Rooted in Wellbeing

Emotional involves the ability to be self-aware and cope with challenges and needs while developing overall resiliency. It means having the ability to recognize feelings, act appropriately on those feelings, and ultimately have a positive relationship with one’s emotions. A person practicing EMOTIONAL identifies and cares for their emotions, has awareness of the mind-body connection, and develops healthy coping habits to manage challenges.

Community involves the opportunity to connect your individual passions and strengths to others in a safe, supportive, and sustainable environment. It means engaging with and strengthening both the UCCS community and surrounding community through service and shared interest. A person practicing COMMUNITY values and respects the environment and those they interact with, works to create a more just society, and strives to create a more equitable, inclusive, accessible, and safer place for all individuals.

Financial involves effectively managing your economic life to sustain your needs and goals. It means being aware of your current financial needs and having resources to (adequately) meet (those) needs. A person practicing FINANCIAL dedicates time to financial planning, anticipates future expenses, and has a positive relationship with money.

Intellectual involves personal growth, academics, and life-long learning. It means expanding your knowledge, exercising creativity, and being open-minded to new thoughts, opinions, and diverse ideas. A person practicing INTELLECTUAL dedicates time to academic pursuits, professional development, and strives to grow and stretch their understanding of the world.

Physical involves identifying and caring for the body’s needs and the awareness of influences that impact its overall health and functioning. It means making daily choices that will help prevent disease, improve energy levels, and develop healthy nutritional and sleep habits throughout your life. A person practicing PHYSICAL regularly engages in physical activities that meet their individual needs and abilities and makes choices that enhance their overall quality of life.

Purpose involves possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that help give direction to your life. It means having a high level of hope, faith, and commitment to your personal values that provide a sense of identity, meaning and purpose. A person practicing PURPOSE develops goals, has career direction, deepens their spirituality, and explores meaningful steps toward actualizing one’s future.

Social involves having strong relationships and cultivating a support network. It means demonstrating effective communication skills and developing and maintaining trusting, healthy friendships and romantic relationships with others. A person practicing SOCIAL creates harmony and mattering in one’s relationships, develops the capacity for healthy intimacy, and dedicates quality time to the people in their life.