Intellectual

Intellectual well-being is about developing your mind and nurturing a lifelong curiosity through learning, creativity, and exploration to challenge and inspire you.

Emotional Wellbeing

It is not just about academic pursuits; it is about having fun with ideas and experiences that stretch you and introduce something unexpected. Whether through creative expression or exploring new hobbies, intellectual engagement can be both enjoyable and enriching. Engaging in discussions, joining book clubs, or attending cultural and educational events also expands your thinking and sparks insights. By embracing new ways of thinking and reflecting on your experiences, you invite creativity and growth into your life in ways that are both meaningful and enjoyable.

Elements in Action

Have a system for managing your time and attention.

Explore a new place or try something you’ve never done before.

Get creative and playful with art, games, music, or movement.

Learn beyond your field of study with an elective or online course.

Reconnect with an old hobby that brings you joy.

Exercise your mind with puzzles, strategy, and memory challenges.

Engage in thoughtful debate or deep meaningful discussion.

Practice mindfulness to give your thinking mind a break.

Creative expression.

Read.

Self Reflection


Take a moment to check in on your intellectual well-being by rating yourself in the areas below:

I enjoy learning new things.
I engage regularly in a hobby.
I expose myself to new ideas, people, places and beliefs that are different from my own.
I challenge myself to see all sides of an issue.
I can effectively manage my time and balance my academic responsibilities.
I am confident in my ability to think critically and solve problems.
I feel engaged and interested in my coursework and academic pursuits.

Dig Deeper


Describe a book, podcast, or article that inspired you recently.

Make a list of ways you like to challenge your thinking or creativity (e.g., reading, debating, making art).

Reflect on a time you changed your mind about something. What led to that shift in perspective?

Think about a skill or subject you’ve always wanted to learn. What’s stopping you, and how could you take a small step toward learning it?

Describe a moment when you felt truly engaged in learning—whether in a classroom, a conversation, or an experience. What made that moment meaningful?

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