A Big Word for JOB
Occupation is a fancy way for us talk about our job. It encompasses all the things we do that hold value to us. Some are paid and others are not. Some we love to do and other we have to do. Some are work and some are play. Some we do to take care of ourselves and others we do for the good of friends and family. No matter our age, we take part in jobs ALL day long! ALL our jobs are important!
The jobs we need to do
The jobs we NEED to do are the ones that keep us alive and healthy. They refuel our bodies and provide us with the time and resources we need to to the things we want to do. But are not always the most fun to take part in. Then include things like
waking up, showering, and eating
moving safely around our homes to care for family and roomates
getting dressing and interacting with others
being active and learning to foster brain and body development
going to work or
working in our homes
sleeping well to restore out bodies
The jobs we want to do
The jobs we WANT to do are the ones that make life fun and enjoyable. The also refuel our bodies and are usually ones that are fun for us to take part in. They encompass whatever your heart loves and your mind desires. Then include things like
spending time and doing thinks with family and friends
playing with friends and relaxing by yourself
pursuing sports, arts, and recreation
baking and traveling
the possibilities are endless!
the jobs we have to do
The jobs we HAVE to do are the ones we do with the purpose of freeing up our time and resources for the things we like to do. In short, they encompass any work we have to do so we get to play! Then include things like
waking up early to bake your favorite snack
driving in traffic to play a sport with friends
cleaning your house to hose a karaoke party
going to work to have money for dinner with friends.
YOUR JOB PARTNER
Occupational Therapy is your job partner. Occupational therapists come alongside to help make your NEED TO jobs easier. They can also help you prioritize your HAVE to jobs. With their expertise you can do all the things you need to and have to so that you can GET to do the jobs your WANT to do! No matter your age or stage in life, occupational therapy can come alongside you in your job journey.
