CEO Message
Howard Lee
President & CEO
Five Priorities that Contribute to Our Well-Being and Help Us Thrive
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed us in many ways. Hopefully it has taught us to pause and re-examine our priorities. I would like to share with you five priorities that I’ve recently learned from Gallup’s book “Wellbeing at Work” by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter that can contribute to your well-being and help you to thrive. They are ranked by order of importance.
First, job satisfaction. According to Gallup, this is the most important factor to well-being. Do you need to re-examine this area of your life? Employers can help by making sure employees understand why their job matters.
Second, social health. Humans needs to feel connected to something. Do you have someone or something that gives you connection? Do you need to work on your relationships with others?
Third, your financial health. Are you living within your means? Are you taking advantage of all the benefits offered by your employer, for example your 401k plan contributions? Do you need to better manage your credit card spending? Having control in this area helps to reduce stress.
Fourth, physical and mental health. This one is probably the most obvious and the hardest to change. Is this an area that needs more attention? If so, then start with simple and realistic goals that can be integrated in your daily routine. Going out for a walk, drinking more water, and getting a good night’s rest might be areas to consider. Small achievements like making your bed each morning may help with motivation.
Fifth, do you like where you live? It is easy to agree that Hawaii is a wonderful place to live. The weather and the people are hard to beat. Being a part of something bigger than yourself can contribute to your well-being and give you a greater sense of purpose. Helping others, doing volunteer work in your community, or even being a good neighbor are a few ways to help your community flourish.
Working on these priorities allows us to thrive. Some areas may be stronger than others and constant adjustments are normal. Perhaps you made a good career for yourself, but you now need to focus on your health or social connections. I encourage you to examine these five priorities to see where you might make some improvements. Good luck!
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