WELL-IQ / HEALTHHIPPIEMD
Eight Pillars of Wellness
Reflection and Action Guide
Discover where you are, where you want to go, and the small steps to get there.
True wellness isn't about chasing perfection. It's about listening to your life, identifying patterns, and taking gentle, consistent steps that align with what matters.
The Eight Pillars Wellness Model provides a framework to help you see where you are now and where to focus your energy next.
Use this guide to:
- Assess your current wellness
- Identify strengths and growth areas
- Choose your first small, actionable step
The Eight Pillars at a Glance
01
Physical
Movement, nutrition, hydration, rest, preventive care.
02
Intellectual
Curiosity, creativity, lifelong learning.
03
Environmental
Connection to and quality of surroundings.
04
Spiritual
Sense of purpose, meaning, values.
05
Emotional
Awareness, expression, stress management.
06
Financial
Stability, planning, resource management.
07
Social
Connection with others, support networks.
08
Occupational
Engagement and satisfaction with work.
Self-Rate Your Pillars
For each pillar, rate where you feel you are now from 0 (low) to 10 (high). Trust your intuition.
Physical
Intellectual
Environmental
Spiritual
Emotional
Financial
Social
Occupational
Reflection Questions
What patterns do you notice in your scores?
When in your life did you feel your wellness was strongest? What was different then?
Which pillar has supported you most during stressful times?
What would your ideal day look like if your wellness pillars felt balanced?
Which pillar feels most important to focus on first?
What is one micro-action you can take this week to support this pillar?
Microdose Action Ideas
Pick one to start with this week.
Take a 10-minute walk
Physical
Read one chapter of a book
Intellectual
Declutter one drawer
Environmental
Meditate for 5 minutes
Spiritual
Name one emotion you felt today
Emotional
Track expenses for one day
Financial
Text a friend to check in
Social
Set a clear work end time
Occupational