The Five Interrelated Dimensions of Wellness
Dunn said that the “total” person with a complete “zest for living” is actually comprised of the following five interrelated dimensions:
(Study tip – remember the word SPIES!)
1. Social: Support systems, developing satisfying relationships 2. Physical: Physical / Physiological well-being, exercise, well-balanced diet 3. Intellectual: Open to learning, continuously expanding knowledge & skills 4. Emotional: Coping skills, being able to recognize and accept your feelings, dealing with stress (some put mental as a separate category from emotional) 5. Spiritual: Living in harmony, appreciating the meaning of life, strong set of personal values, beliefs
Other “dimensions” out there include environmental, occupational, financial, and so forth – these have grown since Dunn’s time.