Occupational Wellness

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Occupational Wellness

• Sheryl Kent
• Wellness and Recreation Committee

Career Services, E 334 Student Union, (937)
775-2556, http//career.wright.edu
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What is Occupational Wellness?

• The ability to achieve a balance between work and
  leisure time

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling
five balls in the air. You name them - work,
family, health, friends, and spirit - and you're
keeping all of these in the air. You will soon
understand that work is a rubber ball. If you
drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four
balls - family, health, friends, and spirit are
made of glass. If you drop one of these, they
will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked,
damaged, or even shattered. They will never be
the same. You must understand that and strive for
balance in your life. Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca
Cola Enterprises from 1959-1994
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Career Exploration

• Career Resource Center
• Web Resources
• Individual Advising
• Volunteering
• Networking
• Informational Interviews
• Alumni Mentoring Program

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BALANCE

• Average Work Week- 40 hrs.
• Should provide Personal Satisfaction and Life
  Enrichment
• Best if career is consistent with Personal
  Values, Interests, Beliefs

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Signs of Good Occupational Wellness

• Hobbies/Interests/Activities that bring pleasure
  outside of work
• You believe that you are a Valued Employee
• You are satisfied with your life
• You have future plans and goals
• Accurately assess your
• strengths and weaknesses

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Signs of Poor Occupational Wellness

• High Stress Levels
• All Work and No Play
• Work is Not Rewarding/Satisfying
• You Become your Work
• Work goes on Vacation with you
• No longer Challenged

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Ways to Increase Occupational Wellness

• Pursue Professional Development
• Develop New Skills
• Continue Education in your Career Field
• Take a Vacation Away from Work
• Enjoy your Lunch Away from your Desk
• Join Committees and/or Organizations
• Become a Responsible Member of a Team

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Personal Best

• Model the Way
• Inspire a Shared Vision
• Challenge the Process
• Enable Others to Act
• Encourage the Heart
• Kouzes, J. Posner,B. The Five Practices of
  Exemplary Leadership. Retrieved February, 3,
  2006, from http//www.leadershipchallenge.com

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Know Yourself

• "Know yourself. Don't accept your dog's
  admiration as conclusive evidence that you are
  wonderful." Ann Landers

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Questions to Consider

• What motivates you?
• What is your dream job?
• What occupations interest you?
• Would you describe yourself as a leader or
  follower?
• Do you prefer to work in a team setting or do you
  prefer to work alone?
• How comfortable are you with taking risks?

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C a r e e r

• S e r v i c e s

Sheryl Kent Assistant Director sheryl.kent_at_wright.
edu
E 334 Student Union, [phone],
http//career.wright.edu