Fill in your strengths for each of the dimensions of wellness described below. Examples of strengths are listed with each dimension.

Physical wellness: To maintain overall physical health and engage in appropriate physical activity (e. g., stamina, strength, flexibility, healthy body composition).	Emotional wellness: To have a positive self-concept, deal constructively with your feelings, and develop positive qualities (e. g., optimism, trust, self-confidence, determination, persistence, dedication).
Intellectual wellness: To pursue and retain knowledge, think critically about issues, make sound decisions, identify problems, and find solutions (e. g., common sense, creativity, curiosity).	Spiritual wellness: To develop a set of beliefs, principles, or values that gives meaning or purpose to one's life; to develop faith in something beyond oneself (e. g., religious faith, service to others).
Interpersonal/social wellness: To develop and maintain meaningful relationships with a network of friends and family members, and to contribute to the community (e. g., friendly, good-natured, compassionate, supportive, good listener).	Environmental wellness: To protect yourself from environmental hazards, and to minimize the negative impact of your behavior on the environment (e. g., carpooling, recycling).

Core Wellness Strenghts: Next, choose what you believe are your five most important strengths, and record them.

Finally, mark on the continuums below where you think you fall for each dimension.

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