Occupational 

• Know which careers don’t and do work for you.
• Learn how to balance work and life, and start creating boundaries when it comes to work bleeding in your personal life.
• Take some time to walk around your workplace and get your blood pumping.
• Don’t be afraid to tackle workplace conflict in a professional manner.

Intellectual

• Pick up a hobby or skill that are simply fun! Not everything has to be picked up for the benefit of a resume. 
• Aim for a goal of reading at least 2-3 books a month to help expand your literacy. It helps even more when you pick up a book that can provoke thoughtfulness.
• Find new ways to challenge yourself.
• Start listening to podcasts that can help you expand your knowledge on any subject that you want! It can be anything from health, politics, life, religion, and even true crime!

Social

• Build meaningful relationships that both benefit you and the person that will help both of you grow.
• Identify how to handle conflict properly.
• Have a good support system that will keep you accountable.
• Be involved in your community.

Financial

• Don’t spend more than you can afford. Having smart financial practices such as: paying bills and for necessities first, saving what you can, and having money left over for any monthly unexpected expenses.
• Make sure all your financial accounts are password protected and always keep them up to date.
• Budgeting your month can really help in making sure you don’t overspend.
• Manage your debt – especially since student loan returns have been hot and cold as of recently. This includes credit cards, student loans, car payments, mortgages, etc. 

Environmental

• Take little steps in your day to notice the environment around you. Take a deep breath to smell the air, look at the trees, notice the animals in your community.
• Instead of using plastic water bottles, find a reusable cup/bottle you really like to avoid waste.
• When you have to throw trash out try your best to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Recycle plastic, aluminum cans, and cardboard. Try reusing products that aren’t biodegradable to make crafts too!
• When brushing your teeth, turn the water off when you aren’t actively using it.

Cultural

• Know how-to live-in harmony with other people who may not be in your community/culture.
• Educate yourself on other cultures such as: race, ethnicity, genders, backgrounds, sexual orientation, or any identities a person can hold.
• If financially able to, travel around different parts of the country or outside the country to discover other cultures.
• Attend programming that promotes cultural awareness in your community. 

Physical

• Attempt to engage in physical activity at least 3 to 4 times a week that adapt to your needs. A couple of ways you can engage are by:
  
  • Lifting weights
  • Participating in high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
  • Cardio activities like walking, running, jogging, biking, swimming.
  • Fun activities such as: dance, Zumba, yoga, fishing.
  • Recreational sports such as basketball, soccer, football, etc.
  • Being part of a sports team too!
  • Physical activity isn’t all linear; choose what best fits you and your needs.
• Get the full amount of needed sleep each night; this also means avoid napping to not interrupt your sleep schedule. 
• Don’t skip doctor’s visits. Go to your annual checkup and if insurance or payment is an issue, find a provider that provides cost-effective and accessible care (they still exist).
• Eat a meal balances to your needs and body; not everyone can eat the same thing and be healthy. This applies to cultural aspects, metabolism, and genetic variations in diet.
• Drink water!
• Eliminate or at least limit tobacco, alcohol, and recreational/illicit drug use.
• Know when you feel stressed. Sometimes we tend to stay in fight-or-flight mode, and we cannot manage our stress properly. A good way to keep track of this is by knowing how to check your vital signs.

Spiritual

• Spirituality doesn’t only revolve around religion, but your religious beliefs can contribute greatly to your spiritual wellness.
• Take the moment to reflect on moments in your life, big or small, and take them in to process them properly.
• Live walking in the boundaries of your own defined morals, values, and beliefs. 
• Find people who support your spiritual wellness.

Emotional

• Realizing that you can have a life that is complete, full, and unique to your experiences.
• Life can change very quickly; know that at times you have to adapt to change. Life is never stagnant; it is always changing.
• It is okay to receive professional help if needed. Whether that be therapy, counseling, medication, or even support groups. 
• Learn to be emotionally mature and how to express your feelings in a healthy and communicative manner.