Wellness is a state of optimal well-being that is oriented towards maximizing an individuals potential. This is a life long process of moving towards enhancing your physical, mental, environmental, financial, spiritual, vocational, emotional, and social wellness.
The Chez is here to help you advance your overall health and wellbeing.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING IS A LIFELONG PROCESS
Meet Cloie!
When I first got to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I was 22 and transferring as a sophomore. One major challenge I struggled with was finding a community that I fit into. Being 22 and just getting to a big University can be a daunting transition for anyone. After choosing to enroll in the College of Applied Health Sciences, I slowly started to learn that health is more than just what we do in the gym. Reflecting personally on the 8 dimensions of health and how they relate to me, made finding my own community that much easier. This is why I partnered with the Chez Veterans Center and used have used student affairs, 8 dimensions of wellness with resources fixed to military connected students. It is my high hopes that this will make it much easier for these students to find all the resources they need in order to maintain a balanced level of wellness with the different dimensions.
The Wellness Wheel
A wheel of resources curated towards military- connected students!
Mental Wellbeing
A healthy mental wellbeing will provide a strong base for how you cope with stress, relate to others, and make sure you are making healthy choices.
Environmental Wellbeing
Being aware of your surroundings figuratively and literally can lead to improving your environmental wellbeing. Some things to be aware of would be your air quality, clean water, safety, and physical spaces you occupy.
Financial Wellbeing
Being financially well can equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage money effectively. Learning to budget, track your expenses, and invest can ensure that you are maximizing your income and securing your future.
Spiritual Wellbeing
Spirituality can be represented in many ways, it allows you to develop a set of values and beliefs that help you seek meaning and purpose.
Vocational Wellbeing
As you uncover your talents and passion, you can express yourself to the world through meaningful work both personally and professionally.
Emotional Wellbeing
Paying attention to self-care, relaxation and stress reduction strengthens your ability to problem solve, use resources and be resilient. Optimal emotional wellness involves the ability to learn and grow from experiences.
Social Wellbeing
Activating your social wellbeing helps you build your social community around you. This can help in building a supportive social network, helps you increase your self- esteem, and have a positive mindset.
Physical Wellbeing
Sustaining an optimal physical wellbeing can help you feel equipped to meet your goals, staying focused, and increasing your immunity against illness.