Nine Dimensions Self-Assessment and Reflection Guide

Beyond "Eat Better, Move More"

⏱️ Takes Less Than 5 Minutes • Get Instant Clarity

You've tried the quick fixes. You know what you "should" be doing. Yet something still feels off. What if the missing piece isn't another habit to add, but a clearer understanding of how your whole life fits together?

The real reason you feel stuck

It's not a lack of willpower. It's not because you're not trying hard enough. You're pouring energy into one area while unaddressed challenges in other dimensions quietly undermine your progress. This framework reveals those hidden connections—and shows you exactly where to focus for breakthrough results.

Stop Fighting Yourself

Discover why your best efforts keep falling short and learn to work with your natural patterns instead of against them.

Find Your Starting Point

Instead of overwhelming yourself with everything that needs fixing, identify the one dimension that will create positive momentum across all areas of your life.

See the Whole Picture

Finally understand why some wellness advice works brilliantly for others but leaves you feeling frustrated—and what will actually work for your unique situation.

Make Progress That Sticks

Move beyond temporary changes to create sustainable improvements that feel natural and build on themselves over time.

What you'll discover in this 5-minute guide:

Why the Nine Dimensions model is more effective than traditional wellness approaches
A simple assessment to reveal which dimensions are supporting you and which need immediate attention
Reflection questions that uncover surprising connections in your wellness landscape
Nine practical "microdose" actions you can implement immediately
Clear guidance on when and how to dive deeper with a comprehensive assessment

"I was spinning my wheels trying to fix my diet and get more sleep, but kept failing. This assessment showed me that my real issue was financial stress—which was affecting everything else. Once I addressed that first, the healthy habits finally started to stick."

— Sarah M., Working Mom

About the Creator

Dr. Jeff Taekman spent 21 years on the Duke University faculty, where he developed innovative approaches to medical education and patient safety. Now Professor Emeritus at Duke and a graduate of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, he's dedicated to bringing a more holistic perspective to medicine—one that recognizes wellness as an interconnected system rather than a collection of isolated symptoms.

The Nine Dimensions Model builds on the foundational work of multidimensional wellness frameworks—honoring their legacy while reimagining them for the complexities of modern life. This updated model offers a more nuanced, integrative approach to well-being that meets today's challenges with clarity, flexibility, and purpose.

What's really keeping you stuck?

You know what you should be doing. The question isn't what—it's why you can't seem to make it happen. Five minutes of honest reflection could save you months of spinning your wheels.

You already know something needs to change. The question is: are you ready to see what's really going on?

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