Vocational Wellness
Vocational Wellness involves engaging in work that not only utilises one's skills but also provides personal fulfillment. This can encompass both paid and unpaid work, including caregiving, volunteering, and pursuing leisure activities that maintain or enhance vocational skills.
For older adults, retirement from a career doesn’t signify an end to our pursuit for meaning in life. By exploring vocational wellness, we can challenge the misconception that ageing equates to a decline in relevance and purpose. We need to recognise the ongoing opportunities for personal growth and contribution to our commuities.
Vocational wellness is subjective and varies from person to person based on our individual perceptions and attitudes toward work. It's about finding fulfillment, satisfaction, and personal advancement in one's vocational pursuits. There are many opportunities to explore vocational wellness, including volunteering and participating in activities, clubs, committees, or special events that align with our interests.
At the Hub, there are a number of ways to engage in vocational wellness, including volunteer opportunities and learning new skills by participating in activities tailored to your interests. If initial options don't resonate, we encourage members to explore creating new groups or activities that we can support you with. Sharing our vocational talents with others can bring great joy as well as having a positive impact on the community.
Whether through teaching, leading groups, or volunteering, you can find fulfillment in sharing your skills others while also nurturing your own well-being.
Reflect on what vocational wellness means to you and explore ways to integrate your passions and skills into activities that benefit both yourself and others. By leveraging your skills and experiences, you can contribute meaningfully to your community while also enhancing your own sense of fulfillment.