We spend much of our lives at work. And that work doesn’t just involve completing tasks, but navigating relationships, teams, and cultures. And whether we realize it or not, so much of our energy each day goes toward searching for connection.

When we feel connected at work, we show up more authentically. We’re more creative, more collaborative, and more resilient. But when that sense of connection is missing, we can start to question our value, our place, and our belonging.

When things don’t go as planned, most of us know the feeling before we can name it. A meeting derails. A project misses the mark. A promotion doesn’t come through. The gap between what we expected and what actually happened can bring up a rush of emotions and if we only call it frustration, we miss the full picture of what’s going on inside.

In Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown explores the emotional landscape of these moments and helps us build language for the “places we go” when plans unravel.

At Nimble Up, we believe people are people are people. You don’t suddenly become a robot when you clock in. And yet, in professional settings, many of us were taught, directly or indirectly, that emotions don’t belong at work. We’ve been encouraged to repress them, disguise them, or reduce them to vague answers like “fine” or “good.”

But emotions are always with us. They shape how we think, how we connect, and how we perform. When our emotional wellbeing is strong, it shows up in small but powerful ways, like being able to name and talk about how we’re really feeling. Not only does this help us personally, it also builds healthier, more effective workplaces.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve explored the 8 dimensions of wellbeing at work, including how each one shows up on the job and what to watch for when things feel out of balance. You might be asking yourself: Where do I go from here? Which dimension should I focus on first to make the biggest impact in my work life?

This check-in is designed to help you discover where to focus your efforts and just as importantly, how to celebrate the dimensions in which you are already excelling.

Money can be one of the biggest sources of stress for individuals, families, and organizations. If someone is experiencing financial strain, it doesn’t just stay at home. It can show up in focus, energy, and productivity at work. That’s why financial wellbeing is the final, but equally essential, dimension of the wellbeing framework.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. Financial wellbeing creates stability so people can bring their best selves to work without being weighed down by constant stress or uncertainty.

Why do I focus on resilience or the ability to bounce back after a stressful situation? And why specifically do I like to focus on a team’s ability to bounce back?   

After working in corporate America for decades as a project and change manager, one thing I’ve seen is a whole lot of stressed out teams. If you think about what a project manager does, it’s all about coordinating, organizing and helping the team understand the mission to get stuff done. 

Work is a huge part of life, and when it feels meaningful, it can lift every other area of wellbeing. When it feels misaligned or draining, it can take a toll far beyond the office. That’s why occupational wellbeing—the sense of purpose, growth, and satisfaction we experience through our work—is such an important dimension for leaders and teams to understand.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. Occupational wellbeing connects directly to engagement, motivation, and long-term sustainability in the workplace.

When we think of wellbeing, the “environment” dimension often gets overlooked—but it matters more than you might think. The spaces where we live and work shape how we feel, focus, and function. A cluttered desk, noisy office, or lack of natural light can quietly chip away at performance and morale, while a supportive environment can boost energy, creativity, and resilience.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. Environmental wellbeing creates the backdrop for all the others—it’s the context where people show up every day.

When we talk about wellbeing at work, spiritual wellbeing often gets overlooked. Yet it’s one of the most powerful dimensions—because it’s about purpose, values, and alignment. Without it, even the most talented teams can feel disconnected or drained.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. Spiritual wellbeing is what gives work meaning and helps individuals and organizations navigate uncertainty with clarity.

When we think about wellbeing, we often picture stress management, sleep, or hitting the gym. But one essential and often overlooked dimension is intellectual wellbeing: how we keep our minds engaged, curious, and challenged.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. Each one influences the others, and intellectual wellbeing is what fuels growth, adaptability, and innovation in the workplace.

When we talk about wellbeing at work, we can’t stop at physical health programs or mental health resources. Social wellbeing, or the quality of our relationships and our sense of belonging, is one of the most powerful drivers of team performance, resilience, and job satisfaction.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. When social wellbeing suffers, the effects can ripple across every other dimension.

When we talk about workplace wellbeing, most people think of yoga classes, step challenges, or healthy snacks in the breakroom. But physical wellbeing is more than just perks. Physical wellbeing involves supporting your body in ways that allow it to power performance in every other area of life and work.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. When one is out of balance, it impacts the others. And physical wellbeing is often the foundation that makes the rest possible.

When we talk about “wellbeing” in the workplace, we’re not just talking about standing desks and mental health days. True wellbeing is multidimensional.

At Nimble Up, we define wellbeing across 8 interconnected dimensions: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial. When one is struggling, the others usually feel it too.

When we talk about employee health and performance, two words often come up: wellness and wellbeing.
They’re related—but they’re not the same.

Wellness focuses on daily habits like sleep, nutrition, and exercise. It’s personal, proactive, and often the focus of company initiatives like step challenges, healthy snacks in the break room, or offering gym memberships as part employee benefits packages.

When change hits (new tech, new priorities, new goals), teams can start rushing through the work and lose sight of what makes them great — their humanity. 

What if work didn’t feel like a grind? 
What if your team could move fast and feel fully alive? 

Let me paint you a picture of what that looks like. 

A Day in the Life of a Human-Led, Tech-Accelerated Team 

We all want our teams to be efficient. 
But what happens when efficiency becomes robotic? 

One of the patterns I’ve seen in organizations is this: 

In the name of “getting things done,” teams stop asking questions. 
They stop exploring new ideas. 
They stop showing up fully alive. 

I’ve seen it. 
I’ve done it. 

Let’s talk about a productivity killer no one admits: 

You get an Email. It’s long. Maybe vague. Maybe off-track. 
You read it and feel… stuck. 
So you say, “I’ll deal with that later.” 
But later turns into never.