To help guide that journey, the University of Michigan is building a culture of well-being, where you can embrace the concept that success in life goes beyond the classroom and careers.
Through this holistic approach, you can gain a broader understanding of well-being that is directly connected and relevant to your life, both now and in the future.
Please explore the dimensions of well-being below.
Physical well-being. Supporting individual and community vitality, strength, and energy through health-promoting behaviors.
Mental well-being. Experiencing and managing a range of stressors, thoughts, and emotions in everyday life.
Environmental well-being. Affirming the coexistence between ourselves and the places in which we live, work, and learn.
Financial well-being. Developing and strengthening knowledge and skills for making sound financial decisions.
Occupational well-being. Striving for satisfaction in academic or professional work.
Social well-being. Feeling a sense of belonging and cultivating connections.
Intellectual well-being. Embracing opportunity and curiosity around knowledge, skills, and ideas.
Spiritual well-being. Exploring a sense of purpose and meaning beyond ourselves.