Eight Pillars of Wellness
Complete Guide
Health is not a finish line but a dynamic balance among interconnected areas of your life.
The Pillars, assessed using the Eight Pillars of Wellness Assessment, transform "wellness" from an abstract idea into a practical mirror and compass for your unique journey.
With your completed survey, you'll discover:
- Which areas are strong and can anchor you during stress
- Which areas may need attention
- Patterns that help you set priorities and intentions
- The start of a roadmap for sustainable change
The Eight Pillars
What it measures:
Movement, nutrition, hydration, sleep, dietary patterns, preventive care.
Why it matters:
Physical wellness supports energy, resilience, and your capacity to engage with life.
Ways to improve:
What it measures:
Curiosity, creativity, lifelong learning.
Why it matters:
Intellectual wellness keeps your mind engaged, flexible, and capable of growth.
Ways to improve:
What it measures:
Connection to and quality of your physical surroundings.
Why it matters:
A safe, organized, and healthy environment supports overall well-being.
Ways to improve:
What it measures:
Sense of purpose, meaning, and alignment with your values.
Why it matters:
Spiritual wellness fosters resilience and clarity during transitions.
Ways to improve:
What it measures:
Awareness, expression, and regulation of emotions; stress management.
Why it matters:
Emotional wellness affects relationships, decision-making, and your ability to navigate challenges.
Ways to improve:
What it measures:
Financial stability, planning, resource management.
Why it matters:
Financial stress contributes to anxiety and impacts other wellness areas.
Ways to improve:
What it measures:
Connection with friends, family, and community; social support.
Why it matters:
Social wellness reduces isolation and fosters a sense of belonging.
Ways to improve:
What it measures:
Engagement and satisfaction with work; work-life balance.
Why it matters:
Occupational wellness impacts financial security, purpose, and daily fulfillment.
Ways to improve:
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