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Jags Live Well is a student-focused initiative promoting a lifestyle of holistic wellness. Living holistically aids in student success and retention. This initiative acts to educate students on the various dimensions of wellness and provides resources for overall well-being.  Each dimension of wellness affects your overall quality of life and striving for holistic wellness will help you achieve all of your goals.  These dimensions include emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual well-being.

8 Dimensions of Wellness

 

Emotional Wellness

Being able to express feelings, adjust to emotional challenges, cope with life's stressors, and enjoy life.

Physical Wellness

Maintaining a healthy body with exercise, nutrition, sleep, and appropriate health care.

Financial Wellness

Understanding your finances and balancing your income with debt and savings.

Social Wellness

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system

Spiritual Wellness

Defining personal beliefs and values and creating meaning, purpose, and peace in life

Intellectual Wellness

Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills

Occupational Wellness

Exploring work that reflects personal values, interests, and beliefs

Environmental Wellness

Preserving our environment and spending time relaxing and exploring outdoor spaces.

 

 

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