Embracing all Dimensions of Well-being
March 2 to 6, 2026
Join us for a week of engaging and interactive workshops, activities and learning experiences to help our students, staff, faculty and instructors access services and resources to thrive at school and at work. From fitness classes, teaching kitchens and art workshops to wellness empowerment, mindfulness and resiliency, there are many opportunities to prioritize your well-being.
The theme Embracing all Dimensions of Well-being reflects York's holistic approach to well-being, bringing attention to various aspects and forms of well-being.
This winter, Well-being Week is being hosted in collaboration with Inclusion Week. Find more information about Inclusion Week events in the calendar below.
Well-being Week is sponsored by the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation.
Guide to the Six Dimensions of Well-being
Mental Well-being
Mental well-being recognizes the need to manage our thoughts, feelings and stressors. This includes nurturing curiosity, critical thinking and continuous learning to support personal growth and development.
Physical Well-being
Physical Well-being includes maintaining a healthy quality of life that allows you to get the most out of your daily activities without excessive fatigue or physical stress or impacting your physical safety.
Occupational Well-being
Occupational well-being means achieving a work/life balance that promotes health, personal satisfaction, growth and professional development
Financial Well-being
Financial well-being includes managing to comfortably meet your current financial commitments and basic needs now and in the future..
Spiritual & Cultural Well-being
Spiritual & cultural well-being means experiencing meaning and purpose in life through connectedness with self, others, arts, media, nature, faith or a power greater than yourself.
Social Well-being
Social well-being recognizes the need to share, develop and sustain meaningful relationships through involvement with each other and our communities.
Agenda
Explore our line-up of events, skill-building seminars, on-campus supports, self-help resources, creative self-care activities and more. All events are free and include a mix of virtual and in-person offerings.
Flip to the week of March 2 to see everything happening during Well-being Week!
Can't join us in person?
Try the Virtual
Well-being Hub
Empower yourself to pursue your well-being journey, at your own pace, no matter where you are. Through the Virtual Well-being Hub, you can find personalized content designed to help you manage stress, find balance and connect with wellness resources. Build your profile to let the Virtual Well-being Hub guide you through the six dimensions of well-being.