The Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing

Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, critical care specialist and veterinary wellness advocate for Critical Care Vet Consulting, explains the eight dimensions of wellbeing and how they relate to self-care.

The eight dimensions of wellbeing — physical, emotional, social, intellectual, financial, spiritual, occupational and environmental wellness — encompass the different things we all strive to cultivate a develop in our lives. When creating a self-care plan, these eight dimensions of wellbeing are looked at.