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Tree branch representing the core value of Well-Being and Sustainability

Core Value Conversation - Well-Being and Sustainability Responses

Understanding the value set of Well-Being and Sustainability:

  1. What does well-being mean to you personally? How do you define and prioritize it in your life?
  2. What does well-being mean to you beyond physical health? How might emotional, social, or environmental well-being show up in your work or community?
  3. What role do social connections play in well-being? How do your relationships with friends, family, colleagues, and community contribute to your overall sense of well-being?
  4. How do you define sustainability in your personal or professional life? What helps you maintain balance over time rather than just getting through the moment?
  5. How do you define sustainability, and what does it mean to you in your daily life?
  6. When have you felt most supported or energized at work? What factors contributed to that sense of well-being or sustainability?
  7. Does education play a role in promoting sustainability? How so? How not?
  8. How do personal boundaries contribute to a sustainable and fulfilling work life? What happens when they are missing?

Exploring how you can be a catalyst for others valuing Well-Being and Sustainability through your actions:

  1. Consider the impact of gratitude in one’s well-being. What is one action you can take this week that will cultivate a greater sense of gratitude in your daily life?
  2. Reflect on your sleep patterns. How does the quality and/or quantity of your sleep affect your overall well-being? What is one action you can take this week that will improve your sleep habits?
  3. Think about how rest and recovery fuel sustainable performance. What boundary or habit can you set this week to protect your energy and focus?
  4. Consider the environmental impact of your lifestyle. What is one action you can take this week that will reduce your carbon footprint and promote sustainability?
  5. Reflect on how your environment influences your well-being. What is one small change – physical, digital, and/or relational – you can make to create a more supportive space this week ?
  6. In what way(s) can sustainable practices be (better) integrated into your workplace or community? What is one action you can take this week that will encourage others to adopt more sustainable behaviors?
  7. Sustainability also means caring for the collective. What is one action you can take this week to promote a culture of care and well-being in your team and/or department?