8 Dimension of Wellbeing & Values Based Advice [Getting Started]
What are the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing?
The 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing are:
Emotional wellbeing: The ability to manage and express emotions in a healthy way.
Intellectual wellbeing: The ability to engage in creative and stimulating mental activities.
Physical wellbeing: The ability to maintain a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, and rest.
Social wellbeing: The ability to form and maintain positive relationships with others.
Occupational wellbeing: The ability to find satisfaction and fulfillment in one's work.
Environmental wellbeing: The ability to live in a clean and safe environment.
Spiritual wellbeing: The ability to have a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Financial wellbeing: The ability to manage and be comfortable with one's financial resources.
These dimensions are interconnected and can influence each other. A person who is physically unwell, for example, may struggle with their emotional or occupational wellbeing. It's important to address each dimension to achieve overall wellbeing.
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Values-based advice can be connected to the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing as it prioritizes understanding and aligning with a client's personal values and beliefs, which can impact multiple dimensions of wellbeing. Here are some ways that values-based advice can be connected to the 8 dimensions of wellbeing:
Emotional wellbeing: Values-based advice can help clients make financial decisions that reduce stress and anxiety, which can positively impact emotional wellbeing.
Intellectual wellbeing: By aligning financial decisions with a client's personal values and beliefs, values-based advice can help clients feel more engaged and interested in their financial plan, which can positively impact intellectual wellbeing.
Physical wellbeing: Values-based advice can help clients make financial decisions that support their physical health, such as investing in a gym membership or prioritizing healthy eating.
Social wellbeing: By understanding a client's values around relationships and community, values-based advice can help clients make financial decisions that support positive social connections and a sense of belonging.
Occupational wellbeing: Values-based advice can help clients make financial decisions that align with their career goals and values, which can positively impact occupational wellbeing.
Environmental wellbeing: By understanding a client's values around sustainability and environmental responsibility, values-based advice can help clients make financial decisions that align with their environmental goals.
Spiritual wellbeing: Values-based advice can help clients make financial decisions that align with their personal sense of purpose and meaning, which can positively impact spiritual wellbeing.
Financial wellbeing: Ultimately, values-based advice is aimed at helping clients achieve financial success while staying true to their personal values and beliefs, which can positively impact overall financial wellbeing.
Take a deeper look into the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing by accessing our Product Guide; Understanding the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing [Product Guides]