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The Five Elements of Wellbeing
Career wellbeing is
about liking what you
do each day. Meaningful
work, opportunities to
use personal strengths
and a sense of purpose
all contribute to this
element. Gallup considers
career wellbeing the
foundation for the other
areas of wellbeing.
Social wellbeing re昀氀ects
the quality of a person’s
relationships. Supportive
connections, including
relationships at work, can
strengthen belonging
and resilience. Financial
wellbeing relates to how
people manage their
economic lives. Feeling
secure and in control
昀椀nancially can reduce
stress and help people
focus more effectively on
their work.
Physical wellbeing
involves having the
health and energy
needed to get things
done, while community
wellbeing re昀氀ects a sense
of connection, safety,
support and pride in the
places where people live
and work.
Importantly, these
elements do not operate
independently. Gallup
found that thriving
across more elements is
associated with better
outcomes than thriving in
only one. Challenges
in one area can also
affect another, reinforcing
the value of taking a
holistic view.
