Occupational Wellness
Occupational Wellness is a sense of fulfillment through our chosen career paths and a healthy balance between work and other aspects of life. An occupationally well person enjoys what they do and derives a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment through their work, in a manner that is consistent with their personal values, goals, and lifestyle.
Tips for Occupational Wellness
Cultivate A Work/Life Balance
As important as work is, it is crucial that you are balancing your work life and personal life. Avoiding overworking yourself will help you to not feel burnt out. Find things to do throughout the week that you enjoy, and schedule them into your day so you have time to dedicate to having fun.
Get Organized
Having an organized workspace can help keep you on task. Take time to organize your workspace in a way that fits your style. Doing so can help you feel more relaxed and ready to take on the workday. Knowing where everything is can give a clean, and professional look to your work area.
Set Goals
Setting three to five goals throughout the workday will help to break up the day, and leave you feeling more accomplished. Setting benchmark goals of when tasks should get done throughout the day begins to become more fun and motivating.
Take A Break
Taking a break at work can actually improve job performance, and help to reduce work stress. Take a few five-minute breaks throughout the workday to help strengthen the mental focus on the tasks at hand. When taking these breaks, you can get up from your desk, take a walk, stretch, or talk to a coworker to get your mind off of work for a moment.
WSU Resources
All of these WSU Resources are free or low-cost for WSU students.
Job Board
The Weber job board provides information about current job openings for students, teachers, and staff.
Career Services/Career Counseling
Helps you explore your career options and make a plan of action. Career Services offers a variety of seminars, events and even one one-on-one counseling.
Career Services Wildcat Handshake: Sign in with your Wildcat username and password. You'll be able to search for jobs on and off campus, discover upcoming career events, and schedule appointments with career counselors.
Hourly Child Care
Offers support to WSU students’ academic success by providing child care while they attend classes, take tests, and use other campus resources. The program provides a safe, rich and nurturing environment where each child develops as an individual as well as part of a group.
Scholarship Office
Serves students throughout their college career. There are academic, activities, departmental, private sponsored, non-resident and graduate scholarships available. In addition, there are need-based programs, called "special condition" or "sponsor awards” available.