8 Dimensions of Wellness Mental Health Writing Prompt

We are multi-dimensional people, and it is important to be balanced in all life areas. The 8 Dimensions of Wellness is a holistic wellness framework developed by Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Swarbrick. You can can use the framework as a tool to gain insight into your overall wellness – successes, challenges, and what you want to create.

This two-part mental health writing prompt will help you:

1. Take an inventory of each wellness dimension.

2. Choose one area to focus on for personal growth and transformation.

The 8 Dimensions of Wellness

1. Emotional Wellness

   Understanding and managing your feelings, coping with life challenges, and fostering a positive relationship with yourself.

2. Physical Wellness

   Maintaining a healthy body through movement and exercise, regular sleep routine, proper nutrition, and avoiding harmful behaviors.

3. Financial Wellness

   Managing financial resources effectively, planning for the future, and having a healthy relationship with money.

4. Intellectual Wellness

   Engaging in creative and stimulating activities to expand knowledge and skills.

5. Social Wellness

   Building and maintaining healthy relationships, a support network, and experiencing a sense of belongingness with others.

6. Spiritual Wellness

   Finding purpose and meaning in life, which may involve religion, spiritual practices, meditation, or personal beliefs.

7. Occupational Wellness

   Finding personal satisfaction and enrichment in your work, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

8. Environmental Wellness

   Engaging in safe, peaceful living and work environments.

   
   

Instructions

Part 1: Reflect on the following questions for each wellness dimension:

● What successes and challenges am I experiencing?

● What do I want to create?

Part 2: Choose one wellness dimesion to focus on for personal growth and transformation.

Part 1

Emotional Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Emotional Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Emotional Wellness life dimension?

Physical Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Physical Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Physical Wellness life dimension?

Financial Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Financial Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Financial Wellness life dimension?

   
   

Intellectual Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Intellectual Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Intellectual Wellness life dimension?

Social Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Social Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Social Wellness life dimension?

   
   

Spiritual Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Spiritual Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Spiritual Wellness life dimension?

Occupational Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Occupational Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Occupational Wellness life dimension?

Environmental Wellness

1. What successes and challenges am I experiencing with Environmental Wellness?

2. What do I want to create in the Environmental Wellness life dimension?

Part 2

1. What wellness dimension do I want to focus on for the next 12 months?

2. What is my overall vision for this life area?

3. Write one action I will take in the next 3 months to create this vision?

4. Write one action I will take in the next 6 months to create this vision?

5. Write one action I will take in the next 9 months to create this vision?

6. What fears, self-sabotaging behaviors, or other roadblocks do I need to be aware of as I take action to create my vision?

7. What actions can I take to reduce these fears, self-sabotaging behaviors, and roadblocks?

8. Create an "I AM" affirmation statement to support your focus area.

9. Thank yourself for taking the time to complete this mental health reflection.