Covey Matrix: Eight Dimensions of Wellness

“Wellness is a broad concept. In this guide, we attempt to provide a broad, yet specific sense of what it means. We invite you to think of wellness as meaning being healthy in many dimensions of our lives. That includes the emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual parts. These dimensions are interconnected, one dimension building on another…When we worry about money (for example, debt or being able to afford what we need), we sometimes experience anxiety (emotional). This can lead to medical problems (physical), and trouble at work (occupational). When this happens, we may even question our own sense of meaning and purpose (spiritual). At the same time, when we are not working (occupational), we may lose opportunities to interact with others (social), and may not be able to afford the good food and medical care we need to stay well (physical). We may even need to move our home to a place that feels less safe and secure (environmental)” (SAMHSA, n.d., p. 3).

Read the link: https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma16-4958.pdf

to learn more about the dimensions of wellness.

This assignment will combine the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and how you prioritize tasks. Creating a Covey Matrix will help you visualize which everyday tasks and wellness items are most urgent and important in your life…and which ones are not. This is an effective tool for prioritizing and time management.

Consider each of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and the exemplars within each dimension. Download the , and add each of the 20 exemplars to your template. Then analyze your results. Be clear and concise in your responses.