Explore one of the seven dimensions of wellbeing

E n v i r onmental S oci al

Emotional

Vocational Sp iritual

When talking about wellbeing, there is more to the topic than just physical activity and healthy eating. At Cedar Community, we strive to support the seven core areas of wellbeing: emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational. We will explore these seven areas through education, programs, and resources.

Vocational wellbeing and you

Vocational wellbeing can be achieved by aligning your interests, hobbies, employment, or volunteer work. It is the ability to achieve personal ful llment from any kind of job or activity, while still maintaining balance in our lives. Most people engage in a variety of vocations throughout their lives.

Why is it important?

∙ Fosters work/life balance. ∙ Brings a sense of satisfaction and stimulation. ∙ Opens doors to new opportunities. ∙ Helps you discover new skills and interests. ∙ Brings a feeling of self-worth and value.

Tips to enhance your vocational wellbeing:

Stay curious An easy way to disengage from vocational wellbeing is to grow stagnant—doing the same thing day after day. Curiosity and engaging in lifelong learning invigorates your mind and ignites new interests. Challenge yourself by: ∙ Seeking opportunities for growth and learning. ∙ Identifying subject matters you want to learn more about or strengths you want to build upon. ∙ Identifying new technologies or skills training opportunities. Set goals for the future The rst step in improving your vocational wellbeing is identifying your wants, needs, and goals. Take time to re ect about what you aspire to in the short- and long-term. Be both optimistic and realistic when creating these goals. It’s better to make consistent progress to an achievable goal than to set lofty goals and feel discouraged when you don’t achieve them. You are more likely to continue to work towards a long-term goal when you are achieving short-term successes. Make connections Use your vocational gifts to bene t both yourself and others. If you are a creator, create something beautiful for others to see. If you are a leader, lead others to a healthier life. If you are a teacher, teach your friends something new. If you are a compassionate friend, support others when they are in need. Volunteer One of the most powerful activities that bene ts both you and others is volunteer work. Volunteer work is a great way to stay active and keep the mind, body, and spirit engaged—all while helping others. Volunteerism can help you demonstrate your values and priorities through involvement in activities that are gratifying for you. Whatever your passion or purpose is, keeping up with the vocational dimension of wellbeing is very important. Find something you enjoy and build on it!

For more information on volunteering at Cedar Community, contact the volunteer coordinator at 262.306.4218.

Source: friendshiphaven.org/keeping-up-with-the-wellness-dimensionsvocational-wellness/