The five essential elements of wellbeing are the distinct statistical factors of wellbeing revealed by Gallup's extensive research. They are the universal elements of wellbeing that differentiate a thriving life from one spent suffering. They are:
- Career Wellbeing: how you occupy your time or simply liking what you do every day
- Social Wellbeing: having strong relationships and love in your life
- Financial Wellbeing: effectively managing your economic life
- Physical Wellbeing: having good health and enough energy to get things done on a daily basis
- Community Wellbeing: the sense of engagement you have with the area where you live