness can nourish your soul. Explore meditation in one of our Community Education programs.
The Seven Dimensions of Wellbeing can be seen from every angle inside the Center for Health & Wellbeing. Watching our community practice Social Wellbeing in the Commons, stride on the walking track to focus on their Physical Wellbeing, and enjoying a good book in the gardens for Environmental Wellbeing are all ways to focus on holistic wellness at CHWB. Explore the Seven Dimensions of Wellbeing HERE.
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