Wellbeing

Our wellbeing efforts engage the PSU community in various health promotion events and programs throughout the year. We strive to create a culture of wellbeing within our department and we work collaboratively with Student Health and Counseling to lead wellbeing efforts at Portland State.

While components of wellbeing may differ from person to person, wellbeing is in general a state of happiness, health, and fulfillment that allows one to realize their full potential and engage meaningfully in life. It is multi-dimensional, involves the whole self, and is more than just physical and mental health or the absence of disease. Optimal wellbeing goes beyond the individual and recognizes the importance of community and contributing purposefully to the greater good.

Virtual Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wheel

Campus Rec strives to support eight dimensions of wellbeing through our facilities, programs, and services: physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual wellbeing.

Campus Rec believes participation in recreation programs can inspire and empower individuals to take action in ways that enhance holistic wellbeing.

Wellbeing: Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, Spiritual — Based on the Health & Wellbeing Model from NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation

Wellbeing Dimensions

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Emotional Wellbeing

The ability to understand yourself and acknowledge your feelings in a productive manner. Coping with challenges.

Environmental Wellbeing

Practicing a lifestyle that respects nature. Recognizing your ability to impact your environment.

Financial Wellbeing

Living within your financial means and planning for future financial health. Practicing budgeting and resource management.

Intellectual Wellbeing

Creativity, critical thinking, and exploring new knowledge, ideas, and experiences.

Occupational Wellbeing

Fulfillment and satisfaction in your job or career. Finding harmony in work and life.

Physical Wellbeing

Taking care of the physical body. Exercise, movement, nutrition, and sleep.

Social Wellbeing

Having healthy relationships. Feeling connected to other people. Improving knowledge and actions around equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Spiritual Wellbeing

Finding a sense of purpose and meaning in life, determining your values, and matching actions to morals.