1. Caring for the Mind: “Striking an Equilibrium of Oneself Towards Work Efficiency, Wholeness and Wellness”
Christopher P. Hernandez, PhD (Cand), MAEd, MS, OTRP, RGC
Guidance Services Specialist
University of the Philippines-Diliman

2. ARE YOU HAPPY? 1. A-3; B-2; C-1 2. A-1; B-2; C-3 3. A-3; B-2; C-1

3. ARE YOU HAPPY? 9. A-3; B-2; C-1 10. A-1; B-2; C-3 11. A-2; B-1; C-3

4. ARE YOU HAPPY? 17. A-1; B-2; C-3 18. A-2; B-1; C-3 19. A-3; B-1; C-2

5. Interpretation of Scores
Over 65: little to worry about
55-64: pretty satisfied with life; occasional worries; u know how to deal with them
45-54: capable of enjoying happiness; few rocky patches
35-44: quite beret by troubles; difficulty in finding real happiness
30-34: presence of real problems; don’t find much joy; need counseling
below 30: really suffering; life is bleak; see a professional

6. What is Wellness? Achieving a balance in all aspects of the self:
Physical
Emotional
Psychological
Social
Spiritual

7. 5 Aspects of Personality
Spiritual
Psychological
Emotional
Social
Physical

8. What is Corporate Wellness?
Individual differences/peculiarities
Family dynamics
Organizational behavior & culture
Motives, Gains, Frustrations, Disappointments, Grievances
Strong sense of oneness and sense of identity

9. Developmental Age
Chronological Age

11. Factor-Trait Analysis Theory of Development
R=S1T1 + S2T2 +S3T3……..
R= Response/Behavior
S= Situation
T= Trait

12. Life-Space Permeability
Person P P P P P P P NP

13. Preventing Problems Look for opportunities to do so everyday.
Take occasional breaks, whether you use the time to eat lunch in the sun or meet a friend for coffee.
Allow yourself small indulgences

14. Preventing Problems Take a week off for vacation.
Seek out pleasant activities
Learn to appreciate your own company
Try playing musical instruments or doing some creative writing as a form of psychological release.

15. Wholeness Boosters Look and feel good Stand erect & walk tall
Put your best self forward
Walk 25% faster than ordinary people
Don’t be shy
Speak out

16. Wholeness Boosters Practice eye contact Improve your self-esteem
Acknowledge praises and compliments
Smile
Put money in your pocket

17. Wholeness Boosters Never talk over people
Don’t finish other people’s sentences
Paraphrase
Listen actively
Maintain eye contact

18. Self-Help Strategies for Better Mental Health
Exercising
Eating right
Talking to yourself
Keeping a psychological journal
Taking an optimistic view
Cultivating humor
Reaching out

19. In a Nutshell… Believe in yourself
Have strong faith in your capabilities & abilities
Nurture your mind & increase your knowledge
Prepare yourself mentally,physically, emotionally & spiritually for whatever you set out to do

20. Philosophy to live by….
“Go to sleep with a song in your heart, and a prayer in your lips so that you’ll be awake in the morning refreshed and ready to face new challenges of a new day…”

21. Thank you very much!