In this episode, we'll be discussing the following:

• Definition of Occupational Wellness
• Why Occupational Wellness is Important
• The Route to Occupational Wellness

Definition of Occupational Wellness

• Occupational wellness inspires us to prepare for work in which we will gain personal satisfaction and find enrichment in our life. 
  • Dad taught us:
    • “Do what you love, do it well, and the money will come.”
  • My own personal career path

 Why is Occupational Wellness Important?

• Developing occupational satisfaction will allow you to communicate your values through involvement in occupational activities that are gratifying for you.
  • Easily achieved:
    • “Do what you love, do it well, and the money will come.”
      • Many people struggle, for they don’t follow this simple rule.
  • Interestingly enough, the next statement reads:
• It is also important to identify workplace stress in order to practice conflict management.
  • At an early age, I learned to identify workplace stress and practice conflict management
    • Sometimes, the only way to effectively manage conflict is to walk away
      • Weigh the pros and the cons of conflict
    • “Conflict management is key to achieving an optimal level of occupational wellness”       
      • Yes…do no harm, but take no shit
• “Choosing what your career will be a very important life choice…”
  • Why?
    • “Working takes up a majority of your time during the week, so the way you feel about your work contributes to your overall well-being”
      • Why do something that sucks?
    • “Do what you love, do it well, and the money will come.”
• Remember!
  • You can change your career.
    • Don’t like where you’re at, feeling stuck in a rut?
      • Two authors come to mind:
        • Jon Acuff
          • START, Do Over, Finish
        • Dan Miller
          • 48 Days to the Work you Love

The Route to Occupational Wellness

• Discover the opportunities out there which suits you best…
  • Reflect on yourself and your occupational needs. What occupational tasks do you enjoy? What occupational tasks do you find burdensome?
    • Struggling on this one?
      • Tests:
        • Myers-Briggs Tests
          • https://www.16personalities.com/
        • Enneagram Tests
          • https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
  • Explore both paid and un-paid work and volunteer opportunities that interest you.
    • If you didn’t have to generate income, what would you do?
  • Practice open communication and proper conflict management with your colleagues.
    • Rather than focus on ways to communicate through bullshit with others…try to focus on communicating with yourself
      • FIND YOUR PASSION
  • Set realistic career goals for yourself and constantly work towards accomplishing these goals.
    • This can be tough if you’re working in an unstructured environment.
    • Small businesses often lack the corporate structure…         
      • Pros:
        • Less Bullshit
      • Cons:
        • Less Bullshit
    • Less reviews, less structured goals, more self-ownership
      • Own your life
      • Set your own goals
      • If

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