Occupational Wellness

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Occupational wellness is pursuing a career path(s) that supports your goals, professional growth, and success.
 

Signs of Occupational Wellness

  • Doing work that you find motivating and interesting
  • Understanding how to balance leisure with work
  • Working in a way that fits into your personal learning style 
  • Communicating and collaborating with others
  • Working independently and with others
  • Feeling inspired and challenged 
  • Feeling good at the end of the day about the work you accomplished 

Check in with your occupational wellness

  • Are you thinking about a major that you will find interesting and meaningful?
  • What opportunities do you want to take advantage of while at UNH to propel your occupational wellness? Internships? Study abroad? Volunteer work? On-campus leadership programs?
  • What does balance between work and relaxation look like for you? 

 

Explore Occupational Wellness

  • Don't settle; keep motivated to work towards what you want.
  • Increase your skills and knowledge to advance your occupational wellness goals.
  • Find the benefits and positives in your current job.
  • Create connections with your co-workers.
  • Avoid over working yourself; seek a work/life balance.
  • Enjoy what you do; do what you enjoy.
  • Write out your occupational goals and create a plan to reach them, then start working the plan.
  • Talk to a career counselor if you feel stuck.

 

Resources to Enhance Occupational Wellness

Talk to Someone About Occupational Wellness 

UNH students can make individual appointments with a well-being educator/counselor to discuss occupational wellness. Call (603) 862-9355 or make an appointment online. 
 

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