Being a student can be stressful, especially this year. Your well-being is important, and deserves attention! Most people know that physical and mental well-being are vital, but don’t realize there are eight key components of well-being. U-M is working to build a culture that takes a holistic approach to wellbeing.
The eight dimensions of well-being and resources for taking care of yourself:
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Physical
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The role that you take in maintaining your body for strength, vitality and energy.
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CAPS Wellness Zone - offers resources to help with relaxation, rest and managing stress
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Maize & Blue Cupboard offers free groceries for students and University Health Services offer many different medical and wellness options, including testing, eating disorder resources, and many more!
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Emotional/Mental
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Being aware and managing your feelings, being at peace with who you are, and having the tools you need to weather life's ups and downs.
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UHS offers a list of free apps to help with well-being, CAPS offers counseling resources, and Campus Mind Works lists resources for emotional and academic wellbeing
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Environmental
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Reflects the impact your environment (home, school, city, planet) has on you and the impact you have on the environment.
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Beyond the Diag helps students find housing, navigate landlords and property managers, and supports students’ other off-campus housing needs. DPSS helps with safety within the home and surrounding areas.
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Financial
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Your relationship with money and skills for managing resources, as well as your ability to make good consumer choices and seek out appropriate financial opportunities.
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Basic Needs Websites provides students with resources to help students find financial support, food, and other means of assistance.
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Occupational
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The work you choose to do and how it contributes to your community and fulfills you.
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Adjusting your Study Habits During Covid-19 - Michigan produced a guide to help students organize, create better study habits, ands stay connected.
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The Alumni Center and University Career Center provide resources for students to help find careers and explore different career paths.
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Social
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How you choose to define and connect with your community and the people around you.
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Campus Blue Print provides up to date resources and current recommendations for socializing during Covid-19. Maize Pages has information on different student organizations and leadership opportunities.
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Beyond the Diag has some awesome virtual events which allow students to connect and meet each other!
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Intellectual
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Feeling stimulated and engaged with learning and staying open to new ideas and perspectives.
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Adjusting your Study Habits During Covid-19 - Michigan produced a guide to help students organize, create better study habits, and stay connected. Student Engagement through Ginsberg Center shares resources and opportunities for students to get involved in social and community change.
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Spiritual
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Your understanding of your place and purpose, how you make meaning of what happens to you, and what your mind goes to for comfort or relief.
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UHS provides a list of mindfulness resources, including remote practices and recordings.
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Remember - well-being is a lifelong journey. These dimensions are relevant to your life now and in the future, and we always have room for growth and evolution.
To find well-being resources and information, as well as videos for short study breaks and virtual events, visit the Well-being for U-M Students website. You can also reach the site by clicking on the colorful icon in the bottom left corner of Canvas.