How Spiritual Fitness can Create Workplace Wellness PRESENTED

How Spiritual Fitness can Create Workplace Wellness PRESENTED BY LYNDA GONZALES HW 420 – PROFESSOR MARK MAULE KAPLAN UNIVERSITY, STUDENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

INTRODUCTION: What is Spirituality? With the pace of life, faster and more furious than ever before, many of us find ourselves asking, “What is it all for? ” Core Concepts of Spirituality Include: Wellness Paradigm *Emotional Well-Being – To be in control of our emotions, not controlled by them *Mental Well-Being - Being able to quiet the mind through meditation, as well as to gather various sensory information. *Physical Well-Being – Experiencing Optimum Health, Free of Illness and Disease *Spiritual Well-Being – Three Pillars of Human Spirituality 1) Meaningful and Healthy Internal and External Relationships 2) Strong Values 3) Having a Purpose in Life

Personal Spirituality PROFESSIONAL SPIRITUALITY What type of relationship do you have with yourself, family and friends? What is your personal faith or system? belief WHAT ARE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS LIKE WITH YOUR CO-WORKERS? Do you get out of bed everyday with a purpose? DOES YOUR WORK FULFILL YOU? What are you gifts/talents? DO YOU HAVE A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND LIFE? What state of physical health are you in? Do you have a spiritual or religious practice? HOW DOES YOUR WORK AFFECT YOUR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING?

Mission Statement Everyday we are here to not only serve our clients and provide a 5 Star Service each time, but to appreciate one another, promote balance, learn together, work together harmoniously and align our goals peacefully.

Our lives are a series of events strung together through the spirit of each breath and heartbeat.

Examples of Spiritual Fitness in the Workplace Treat one another with respect and dignity Help one another develop their professional potential Have sincere intentions towards one another Work together peacefully Comply with policies and procedures Uplift one another in times of triumph and also in times of defeat Serve each other Give genuine care and concern for one another

Perceived Roadblocks serve as Spiritual Growth. . .

Exercising the Muscle of the Soul It is the muscles of the soul that help us through roadblocks, setbacks and challenges that life throws our way. The Muscles of The Soul are exercised and trained just as we exercise our physical muscles. The Muscles of The Soul make up our spiritual health and develop our spiritual potential.

Humor: Puts us in a Positive Mood Forgiveness: The gift of Compassion towards ourselves and those who have harmed us Curiosity: Continuously seeking information Persistence: Never taking NO for an answer Courage: Pushes us to move forward in difficult times Patience: To practice patience and stillness Optimism: Keeping a Positive Mindset during times of struggle

Muscles of the Soul Continued Faith: Knowing that Everything will turn out well Intuition: Inherent knowing of something before it actually happens Integrity: Integration of all the Muscles of the Soul – Honesty Humbleness: Serving Others – Treat others the way you want to be treated Unconditional Love: Hallmark of the Muscles of the Soul – To give without expectations or conditions

Spiritual Activities to Practice in the Workplace: Part One The connecting process is all about relationships: cultivating, nurturing, and sustaining them. Step 1) Get to know someone at work that you do not usually socialize or converse with. Step 2) Get to know someone at work on a deeper level that you already socialize or converse with. Examples of Questions to Ask on the next slide. . .

What do you do for Fun outside of Work? What more are you wanting in your career right now? WHEN ARE YOU THE HAPPIEST? How do you recharge? What would a "perfect" day look like for you? (http: //www. inc. com/shelley-prevost/25 -revealing-questions-that-build -better-relationships-at-work. html) WHAT WOULD YOU MOST REGRET NOT HAVING DONE BY THE END OF YOUR LIFE? WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE ON PEOPLE?

Spiritual Activities to Practice in the Workplace: Part Two Practice Humbleness with your Co-Workers for One Month Find something each day you can do for someone else at work, with no expectation or condition of recognition or repayment. Examples given on the next slide. . .

Give a card to a co-worker thanking them for all their help and guidance in developing your professional career Give a small gift or card to a co-worker whose birthday may be coming up Bring donuts or a healthy snack for your office staff to share Clean up the common area where everyone works throughout the day Open doors each time you come in contact with a co-worker Smile at all of your co-workers any chance you get Genuinely ask how another co-workers day is going Offer to help someone who is struggling with a project or deadline Avoid Office Gossip and Give Compliments Instead (http: //www. rd. com/advice/work-career/13 -ways-to-be-a-better-coworker/)

Conclusion In life, we spend more of our time at work than we do anywhere else. Creating a culture of Wellness and Spiritual Fitness will create Harmony and Wellness in the Workplace. Remember to: *Exercising the Muscles of the Soul *Create Spiritual Practices through activities that allow you to connect and serve your co-workers *Appreciate One another *Work and Learn Together as a Team *Get to know one another * Get through life’s roadblocks together

“We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us. It’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. ” Health of the Human Spirit: Spiritual Dimensions for Personal Health 2013, Brian Luke Seaward

References #1 Reference #2 Reference #3 http: //www. inc. com/shelleyprevost/25 -revealing-questions-thatbuild-better-relationships-atwork. html - 25 Revealing Questions That Build Better Work Relationships. By Shelley Prevost http: //www. rd. com/advice/workcareer/13 -ways-to-be-a-bettercoworker/ - 13 Ways to be a better Co-Worker. Readers Digest Health of the Human Spirit: Spiritual Dimensions for Personal Health, 2 nd Edition. 2013, By Brian Luke Seaward. All Chapters.