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Location:
Hamilton Campus, Gymnasium 116

Hours: 
Thursdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

At the ߣߣÊÓƵ Regional Wellness Studio, our purpose is to foster a holistic approach to health and well-being for our college community. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff can engage in activities that enhance physical, mental, and emotional health encompassing 8 dimensions of wellness. Through a diverse range of fitness opportunities, mindfulness practices, and educational workshops, we aim to empower individuals to achieve their personal wellness goals, build resilience, and cultivate a balanced lifestyle. Our commitment is to contribute to a vibrant campus culture by promoting wellness as an integral part of the college experience.

8 Dimensions of Wellness

Emotional - Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships, Having high self-esteem, confidence, satisfying relationships, a support network, and staying optimistic. Understanding your feelings, accepting your limitations, achieving emotional stability and becoming comfortable with your emotions.

• Do I consider myself to be positive (most of the time)?
• Do I cope with stress well?
• Do I view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles?
• Do I function independently, but know when I need to ask for help?
• Do I take responsibility for my own behavior?

Environmental - Promoting good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being. Learning and contributing to the health of the planet and a sustainable lifestyle. The ability to recognize our responsibility for the quality of the air, the water and the land. The ability to make a positive impact on our environment, be it our homes, our communities or our planet. Helping to eliminate or reduce or protect one’s self from exposure to toxic chemicals.

• Am I aware of human impact on the environment?
• Do I recycle, reduce and reuse?
• Do I find time to spend outdoors in nature?
• Do I work to ensure stability and longevity of our natural resources?

Financial - Seeking satisfaction with current and future financial situations. Knowledge of resources that will help fund education and living expenses. The ability to maintain a balanced budget. Preparedness for all expenses, including short-term, long-term, and emergencies.

• Do I habitually borrow money from friends to cover expenses until my next paycheck?
• Do I have a long term financial plan?

Intellectual - Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills. Values education and engages in lifelong learning. Pursues activities that increase knowledge, develop moral reasoning, foster critical thinking and expand worldviews. Appreciates the fine arts, and values intuition, empathy and understanding as forms of knowing.

• Am I in college because I want to be, or because I have been told I must be?
• Do I question information I receive through various sources?
• Am I proactive in seeking out support for my academic needs?
• Do I seek out ways to directly apply concepts I learn in the classroom?

Occupational - Pursuing personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work. The ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our lives. Our desire to contribute in our careers to make a positive impact on the organizations we work in and to society as a whole. Or in your academic career, it is getting the most out of classes and education by asking questions, being open to new ideas, learning new skills, and studying effectively.

• Do I like most of my classes?
• Am I motivated to find an internship in my field of study?
• Do I feel confident about my post-college plans?
• Is it easy for me to make long-range goals about my future?

Physical - Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods and sleep. Optimal physical wellness requires eating well, exercising, avoiding harmful habits (such as smoking), getting enough sleep, recognizing the signs of disease, getting regular physical exams, and taking steps to prevent injury.

• Am I exercising regularly?
• Is my diet balanced?
• Do I get 6-8 hours of sleep on average/night?
• Do I practice moderation in all areas of my life?
• Am I safe when it comes to my sexual interactions?

Social - Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system. Having a supportive social network, contributing to society, and valuing cultural diversity. Initiating better communication with others.

• Do I like myself as a person?
• Do I interact easily with people of different ages, backgrounds, races and lifestyles?
• Do I connect well with others and foster healthy friendships?
• Can I communicate my feelings effectively?
• Do I do a good job at balancing time between responsibilities and relaxation?

Spiritual - Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life. Possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that give meaning and purpose to life. Spiritual wellness is also the capacity to love, have compassion for others, forgiveness, joy, and fulfillment.

• Do my decisions reflect my personal values and ethics?
• Am I open to experiencing new things?
• Do I have a good understanding of where I fit into the world?