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Occupational Wellness: Fulfillment in Our Work Lives
Occupational wellness is a dimension that weaves together a few different aspects of wellness. Where and how we work will affect our financial standing, our social lives, and other regions such as intellectual, emotional, and environmental wellness. What sets it apart, however, are the areas of work relationships, balance, and achievement. Occupational Wellness Means Balance at Work Work relationships exist between you and your employer/employees and coworkers. It is important to have an open line of communication, to have respect, and to feel appreciated. When faced with a challenge, addressing it in a timely manner and with integrity will serve everyone’s best interest at work. Getting support when needed by…
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The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living
Many cultures live in multi-generational households. In other countries, it is very common for generations to live together and benefit from the strength in numbers. In places like Japan and France, elder care is generally done at home within the family. Other locations like America often rely on assisted living facilities to help care for aging family members who often have chronic medical issues. Being Independent Starts Young Growing up, most people are taught to be self-sufficient and independent. Most people want the advantages of being able to do things on their own and the way they want. This puts emphasis on growing up and moving out as early as…
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8 Travel Tips
If you have been planning a trip, but are concerned about staying healthy or on track with your health goals, there is no need to worry! It is possible to enjoy your vacation or business travel and stay on track the entire time. The goal is to create a balance between enjoying yourself but also taking care of your health and wellness, especially if you are going on vacation. Here are 8 tips that will help you and your family stay healthy while you travel. 1. Try to Get Enough Sleep Getting enough sleep should be a priority when you’re traveling. People often underestimate the power of good sleep, but…
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Social Wellness Means Healthy Relationships
The Social Wellness dimension involves having healthy relationships with friends, family, and the community. Since the global pandemic of COVID-19 in early 2020, this has proven to be quite a challenge for many of us. We’ve at times, had to replace meetups and dinner dates with watch parties and zoom meetings. However, social wellness is one of the basic human needs and should not be overlooked. Social Animals Humans have been described for centuries, originally by Aristotle around 350BC, as social animals. “Fitting in” is something people do instinctually. Being part of a group, a family, community, or social circle provides us with safety and helps us feel secure. We…
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Getting Squeezed: Resources for the Sandwich Generation
Adulting is hard. Learning to be a parent is one thing, but taking on the responsibility of supporting your own parents… while parenting, is a lot. Even the most capable people find themselves in over their heads and overwhelmed by the pressure created by taking care of so many people. One of the biggest stressors is not knowing what resources for the sandwich generation are available to help ease the burden. Thankfully, there are resources out there and with the right connections, people can reduce the level of stress and lighten the load. Did you know? Did you know most people caring for elderly parents are still in the workforce?…
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Financial Wellness: One of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Financial wellness is a category that many of us feel we could use some help in. Financial wellness is not only having a steady income to meet our basic needs but is also defined by reducing debt, managing money well, and investing in the future. A key starting point in managing your money is to take a look at what’s going out and what’s coming in. Organize: Put It On Paper (or Screen) Starting a finance spreadsheet or using an app or tool to organize your expenses is a great way to get to know your money better. Once you’ve completed this step, you will be able to see where…
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The Sandwich Generation: Living In The Middle
The month of July is the National Sandwich Generation Month. The term sandwich generation refers to men and women supporting their parents and their children simultaneously. This generation of people tends to be middle-aged, 35-54, and still in the workforce. They are caring for aging parents as well as their own children. The term was coined by a social worker in 1981 who saw an increase in the number of adult children supporting their parents while also raising their own kids. This time of life can be exhausting and financially difficult. If you are experiencing an increased need to assist your parents as they age while having kids at home,…
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Your Post-Pandemic Family Travel Plan: How to Stay Safe during your Trip
“No Covid-19 vaccine guarantees to be 100 percent effective in preventing any person from contracting the Covid-19 disease. Thus, if you are planning a family trip after getting vaccinated, it is still your responsibility to keep you and your family safe while traveling.” Although domestic and foreign travel is increasing, travel advisories continue to recommend that travelers only travel in emergencies. This may be due to the fact that many countries that suffered from the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic blamed incoming visitors. But if you’re making a family travel plan now since the Covid-19 vaccine is available, here’s what you need to know to stay safe (as you…
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Environmental Wellness is About Your Surroundings and Lifestyle
Environmental wellness has been at the forefront of our minds for the past century. We have become ever more aware of the importance of maintaining balance within our ecosystems. Being mindful of how we use and interact with nature is important. However, this can also apply to how we relate to ourselves personally and relate to those around us. Having an open mind and a willingness to learn more about yourself and your environment will be valuable tools in enhancing your wellness factor. What Is Environmental Wellness? Your personal environment includes your home, workplace, and surroundings. How do you feel in your home? Work? Are you safe? Secure? Comfortable? These…
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10 Travel Trends in the Post-Pandemic Era
“Many travel industry experts believe that new travel trends will emerge in the travel industry in the post-pandemic era. Based on the meltdown that the travel industry faced during the Covid-19, they consider these changes vital for the recovery and growth of this industry. But what would these new travel industry trends in the post-pandemic time be like? Let us find out.” One of the most hit sectors ever since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic is the travel industry. Travel restrictions and bans, ongoing lockdowns, border closures, flight cancellations, enforced stay-at-home policies, and so on have impacted the travel industry like nothing else. The Covid-19 pandemic made the travel…
