The Connection Between Wellness and Career Success

by Akshay Manchanda

Category: Poetry (Grade 9-12)

Students graduate college and start their career

They contribute to society, yet problems may appear

If they do not prioritize their health 

Physical wellness is more important than accumulated wealth

People can excel with a strong body and mind

Leading to a productive workforce for all of mankind

Daily exercise is essential for staying fit

A necessity for jobs that often require employees to sit

Including receptionists, software developers, and bus drivers too

Ensuring increased focus in ventures they pursue

Intense careers necessitate eating nutritious meals

Reducing illness and allowing the body to rapidly heal

Employers must have resources to assist with mental well-being

There may be pain under a facade of sunshine they are seeing

Living in a digital age where online connections leave us feeling more alone

Can lead to a maelstrom of conflicting feelings finally shown

Maintaining mental health is a catalyst for making good choices

The buzz of chattering coworkers replaces the internal screaming voices

Facing adversity is a trait that everyone should possess

It drives workplace success, both employers and employees acquiesce

By overcoming daily challenges and small struggles

One can take a step back from all the activities they juggle

To see the bigger picture, starting with the end in mind

An empty freeway ahead, traffic and speed bumps behind

Future employers will have a heavy emphasis on employee satisfaction

Investing in gym equipment and reducing job stress costs a fraction

Of what will be made in the future with increased productivity

The sky's the limit for corporate creativity

A healthy work-life balance to reduce anxiety and depression

Will pave the way for advancement in every profession