Workshop Summary

When we think of being tired, the first thing that often comes to mind is sleep. In this workshop, you will learn about 14 areas of wellness that will help you learn how to feel more rested and recharged in your life.

Through a quick and interactive wellness assessment tool and intentional storytelling, participants will learn how their wellness goes beyond sleep, and develop clearer understandings of the types of wellness we can make more space for in our lives.

This workshop will help you rest, so you can have the energy to further enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Course Learning Objectives

Holistic Wellness: Understanding, Assessing, and Strengthening Your Whole Self

Kwasi Adu-Poku’s facilitated session aligns with the Kujitambua theme by helping participants reimagine wellness as a multidimensional and empowering practice. Through an interactive exploration of 14 distinct areas of wellness, participants will deepen their understanding of how different domains — including emotional, physical, social, spiritual, digital, and more — influence their overall well-being.

Youth will complete a brief digital wellness assessment to identify their current wellness levels, using measurable indicators to better understand patterns, strengths, and areas for growth. Guided reflection will support participants in developing personalized strategies to strengthen specific wellness domains and improve long-term outcomes.

The session also provides practical tools to manage and mitigate burnout, equipping participants with greater awareness of how stress accumulates and how intentional practices can restore balance. By the end of the workshop, youth will walk away with a clearer understanding of the diverse areas of wellness available to them and a personalized plan to support sustainable, whole-person growth.

About the Speaker

Kwasi Adu-Poku (he/him) is an award-winning social entrepreneur and Founder of The Reach Series. He holds a BSc in Kinesiology from McMaster University, and an MA in Public Policy and Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University.

He has hosted or spoken at over 110 engagements and programs in nonprofit, educational, and corporate settings, sharing messages around wellness, personal, and career development.