Health Education Services believes that optimal overall wellness in all aspects of life- emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical- is key to success in college and beyond.
EMOTIONAL
Emotional wellness is a dimension that involves being fully in touch with feelings and emotions regarding yourself and others. Developing self-confidence, love, and trust for others are key aspects that help to define emotional wellness. Having and maintaining a strong, healthy emotional aspect of personal wellness can help cope with emotional challenges in life that often go hand-in-hand with college years.
INTELLECTUAL
This aspect of wellness refers to the development of the mind as an instrument for decision making as well as learning and interpreting experiences. It involves critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity. The ability to be open to new experiences and ideas that contribute to growth are characteristics associated with a healthy intellectual dimension.
SOCIAL
Social wellness refers to the idea of being able to develop meaningful interpersonal relationships. It also involves being able to maneuver through various social situations while appreciating the similarities and differences between people.
SPIRITUAL
Spiritual wellness revolves around the development of your own personal belief system and adherence to that belief system. Seeking purpose and meaning in life, whatever your beliefs, while appreciating the various religious perspectives of other people is a key aspect of spiritual wellness.
PHYSICAL
This is perhaps the most well-known category and it includes a personal attention to and maintenance of overall health through nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and positive healthy habits to maintain a healthy quality of life. Physical wellness is the ability to take charge of your health by making conscious decisions to be healthy.
Ensure that you have the information and support needed regarding the above listed dimensions of wellness to guide you on your path to personal development and success while at Georgetown University. Be sure to stop by the office and chat if you have any further questions about wellness and the available resources Georgetown has for you. Our office phone number is (202) 687-8949. We are located at 1437 37th St NW, in Poulton Hall Suite 101. It is on the first floor of the building at the corner of 37th and P Streets, next door to the UPS store.
