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Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness is an active process, a life journey that involves intentions, choices and actions that lead toward creating a healthy life style.

At Northern Lakes College we examine wellness from eight interconnected dimensions: physical, intellectual, financial, spiritual, environmental, occupational, social, and emotional.

While all dimensions of wellness require attention, there doesn't have to be a perfect balance among them. Instead, the goal is to strive for a personal harmony and improve the quality of life.

PHYSICAL

Engaging in physical activity, eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, making positive lifestyle choices that enhance your wellbeing.

Resources:
Bright Breaks Services - Northern Lakes College Student Association (nlcsa.ca) »
Physical activity with Campus Well Magazine Physical activity Archives »

FINANCIAL

Manage your financial resources allows a sense of security about your future and the freedom to enjoy life.

Resources:
Campus Well Magazine / Financial tips and articles
Money Archives - Northern Lakes College (campuswell.ca) »

Financial & Budgeting tools
Free Financial & Budgeting Tools (moneymentors.ca) »

ENVIRONMENTAL

Living in harmony with the environment. Being environmentally conscious by conserving energy and water, and engaging in activities such as recycling and composting.

Resources:
100+ WAYS TO HEAL THE PLANET — HEAL THE PLANET »

SPIRITUAL

Exploring and understanding your beliefs that create a sense of purpose and meaning of life. Discovering what inspires you and searching for ways to express it.

Resources:
NLC Multi-Faith Program: Northern Lakes College »
NLC Elders-in-Residence Program: Northern Lakes College »

EMOTIONAL

Expressing your feelings, coping with life stressors, creating satisfying relationships, and adjusting to life’s challenges and changes.

Resources:
Bright Breaks Services - Northern Lakes College Student Association (nlcsa.ca) »
Tips for grounding with a friend »
Tips for self-soothing »

INTELLECTUAL

Recognizing one’s creative abilities and finding ways to expand your knowledge and skills. Having the curiosity to learn new things, participate in lifelong learning and being open to new ideas and concepts.

Resources:
Library services and resources
Northern Lakes College Library | Your NLC Library : Support and Discovery »
4 ways to improve intellectual wellness »

OCCUPATIONAL

Gaining personal satisfactions and enrichment from one’s work. Matching your personality, skills, and abilities to a job that is consistent with your values and goals.

Resources:
Alberta careers, learning and employment information
Alberta careers, learning, and employment information - alis »

SOCIAL

Developing and maintaining positive relationships, caring for others, feeling a sense of connection, being respectful of the diversity of people, and developing a support network.

Resources:
Campus Well Magazine
CampusWell - Northern Lakes College »
Wellness Wednesdays »
Student Wellness events calendar »