Life is a Journey
We spend our lives in transition, traveling from one point in time to the next. Sometimes the journey is smooth and easy, and other times the journey is bumpy and difficult.
The difference is occasionally the road. Other times the difference is the health of the vehicle traveling the road. Many times it is a combination of both. Think of the circumstances that surround you as the road. And think of yourself as the vehicle, a wheel, that is rolling across that road. As a wheel, are you fully inflated? Or flat? Are you in balance? Or out of balance? Is your wheel thick and hardy? Or thin and worn?
The Wellbeing Wheel provides a way to envision your wheel – to envision yourself, holistically. Your wheel is comprised of different dimensions, or areas, that are equally important. If any of these areas are compromised, ignored, or uncared for, your wheel will not roll as smoothly as it is has the potential to roll.
We can’t always control the condition of the road, but we can improve the journey by taking care of our vehicle… our self! To learn more about holistic wellbeing, and how SCC and the SCC Counseling Department can help you set and meet your wellbeing goals, please explore the links below.
To schedule a consultation with one of the SCC Counseling Faculty members, please email counseling@scottsdalecc.edu or call (480) 423-6524.
Featured Wellbeing Tip:
Maintaining Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
There is a lot going on in the world right now, and there is uncertainty about the future. The COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic has many of us on edge and unsure about how best to prepare and proceed. All nine dimensions of wellbeing can potentially be impacted by our experiences with and reactions to this unsettling set of circumstances. Taking care of yourself and others is always important and it is even more so during challenging times!
Dimensions of Wellbeing
Social
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system.
Spiritual
Expanding your sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Emotional
Coping well and creating positive relationships by being aware and accepting of your own emotions and the emotions of others.
Environmental
Creating good health by occupying safe, stimulating, and sustainable environments.
Physical
Recognizing the role physical activity, healthy nutrition, and adequate sleep play in the state of your body, mind, and spirit.
Career
Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one’s work, and/or actively preparing for a life of meaningful work.
Academic (Intellectual)
Finding ways to expand knowledge and skills, and recognizing creative abilities.
Financial
Understanding your current financial state and future financial goals, and feeling able to successfully manage financial expenses.
Cultural
A culturally well individual is aware of their own background, as well as the diversity and richness present in other cultural backgrounds.