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- Rotate the top wheel to align with the dimension of wellness you want to view, and learn the definition, indicators and how to
- Both wheels should be able to rotate freely.
to attach them.
- Align the smaller cover piece on top of the larger wheel and place a thumbtack or fastener through the centre of both pieces
- Cut out both pieces on the dotted lines
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https://www.ucalgary.ca/live-uc-ucalgary-site/sites/default/files/teams/148/Wellness%20Self%20Check-Ins%201-8.pdf
https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering-wellness-program/nine-dimensions-wellness