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About WellCats

Our Mission

 

WellCats is a nationally recognized, evidence-based employee wellness program at Texas State University, designed to inspire faculty, staff, and students to enhance their well-being across teaching and learning, research, and service. 

Our goal is to foster a worksite culture where the healthy choice is the easy choice, by providing services that target all 8 Dimensions of Wellness.


The 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Did you know that the WellCats logo has a greater meaning? Each swirl in the logo represents one of the eight dimensions of wellness. Expand the definitions below to learn more about each dimension.

wellcats logo with 8 dimensions icons
  • Environmental Wellness is striving to live in harmony with the planet by minimizing the use of harmful chemicals and consciously reducing our environmental footprint. This includes actively recycling, reusing, and repurposing materials to prevent waste and lessen our impact on the natural world.

  • Financial Wellness is the ability to manage financial stress by developing a clear plan with realistic and relevant goals.

  • Intellectual Wellness involves fostering an open mind and curiosity about the world through academic pursuits, engaging in hobbies, appreciating the arts, and participating in meaningful, thought-provoking conversations with others.

  • Nutritional Wellness involves adopting a healthy eating pattern that emphasizes a variety of whole, minimally processed foods, including abundant fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, alongside regular physical activity to support maintaining a healthy weight.

  • Occupational Wellness is about finding purpose and fulfillment in the workplace, managing stress effectively, building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, and feeling energized by the meaningful contributions we make.

  • Physical Wellness involves adopting healthy habits, such as regular exercise and adequate sleep, while avoiding harmful behaviors such as smoking and poor dietary choices.

  • Social and Emotional Wellness involves cultivating rich and meaningful connections, building a strong support network, and developing self-awareness to navigate life's challenges with resilience and a positive outlook.

  • Spiritual Wellness is finding a sense of meaning and purpose in your life by exploring and balancing the five layers of self-discovery: the physical body, the energy body, the emotional body, the wisdom body, and the bliss body.