Occupational Wellness
Occupational wellness involves preparing and making use of your gifts, skills and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness and enrichment in your life. The development of Occupational satisfaction and wellness is related to your attitude about your work.
Achieving optimal occupational wellness allows you to maintain a positive attitude and experience satisfaction and pleasure in your place of employment.
The occupationally well individual contributes her/his unique skills/talents to work that is meaningful. Your values are expressed through involvement in activities that are personally rewarding to you and that make a contribution to the well being of the community at large.
Occupational wellness means successfully integrating a commitment to your occupation into a total lifestyle that is satisfying.
On your way towards achieving occupational wellness, you will contribute your unique gifts, skills and talents to your work. You'll know you're on the correct path for career wellness, when your work becomes exciting.
On your journey, you will begin to value the importance of not only your own personal gratification, but also your contribution to the well being of your co-workers. The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions, and job performance are all-important components to your path.
As you travel towards occupational wellness, choose a career that is consistent with your personal values, interests, and beliefs.
By following your chosen course and developing the skills that will make you marketable in your field, you are ensuring your future satisfaction in your career that will lead to total occupational wellness.
Tips for optimal occupational wellness include:
- Explore a variety of career options
- Create a vision for your future
- Choose a career that suits your personality, interests, and talents
- Visit a career planning/placement office and use the available resources
- Be open to change and learn new skills
Occupational Wellness at UND
Career Services
Career Counseling Center
UND Employment/Human Resources
Academic Advisors
Financial Aid Office
Occupational Wellness at the Wellness Center
Occupational Wellness beyond UND
Job Services of North Dakota
CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
US Dept of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration