Real Goals

Our well-being is multi-faceted. The Dean Health Plan Wellness Program focuses on eight dimensions of wellness:

Emotional
Environmental
Financial
Nutritional
Personal/Professional
Physical
Social
Spiritual

To support you in your wellness journey, we have examples of REAL Goals in each of the dimensions to get you started. In addition, there is a tracker you can use to track your progress.

Mindful awareness, well-being and your life with the eight dimensions of wellness: personal and professional, spiritual, nutritional, social, financial, physical, emotional, and environmental.

What are REAL goals?

Realistic
Easy
Attainable
Life Goals

To learn more about the various dimensions and goals, see below and select a goal that interests you.

Nutritional

Recognizing the value of a well-balanced diet.

Real Goals	Supplemental resources
Eating better Portion control Healthy snacking Meal prep and recipes Mindful eating	Extend the life of your food

Emotional

Coping effectively with life while building satisfying relationships.

Real Goals	Supplemental resources
Positive self-talk Caring for the caregiver Intentional grounding Take 5 Word of the month	Finding perspective worksheet Limiting beliefs Practical tips for managing anxiety Mental health bank account Problem solving sheet

Environmental

Spending time in pleasant, stimulating environments that support a healthy lifestyle for you and the environment.

Real Goals
Declutter your home Spend more time in nature Mindful walking

Financial

Being satisfied with your current situation and future financial plans.

Real Goals	Supplemental Resources
Meal plan on a budget No spending for 30 days challenge	Money Matters: Get Financially Fit

Personal/Professional

Emphasizing the need for personal satisfaction, enrichment and growth through career and individual lifestyle choices.

Real Goals	Supplemental Resources
Say no Reduce alcohol use Tobacco quit plan Conflict resolution Giving feedback Going home checklist How to create a goal Project planning Self-care approach to the work week Self-care	What kind of day will you make today? Work-life balance Managing unhealthy perfectionism Managing procrastination

Physical

Being physically active, sleeping well and engaging in self-care.

Real Goals	Supplemental resources
Improve sleep Increase movement Strength training	7-minute work out Did you know-stretches Chair exercises Menopause resource guide Tri-fitness challenge

Social

Hosting a sense of connection and belonging while having a well-developed support system.

Real Goals	Supplemental resources
End a relationship that drains you Reduce isolation and loneliness Reduce screen time Forgive someone	Activities for kids Special play

Spiritual

Owning a sense of purpose and meaning in your life.

Real Goals	Supplemental resources	Guided visualizations
Mindfulness activities Finding your purpose 3 good things Practicing the art of savoring	Beginner's Guide to Meditation Mindfulness - Emotional Hijacking Mindfulness Basics Self-Regulation Practice Sigh Breathing	A Walk in the Woods Gone Fishin' The Hunt