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Dimensions of Wellness

How are you doing, really? Wellness is more than your physical and mental health. Your relationships, environment, spiritual practices, finances, and career goals all play a big part in how you feel and move through life.

At Carolina, we focus on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness – a holistic framework that can help you build and maintain a foundation for optimal well-being through every season of your life. Explore each dimension below and discover resources on campus that can support you. You can also use the Hello Heels mobile app as a starting point to navigate each area.

Wellness is a continual journey, not a destination. So, it’s normal to feel a little off-balance sometimes. Start by checking in with yourself: “How am I doing in these areas?” From there, choose one or two small steps that feel meaningful and doable.  

If you’re feeling stuck or aren’t sure where to start, consider meeting with a wellness coach to develop goals and strategies to support your desired lifestyle.

  • Spiritual Wellness

    Finding purpose, meaning, and connection to something bigger than yourself.

  • Social Wellness

    Postively interacting with people in your world regularly; participating in and feeling connected to your community.

  • Environmental Wellness

    Noticing the ways the people and spaces around you influence your well-being and shifting those towards health.

  • Physical Wellness

    Caring for your body through movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and additional healthy habits.

  • Emotional Wellness

    Understanding yourself and building a toolbox to communicate your feelings, build resiliency, and cope.

  • Intellectual Wellness

    Staying curious and open to learning inside and outside the classroom.

  • Financial Wellness

    Managing your resources to meet everyday needs, short- and long-term goals, and prepare for emergencies.

  • Career Wellness

    Engaging in work that feels meaningful and aligns with your goals, lifestyle, and values.

Spring Holiday Closure

Student Wellness will be closed on April 3 for the Spring Holiday. We will resume normal hours of operation on April 6.

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