UBWell2: You Be Well Too

The Six Dimensions of Wellness Model

Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute, developed the Six Dimensions of Wellness model in the late 1970s as a comprehensive framework for understanding and cultivating human wellbeing. This model has become one of the most widely adopted wellness frameworks in healthcare, education, corporate wellness, and personal development worldwide.

Academic Foundation: The Six Dimensions model draws on research across multiple disciplines including health psychology, positive psychology, occupational health, social psychology, and spiritual development. It has been validated through decades of application in universities, healthcare systems, and corporate wellness programs, with research published in journals such as the American Journal of Health Promotion, Journal of American College Health, and International Journal of Wellness.

Key Research Findings:

• Holistic Integration: People who address all six dimensions report significantly higher life satisfaction than those focusing on only one or two areas
• Preventive Power: Proactive wellness cultivation reduces healthcare costs and prevents chronic disease more effectively than reactive treatment
• Self-Responsibility: Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence
• Optimal Balance: The goal is not perfection in each dimension but dynamic balance appropriate to your life circumstances

Why It Works: The Six Dimensions framework succeeds because it treats wellness as a whole-person phenomenon rather than isolated health behaviors. By addressing physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, social, and spiritual needs simultaneously, it creates synergistic effects where improvements in one area amplify gains in others. This comprehensive approach produces sustainable wellbeing that single-focus interventions cannot achieve.

Each dimension represents a distinct yet interconnected aspect of human flourishing. UBWell2 provides multiple Inspire-U-2 modules for each dimension, offering diverse pathways to cultivate wellness across all areas of life.

What exactly is an "Inspire-U-2" module, and how does it work?

An Inspire-U-2 module is a curated collection of 100+ inspirational quotes focused on a specific character trait, skill, or life dimension. The name breaks down grammatically as "Inspire-You-To" followed by an action or quality—for example, "Inspire-U-2-B-Healthy" means "Inspire You To Be Healthy."

🎯 How Do Modules Work?

Each module functions as a digital card deck in the InspireWell4Life platform. When you select a module like "Inspire-U-2-B-Grateful," you can:

1. Draw random quotes one at a time, allowing serendipity to bring you the message you need today
2. Reflect on each quote in the context of your current life situation
3. Return repeatedly to the same module, discovering new wisdom with each visit
4. Track your favorites to build a personal collection of meaningful insights

🔄 Why Multiple Modules Per Dimension?

UBWell2 contains 26 unique modules spread across 6 wellness dimensions. Some dimensions have many modules because wellness is multifaceted—for example, "Emotional Wellness" includes modules for confidence, happiness, gratitude, joy, optimism, hope, love, forgiveness, and overcoming negative emotions like fear, anger, and worry. This diversity allows you to:

• Find your personal entry point into each dimension based on what resonates most
• Explore different angles on the same wellness principle
• Prevent habituation by varying your practice across related but distinct modules
• Tailor your journey to your unique personality, values, and current life circumstances

UBWell2 provides a comprehensive wellness development system with exceptional depth and breadth:

Wisdom Tradition Distribution

Each module contains approximately 100 quotes carefully curated from six distinct wisdom traditions, ensuring cultural diversity and philosophical breadth:

• Universal/Eclectic: ~40% - Contemporary insights and cross-cultural wisdom
• Positive Psychology: ~30% - Research-backed perspectives from scientific literature
• Stoic Philosophy: ~10% - Ancient wisdom on resilience and virtue
• Christian Tradition: ~10% - Biblical and theological insights
• Buddhist/Mindfulness: ~5% - Eastern contemplative practices
• Other Traditions: ~5% - Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Indigenous, and additional sources

UBWell2 is designed for anyone seeking a comprehensive, balanced approach to personal wellbeing across all dimensions of life.

Multiple Pathways to Practice

UBWell2 offers flexible approaches to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences:

Maximizing Effectiveness

Based on wellness research and applications of the Six Dimensions model, users can anticipate measurable improvements across multiple life areas:

Short-Term Impact (Weeks 1-4)

Medium-Term Impact (Weeks 5-12)

Long-Term Transformation (3-12 Months)

Individual Variation

Results vary based on several factors:

• Starting point: Those with significant imbalances in certain dimensions often see the largest gains in those areas
• Effort and consistency: Regular, varied practice across all dimensions produces better outcomes than sporadic engagement
• Person-activity fit: Choosing modules that resonate with your personality and values enhances effectiveness
• Life circumstances: External stressors may temporarily limit capacity for certain dimensions while others provide support
• Motivation source: Intrinsic motivation (doing it for yourself) produces better results than external pressure

UBWell2 is built upon decades of rigorous empirical research in wellness science, health psychology, and positive psychology. Key foundational studies include:

Supporting Research by Dimension

Each of the 6 dimensions has its own extensive research literature. Notable studies include:

• Physical Wellness: Penedo & Dahn (2005) on exercise and mental health; Warburton et al. (2006) on health benefits of physical activity
• Emotional Wellness: Fredrickson (2001) on the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions; Gross (2002) on emotion regulation
• Intellectual Wellness: Hultsch et al. (1999) on cognitive engagement and aging; Dweck (2006) on growth mindset
• Occupational Wellness: Wrzesniewski & Dutton (2001) on job crafting; Csikszentmihalyi (1990) on flow at work
• Social Wellness: Cohen (2004) on social relationships and health; Cacioppo & Patrick (2008) on loneliness and social connection
• Spiritual Wellness: Koenig et al. (2012) on religion, spirituality, and health; Emmons (1999) on the psychology of ultimate concerns

Clinical & Educational Applications

The Six Dimensions model has been successfully implemented in:

• Universities: Over 500 higher education institutions use wellness models for student development
• Healthcare systems: Integrative medicine and preventive health programs
• Corporate wellness: Employee wellness programs and workplace health promotion
• Community health: Public health initiatives and wellness centers
• Clinical settings: Mental health treatment and rehabilitation programs

UBWell2 works beautifully alongside other InspireWell4Life products to create a comprehensive personal development system:

UBWell2 is built on decades of rigorous scientific research. For those who wish to explore the academic foundations more deeply, we recommend these essential works: