Vocational Wellness
Examples of vocationally-well people:- Pursuing ongoing awareness of values, strengths and passions through purposeful reflection
- Cultivating a personal understanding of meaning and purpose in one’s life that balances personal ambition with service to the world and others
- Expressing values, strengths and passions through work and service to the world
- Continuously learning new skills and seeking challenges that lead to personal growth and a better world
- Continually assessing life priorities to maintain balance, including cultivating the ability to say “no” to some opportunities
- Understanding that listening for and following vocational calling is a lifelong process
Resources for Vocational Wellness:
- EXPLORE!, a vocational retreat for first-year students
- Meant to Live, an annual vocational conference
- The Wild Hope Project
- ASPLU Outdoor Recreation
- Adventure Travel and Outdoor Recreation
- Mount Ranier National Park
Volunteer Opportunities for increasing vocational wellness
- Volunteer.gov
- PLU Center for Public Service
- Volunteer Internships Abroad through Cross-Cultural Solutions
