Stress Relief & Intellectual Wellness at the Drexel Libraries

What is Intellectual Wellness?

The Drexel Libraries supports the wellness of students, faculty and staff, with a particular focus on intellectual wellness, one of the eight interconnected dimensions of health and wellness.

Intellectual wellness refers to expanding one’s knowledge, skills and creativity. It focuses on lifelong learning and improving skills in areas such as academics, studying, and stress management.  

Intellectual wellness encourages learning. It’s important to explore new ideas in order to become better rounded. It should also stimulate curiosity. Curiosity is important because it motivates you to try new things and develop a better understanding of how you see the relationship between yourself and others.

Intellectual Wellness Goals

• Strive to be open to new experiences and ideas in all areas of your life
• Expand your ability to create, develop, analyze, critique, concentrate, understand, evaluate, problem-solve, predict, comprehend, etc.
• Feel competent in intellectual and academic activities by improving your skills in academics, studying, time management, stress management, note-taking, listening, and public speaking.
• Develop a love for learning and philosophy for “life-long learning”

Signs of Intellectual Wellness

• Development of good study skills and time management.
• Ability to challenge yourself to see all sides of an issue.
• Becoming a critical thinker.
• Development of your own ideas, views, and opinions about life issues.
• Exposing yourself to new ideas, people, and beliefs that are different from your own.
• Become aware of who you are and what you stand for.

Check in with your Intellectual Wellness

Ask yourself:

• Were you able to register for classes that you think you will find interesting?
• What are you excited to learn at Drexel?
• Have you read a good book or listened to music you enjoyed lately? 
• Do you believe that your intellectual growth comes from what you learn in and outside the classroom?
• How comfortable do you think you will feel asking your professors for help?