The career dimension recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in life through
work. It is the ability to obtain personal fulfillment from jobs or chosen career
fields while still maintaining balance in life. Occupational development is related
to attitudes about work. The desire to contribute to a career to make a positive impact
on the organizations which one works in and to society as a whole can lead to career
wellness. It is essential to contribute the unique gifts, skills, and talents to work
that is both personally meaningful and rewarding in order to gain purpose, happiness,
and enrichment in life. Achieving optimal career wellness allows one to maintain a
positive attitude and experience satisfaction and pleasure in employment.
SHORT VERSION: Career Wellness is the process of making and maintaining choices related
to work which include choosing a job for which we are well-suited, well-trained, and
from which we gain satisfaction. It also includes staying current in one’s chosen
field, helping to create a healthy organizational environment which contributes to
your own and others’ well-being. Career wellness also requires balancing work with
the rest of your life.
Tips and suggestions for optimal occupational wellness include:
1. Explore a variety of career options.
2. Create a vision for your future.
3. Choose a career that suits your personality, interests and talents.
4. Be open to change and learn new skills.
