OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS
A Wellness Approach to Health
What is Occupational Wellness?
Finding the right work-life balance is essential when creating a sense of wellness in our daily life. Occupational Wellness is a healthy work-life balance that includes managing workplace obligations and stress as well as maintaining healthy relationships with co-workers. Workplace obligations are balanced by personal activities that allow for rest, relaxation, and connecting with friends and family.
When we think about the dimensions of wellness that create a healthy lifestyle, finding the right work-life balance is one of our first considerations. A fulfilling work experience allows us to express our gifts and talents while making meaningful connections with others. A healthy and well-rounded personal life gives us the energy and creativity we need to meet life’s daily challenges.
When our work life and personal life are balanced, we are happier, less stressed, and more fulfilled.
The Benefits of Occupational Wellness
Occupational Wellness is about managing workplace stress and developing productive relationships with co-workers. It also involves creating a balance between our time at work and time spent enjoying leisure activities. Feeling a sense of satisfaction at work can help deepen our sense of meaning and purpose in life. This sense of confidence can help us relax and rejuvenate more fully when not working.
Sometimes, our work life or personal life can become all-consuming, and that puts us off balance. When work becomes the dominant force in our life, we miss the opportunity to relax, be creative, and connect with friends and family.
On the other hand, if our personal life is overly demanding, we can find it hard to perform well at work. Occupational Wellness asks us to look at our life and take steps to balance the demands of our time at work and away from the job. Achieving Occupational Wellness through work-life balance allows us to gain a sense of satisfaction from our jobs, and enjoy a rich and satisfying life when not working.
Occupational Wellness Tips
Creating a better balance between your employment obligations and your personal life can be challenging. It’s important to seek ways to participate in life that allow you to express your talents and skills in ways that benefit yourself and others.
Keep these strategies and occupational wellness tips in mind when creating a better work-life balance:
- Manage your time effectively. Be sure to show up to work on time and leave room for non-work activities.
- Get adequate rest so you are better prepared for work obligations and social opportunities.
- Exercise and eat well so that you are healthy enough to do the things you enjoy.
Time management and maintaining physical wellness are just a couple of strategies for creating a better work-life balance.
Managing Work-Life Balance When Working From Home
Recent events have many of us working from home for the first time. Finding a balance between work and our personal life can be particularly tricky when the two are in the same space.
If you find yourself juggling work demands, family needs, and your personal life in your home, be sure to use these tips to achieve a better work-life balance:
- Create a workspace separate from other people and activities in your home.
- Start the morning with non-work tasks.
- Make it a point to take breaks and give your workday a clear beginning and end.
- Make time to eat well and exercise in your daily routine.
- Don’t be tempted to work after-hours. Create boundaries around your workspace and schedule.
The Eight Dimensions Of Wellness
Occupational wellness is one of the eight “dimensions of wellness.”
These are areas where you can improve your mental health and wellbeing.
As you progress towards fulfilling your goals in each dimension, you will experience an increasing sense of achievement and mental wellbeing in all areas of your life.
Wherever you are in your journey and whatever you are experiencing, we’re here to help you create the life you want. We work side-by-side with you to provide specialist mental health services to improve your quality of life. Please contact us if you’d like to learn more about our services.