Growth & Change throughout the Life Cycle Career Management 1.03

Stages of the Family Life Cycle Beginning Stage (couple) Parenting (expanding – child bearing years) Developing Stage Launching Stage Mid-Years Stage Aging/Retirement Stage

Various Life Roles Personal – your role as an individual Leisure – hobbies, finding a positive work/leisure balance Community – being involved in your community, taking on community responsibilities, giving back to the local community where you live Learner – education, life-long learning (courses, job training, professional development) Family – parenting, home & car maintenance, financial planning, meal & healthcare planning Work – travel, hours, location, taking work home, working at home

Good Health Habits Causes of Stress: Daily Activities Illness Life Changes Crisis Ways to Deal with Stress: Establish good health habits Physical Activity Talk about problems Keep a positive outlook Good time management Relaxation activities Utilize support systems

Factors that Impact physical health Diet/Nutrition Strategies Weight Management Adequate sleep/rest Physical Fitness/Activity Avoidance of harmful substances Good hygiene

Benefits of Wellness Looking & feeling good Improved productivity Improved safety Less absences due to illness Lower health care cost Increased energy level Improved self-concept

Family Changes external events often cause life changes Marriage Birth Family members in need of financial help Aging parents in need of care Called the “Sandwich generation:” a generation of people, typically in their thirties or forties, responsible for bringing up their own children and for the care of their aging parents. Death of spouse Receipt of inheritance Separation or Divorce Boomerang child A young adult, especially a college graduate, who has returned to the parental home, especially from college due to unemployment

Occupational Changes Starting a career Changing jobs Starting your own business Becoming unemployed/laid off Being promoted/demoted Lifelong learning Transfer

Health Changes Becoming disabled Growing older Chronic/terminal illness Fitness/diet plans Smoking/alcohol use

Assistance School Resources Community Resources Social Services provider Guidance Counselor Mentor Child nutrition Services Department of Social Services Mental Health Job/Career Centers Employee Assistance programs