The Wellness Checklists

Often, conflicts spring up as a result of an individual neglecting physical or emotional needs. Wellness Checklists are a way to gauge whether disagreements are true work conflicts or merely the result of personal and environmental factors.

This activity can help employees determine whether non-work conditions could be contributing factors of a conflict. Everyone is unique and responds to different types of self care.

For example, a night out with friends can sound fun for you, but may be mentally draining for someone else.

That is why it is important that each one write their list linked to these elements:

• Physical: This includes practices that affect your physical wellness like getting enough sleep, eating well and exercising regularly.
• Emotional: This includes self awareness of your feelings and knowing how to manage them, like reducing stress and saying positive affirmations.
• Social: This includes connecting with others who support you or bring you joy.

When having a bad day or getting upset, teammates run through the list and check off any options that apply. Ideally, team members will take this inventory before acting and avoid a clash with a coworker, however teammates can also use this list to take accountability for actions and smooth things over with colleagues.

Moment of Reflection

• What are some self-care practices that I feel I should be doing more of? What’s stopping me from doing them?
• Why do I think I like certain practices more than others?
• Do I like certain types of care in different situations? Which ones?

The topics of this publication: reflection, self, integration, interactions, teamwork