Understanding Wellness

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Wellness is a journey, and the goal is to Be Well and Stay Well. Many of us sometimes believe wellness is about our emotional, mental or physical health only. However, several factors can contribute to your overall wellness. At UNCG we talk about wellness through 8 dimensions.

There are several places on campus that you can connect with staff and other students to help you Be Well and Stay Well.

Spartan Well-Being utilizes the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (physical, emotional, social, environmental, cultural, financial, occupational and intellectual) to educate and empower our community to make choices that contribute to optimal health and well-being.

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The ability to successfully interact with people in our world, participating in and feeling connected to the UNCG community. Visit Campus Activities and Programs

The functional and operational soundness of the body to include nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Visit UNCG Recreation and Wellness

An increased self-awareness/self-care, expression and acceptance of a wide range of thoughts and feelings of self and others. Visit The Counseling and Psychological Services Center

The ability to embrace one’s cultural background, as well as the diversity and richness present in other cultural backgrounds that make UNCG a stronger community as a whole. Visit Office of Intercultural Engagement

Inspires individuals to live a lifestyle that is respectful of our surroundings. This realm encourages individuals to live in harmony with the Earth by taking action to protect it. Environmental wellbeing promotes interaction with nature and one’s personal environment. Visit UNCG Sustainability

Engaging the individual in creative and stimulating mental activities to expand their knowledge and skills and help them discover the potential for sharing their gifts with others. Visit Academic Achievement Center

Engaging in work to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment, consistent with values, goals and lifestyle. Visit Career Services Center

The capacity to manage one’s financial resources in such a way as to promote autonomy and security. Visit Financial Aid

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