Wellness has become a buzzword in our culture — often reduced to green smoothies, workout trends, or spa days. But true wellness goes much deeper than that.
At Healing with Hilery, I use a holistic wellness wheel inspired by Ayurvedic philosophy, which views wellness as a dynamic balance of eight interconnected aspects. When one area is out of alignment, it affects the entire system — like a flat tire on a wheel.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just “off,” this blog will guide you through each spoke of the wheel and help you identify where your wellness might need a little extra attention.
👉 Rate yourself in each area from 1 to 10. Where are you thriving? Where could you uplevel?
When out of balance:
You may feel sluggish, inflamed, bloated, unwell, or in chronic pain. You might suffer from fatigue, digestive issues, skin problems, insomnia, or recurring illness.
When in balance:
You feel energized, clear, pain-free, and radiant. Your body feels like a supportive home — not a burden.
Ask Yourself:
- How do I feel when I wake up each morning?
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Do I nourish my body with movement, rest, and real food?
When out of balance: You might feel emotionally reactive, easily triggered, or stuck in long-term moods. You may bottle up emotions or bypass them with toxic positivity, religion, or busyness.
When in balance: You allow emotions to flow without labeling them as good or bad. You express yourself fully and return to a centered, calm state with ease.
Ask Yourself: - Am I feeling my feelings or stuffing them down?
- Do I have safe spaces for emotional expression?
When out of balance:
You may feel disconnected from your intuition, divine guidance, or higher Self. You might experience a loud inner critic or live based on other people’s expectations.
When in balance:
You feel deeply connected to a higher power or purpose. You trust your intuition, live with gratitude, and align your actions with your highest values.
Ask Yourself:
- What lights me up on a soul level?
- Do I live according to what I believe is sacred?
When out of balance: You may struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, codependency, or toxic relationships. You might silence your needs or criticize others to protect your heart.
When in balance: You feel seen, heard, and supported in your relationships. Boundaries are respected. You speak your truth with love and listen with compassion.
Ask Yourself: - Do I feel safe being my full self around others?
- Are my relationships supportive, reciprocal, and clear?
When out of balance: You may feel stuck in a job you don’t love, burned out, or unsure of your life’s purpose. You may lack motivation or feel like you're just going through the motions.
When in balance: You feel fulfilled by your work or daily activities. You know your life has meaning, and you spend your time in ways that reflect your soul's purpose.
Ask Yourself:
- Do I love how I spend my energy each day?
- Am I creating a life that feels aligned with who I am?
When out of balance: Your home, workspace, or surroundings may feel cluttered, stressful, or chaotic. You might avoid certain rooms or feel overwhelmed by disorganization.
When in balance: Your environment feels peaceful and supports your energy. Your spaces are clean, organized, and inspiring. You care about your impact on the planet.
Ask Yourself:- How does my environment reflect my inner state?
- What space around me needs a little love and attention?
When out of balance:
You may feel scarcity-driven, fear-based, or overwhelmed by debt. You might avoid looking at your finances or feel anxious around spending or receiving.
When in balance:
You feel empowered and peaceful about money. You trust that you are supported and make conscious, aligned decisions with your finances.
Ask Yourself:
- Do I feel safe and empowered in my relationship with money?
- Am I practicing gratitude and abundance, even while working toward goals?
When out of balance: You carry shame, guilt, anger, or resentment. You get emotionally triggered by the past. You may distract, numb, or stay busy to avoid it.
When in balance: You’ve done the deep healing work — whether through therapy, inner child work, coaching, or your own spiritual process. You’re no longer triggered and feel peace when looking back.
Ask Yourself: - Are there any past wounds that still hold emotional charge?
- Have I fully forgiven — others and myself?
If this blog has sparked reflection, it’s time to take your healing deeper.
I created the Uplevel Your Wellness program to walk you through these 8 aspects of the wellness wheel — one week at a time — combining tools from Ayurveda, yoga, modern science, and deep inner healing.
You’ll receive:
✅ Weekly focus areas & reflections
✅ Breathwork, meditations, and embodiment tools
✅ Coaching to address subconscious blocks
✅ Support in creating sustainable, aligned change
Prefer personalized support?
Explore a 1:1 Holistic Wellness Session — custom-tailored to your needs.
🧭 Final Thoughts
Your well-being is not just about what you eat or how you move — it’s about the totality of how you live and feel every day. When one spoke of your wheel is off, the whole ride gets bumpy.
You don’t have to perfect everything at once — but you do need to start. 💗
Which area of your wellness wheel are you ready to uplevel?
