Those creeping internal sensations of doing too much of something begs for occupational literacy.

Occupational therapist Elizabeth Townsend defines it as "a source of language and skills for persons at any age to adapt to diverse contexts and purposes."

Internal sensations may be difficult to identify with words.

Feelings are often confused with a need.

One example is suppression by activity, including consumption through shopping, food or alcohol. Silencing is another example by way of gossiping, lying, or holding unrealistic perspectives.

A Globis 2013 survey identified how 200 leaders lacked language and skills by avoiding necessary conversations by an alarming 97%. Leaders believed they might cause employee stress. 80% believed angry behaviors were a necessary part of their role with "difficult conversations."

Occupational justice commits rights, responsibilities, and liberties for quality performance and health. There are three sub-categories to identify justice of occupied time.

OCCUPATIONAL IMBALANCE

This happens when feeling overwhelmed OR underwhelmed with occupations (activities that occupy your time).

People experiencing occupational imbalance often feel or say:

There are work tasks I feel like I do too much of.

There are work tasks I feel like I do too little of.

OCCUPATIONAL DEPRIVATION

This is lacking participation in a meaningful occupation.

People experiencing occupational deprivation often feel or say:

There are a lack of opportunities to help me participate in a meaningful way.

There are a lack of resources to help me participate in meaningful way.

OCCUPATIONAL ALIENATION

This is when satisfaction is lacking or absent within an occupation.

People experiencing occupational alienation often feel or say:

I struggle when seeking meaning of what I do.

I struggle when seeking recognition for what I do.

I struggle when seeking rewards for what I do.

Occupational literacy offers the ability to adapt to diverse contexts and purposes at home, work, and in the community.