Occupational Wellbeing
District Professional Development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
When you experience life’s challenges, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to help. As an employee you have access to the valuable Cigna Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you. EAP personal advocates will work with you and your household family members to help you resolve issues you may be facing, connect you with the right mental health professionals, direct you to a variety of helpful resources in your community and more. They are always just a call or click away. To learn more, call 877.622.4327 or visit myCigna.com. Employer ID: fortosage (for initial registration).
Setting career goals
When setting goals, it is important to not only ask ourselves what success looks like and what we are aiming to achieve, but also to identify how much we are willing to sacrifice in order to reach those goals. Knowing the amount of commitment we are willing to make can help us create and implement an effective plan to reach those goals. Here are some tips from James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, to help you on your journey to success:
HOW TO SET GOALS YOU'LL ACTUALLY FOLLOW
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Ruthlessly eliminate your goals
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Stack your goals
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Set an upper bound
Goal Setting: A Scientific Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals
Connecting Your Purpose to Your Career
Aligning your career and purpose allows you to perform meaningful work. Improved health, longevity and economic success have all been linked to having a purpose. Here are few ways to work towards finding your purpose.
Tips for Finding Your Career Purpose
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Focus on intrinsic motivation
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Prepare yourself for positive change
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Make a list of your strengths
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Identify your core values
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Take small, frequent steps