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Most of us think of wellness as eating right and getting to the gym, and I think that only covers about an eighth of it. The 8 dimensions of wellness split your life into eight parts: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, financial and occupational. The version most people use comes from SAMHSA, the US government's mental health and addiction agency, and it's built on the work of Dr. Peggy Swarbrick.
I like to picture them as spokes on a bike wheel. Bend one and the whole ride gets wobbly, even when the other seven are in great shape. Nobody's handing out grades here, so think of it as a map of where your life stands this week.
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It's sixteen quick questions, two for each dimension, and you'll see which spoke is knocking the rest of your wheel out of whack.
There are over 150 plain-English guides on the blog, sorted by dimension, so you can go straight to sleep, stress, money or whatever's bugging you this week. I've also built eight free phone apps, one for each dimension, and none of them make you sign up or sit through ads. If you'd rather learn something in 30 seconds, the Wellness Quiz Hub channel on YouTube has quiz Shorts on all eight.
Then there's the shop, with tees, hoodies, mugs, bottles, journals and more that carry the wellness wheel, and my two guided anxiety journals on Amazon if you'd like the prompts laid out for you.
Physical
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and the new GLP-1 pills are everywhere in 2026. A plain-English guide to how GLP-1 medications work, side effects, what to eat, protecting muscle and what happens when you stop.
Emotional
What high-functioning anxiety is, the hidden signs (perfectionism, overworking, people-pleasing, trouble relaxing), why it's easy to miss and practical steps to ease anxiety without losing the drive that helps you succeed.
Intellectual
Why we avoid boredom at all costs, what the research found about boredom and creativity, mind-wandering and the brain's default mode network, and practical ways to make space for boredom and daydreaming in a world of constant stimulation.
Social
What social anxiety is, how it differs from shyness, common symptoms, the thinking traps that keep it going (like the spotlight effect and the liking gap), and practical tips to feel more confident in conversations, parties, meetings and everyday social situations.
Spiritual
How journaling supports self-reflection, mental health and spiritual wellness, what research says about expressive writing, popular methods like morning pages and gratitude journaling, 30 reflective prompts and tips for building a journaling habit that sticks.
Environmental
What the research says about gas stoves and indoor air, from nitrogen dioxide and benzene to childhood asthma, how to cook more safely with gas by venting the kitchen, and whether swapping to an induction cooktop is worth the money.
Financial
How to use AI chatbots and AI budgeting apps to build a budget, track spending, plan meals on the cheap and pay down debt, with copy-and-paste prompts, an honest look at the limits and risks, and how to keep your financial details private.
Occupational
Signs it may be time for a career change, how to figure out what to do next, ways to test-drive a new path before you jump, how to use transferable skills, the money side of it and how to handle fear and age worries at 30, 40, 50 and beyond.
One small app for each dimension. No sign-up, no ads, and everything stays on your phone.
Move Snacks
Mood Check
Focus Session
Keep in Touch
Three Good Things
Use It First
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Job Tracker