8 Dimensions of Wellness Apps

Track physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and all wellness dimensions in one place.

Here's a truth that took me years to learn: fitness apps won't fix your life. Neither will meditation apps, budget apps, or productivity apps. Not on their own.

Real wellness isn't just about your body. Or your mind. Or your bank account. It's about all of it. The 8 dimensions of wellness framework captures this perfectly. It says: you're not truly well unless you're attending to physical, emotional, social, intellectual, occupational, environmental, financial, AND spiritual health.

The problem? Most apps only handle one piece. You end up with 15 different apps that don't talk to each other, and you still feel fragmented.

Physical

Body health, exercise, sleep, nutrition

Emotional

Feelings, stress, self-care, resilience

Social

Relationships, community, connection

Intellectual

Learning, creativity, mental stimulation

Occupational

Career satisfaction, work purpose

Environmental

Physical spaces, nature, surroundings

Financial

Money management, security, goals

Spiritual

Purpose, meaning, values, beliefs

Best Apps for 8-Dimensional Wellness

$9.99/month

Welltory

Welltory takes a data-driven approach to wellness, using HRV (heart rate variability) measurements plus integrations with other health apps to give you a comprehensive wellness picture.

It's excellent for the physical and stress dimensions, but less useful for social, spiritual, or financial wellness tracking.

Strengths:
  • + Science-based health insights
  • + Integrates with many health apps
  • + Great stress tracking
Consider:
  • - Focused mainly on physical/stress
  • - Missing social, spiritual, financial
  • - Subscription required for best features
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Daylio

Daylio is a mood and activity tracker that can be customized to track wellness across multiple dimensions. You log how you feel and what you did each day.

It's flexible enough to cover all 8 dimensions if you set it up that way, but it doesn't have the wheel visualization or gamification that makes Funtasking more engaging.

Strengths:
  • + Highly customizable categories
  • + Good mood-activity correlation
  • + Simple daily logging
Consider:
  • - No built-in wellness framework
  • - Requires manual setup
  • - Less visual balance tracking

Why All 8 Dimensions Matter

Let me give you a real example. I knew someone who was absolutely crushing it at work. Top performer. Promoted twice in two years. Occupational wellness: 10/10.

But they hadn't exercised in months (physical: 3). They felt constantly anxious (emotional: 4). They'd lost touch with friends (social: 2). Their apartment was a mess (environmental: 3).

From the outside, they looked successful. From the inside, they were falling apart. That's what happens when you optimize for one dimension while ignoring the others.

The key insight: Wellness dimensions are interconnected. Poor sleep (physical) affects your mood (emotional). Money stress (financial) strains relationships (social). Lack of purpose (spiritual) kills career motivation (occupational). You can't truly fix one without attending to the others.

How to Track All 8 Dimensions

Option 1: Use One Integrated App

Apps like Funtasking let you track actions across all dimensions in one place. This is the simplest approach. You see your balance at a glance and can adjust your focus as needed.

Option 2: Use Specialized Apps + Manual Review

Use different apps for different dimensions (fitness app for physical, budget app for financial, etc.) but do a weekly review where you manually assess each dimension. More work, but you get specialized features.

Option 3: Simple Spreadsheet

Create a simple 1-10 rating for each dimension weekly. Track trends over time. Low-tech but effective for people who don't want another app.

Building Wellness Across All Dimensions

Physical: Small Consistent Actions

You don't need a gym membership. A 15-minute walk daily beats an intense workout you do once a month. Track sleep. Drink water. Start small.

Emotional: Daily Check-ins

How are you actually feeling? Not "fine" but really feeling. Journal for 5 minutes. Practice one calming technique when stressed. Acknowledge emotions instead of suppressing them.

Social: Quality Over Quantity

One meaningful conversation beats a hundred shallow interactions. Schedule time with people who matter. Put the phone down when you're with them.

Intellectual: Keep Learning

Read something challenging. Take a course. Learn a skill. Your brain needs stimulation beyond scrolling social media.

Occupational: Purpose at Work

Find meaning in what you do. If you can't find it, consider if you're in the right role. Work takes too much of life to feel meaningless.

Environmental: Create Good Spaces

Declutter one area. Get some plants. Make your physical environment support your wellbeing instead of draining it.

Financial: Know Your Numbers

Track spending. Have an emergency fund goal. Financial stress poisons every other dimension. Address it even if it's uncomfortable.

Spiritual: Find Your "Why"

This doesn't have to be religious. What gives your life meaning? What are your values? Live in alignment with them.

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