Occupational Wellness is all about finding a profession that you believe in, a profession that WILL enrich your life through work. It is where you can contribute your god given gifts, honed skills and unique talents while becoming excited about the importance of not simply your own personal gratification, but your contribution to your family, friends, community, and world. Your profession of choice, job satisfaction, career ambitions, and personal performance are all very important factors on your path toward Occupational Wellness.

By choosing a career which is harmonious with your values, interests, and beliefs you can become empowered thru your personal role in that industry and even society as a whole.  This empowerment then resonates creating an overflow of incredibly positive effects into other aspects of life and wellness.  I mean, wouldn’t you be happier all around if you truly believed in and loved?

For some, finding their dream job is simple, while others are still trying to figure out what they should do with their lives.  Figuring out what your passion is, what kind of personality you are, and what your gifts, skills, and talents are is key to discovering your dream profession.  Try utilizing the steps below to help in finding your perfect profession:

1)  Ignoring your practicality, think about what
     you LIKE to do.

If income was not an issue, what type of activity would you do for free simply because you  love doing it so much? What are your hobbies or things you love to do in your spare time?

2)  Who you are and what environment do
     you excel in?

Many people can get by in environments and situations that are not ideally suited to them, but shouldn’t your perfect profession be one that fits your personality? For example, if your passion from step one is photography, your dream job could be a photojournalist or an artist depending on the environment and amount of interaction with others you excel in. Photojournalism may not be the best fit for an introverted person who wants to work at home, while being an artist may not be the dream job of an extrovert who thrives on going, going, going and talking to lots of people.

3)  Be Honest, what are your gifts, skills, and
     talents? 

Everyone has a gift for something.  It could be anything from baking cupcakes, art, selling products, building, designing, teaching, or even riding a bike. Think back, what subjects were you good at in school?  Have you ever received an award something you did well? What do you do better than everyone you know? Don’t limit yourself; everyone has a special gift, skill, and talent or two.

4)  Put it all together! 

After answering the above questions you should at least have some options to think about turning into your dream job.

Remember, just because you’ve found your dream job doesn’t mean it will make you extremely wealthy overnight.  If you need to, and sometimes should, start small and dream big.  There is nothing wrong with keeping your current job while you build, plan, and transition into the job and life of your dreams.  The knowledge of knowing what your dream job is can serve in keeping you on the same path as your perfect profession and success, no matter what your “day job” is.  We believe you have the ability to do what you love, find happiness, and fulfillment in your dream job while creating Financial Wellness as well.   

Here at Narayan, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to help our friends, family, clients, and partners achieve their goals and live their dreams of wellness, including the occupational and financial aspects. 

To learn about an amazing business opportunity that may help you reach yours while creating wellness in the world, CLICK HERE!

With fresh avocado, crunchy cucumber and jicama, healthy quinoa, currants, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, mango lime vinaigrette, and much more - this fresh, filling, meal of a salad is sure to tickle your taste buds with an array of textures and unique flavor combos while filling your belly with happy contentment. 

Try it tonight - You're sure to loooooove it!



Salad ingredients:
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup peeled, chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped jicama
1 cup chopped avocado
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 tbsp. pepita seeds
4 tbsp. currants (may sub raisins)
2 tbsp. lime juice
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 cups mixed salad greens
4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (may sub couscous)
8 cups water
1 cup black beans
1 cup pre-cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined or chicken, diced (leave out for a vegetarian/vegan option)

Mango lime vinaigrette:
1 cup chopped fresh mango
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ cup Agave Nectar syrup
¼ cup lime juice
1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 ½ tsp. sea salt
1 ½ tsp. grated fresh ginger
¼ tsp. ground cumin

Garnish:
Fresh mango, thinly sliced
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:
1.     Prepare quinoa: bring water to boil (2 cups of water per 1 cup quinoa). Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes. If any water remains, turn heat off and allow to sit to absorb remaining liquid.  Cool to room temperature or remove premade quinoa from fridge.

2.     Prepare salad dressing: place all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender and puree. Place in fridge to chill.

3.     In a large bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, jicama, cilantro, avocado, red onion, and shrimp. Toss with lime juice, sea salt and pepper.

4.     Add quinoa, dressing, and all remaining “salad” ingredients into the bowl.  Toss thoroughly.

5.     Distribute salad evenly onto serving plates/bowls then garnish with 2-4 slices fresh mango and lightly sprinkled with cayenne pepper.

*Adapted from Native Food's Ensalada Azteca*