#1 MINI-EXERCISE
Well Being Wheel
To make this abstract concept of wellbeing more tangible, we created a framework, focussing on three overarching dimensions to help assess different areas, and think of activities that we can implement in our daily routines to improve our well-being.
ASSIGNMENT
Think of 3 activities for each slice of the wheel that would help improve those areas.
Contemplate how you can integrate these activities into your workday and make a plan of action for one week.
Reflect on how this made you feel
More information on the concept of each dimension can be found below.
A Three-Dimensional Approach to Well-being
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
This dimension includes supportive relationships with others, self-knowledge and self-care are important to feeling well emotionally.
Feeling Present
So much of how we interact is automatic—but automatic behaviors don’t foster wellbeing.
Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is one of the key ingredients to wellbeing and is also the groundwork that increases the chances of having a fulfilling working life. “I am self-aware, I can feel myself and can listen to my needs and feelings.”
Community
Feeling disconnected from others can be a sign that the social self-care area needs to be filled. “I nourish and am nourished by the people in my life, I feel a sense of connection to the world around me.” It's also about asking colleagues or employees how they are, and check-in. We should try to keep the openness and honesty that Covid-19 has been bringing to our work relationships, and allow ourselves to be human and vulnerable.
Balance
Do you feel like you are balanced between the different areas of your life? Are areas in your life neglected?
PHYSICAL HEALTH
This is all about physical wellness and taking care of our body for our overall health.
Rituals
Rituals and habits can play a huge role in mental wellness. They create a simple framework that you can come back to again and again, no matter how your day goes, and help you set yourself up, focus, and be more in the moment. “I have rituals that energize me and help me reconnect with myself.”
Movement
Are we moving enough and being physically active?
State of Flow
Engaging in tasks that you completely lose yourself in.
Rest
“I am prioritizing my sleep, taking breaks and feeling rested.” Do you have time to take breaks and recharge?
CREATIVE EXPLORATION
This is all about recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills. If we are feeling inspired, we are adding a spirit of play, and feeling a sense of awe in our lives.
Sense of awe
“I feel a sense of awe about the world around me.”
Play
Doing things just because they're fun and not because they'll help achieve a goal. “I make time for activities that spark joy in me.”
Collaboration
Do team members work collegially or as individuals?
Inspiration
“I feel inspired by my environment. I invest in my work through education and personal development.” Whether it’s reading a book that’s unrelated to your job, or picking up a workbook and investing in your skills.