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Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King
Hosted by worksmartlivesmart · EN
Hope, Health, and Happiness. Would you like to live your life with less stress and more happiness? Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, more resilient you.
Stress is a powerful force in life. It can bring about illness, destroy relationships and cause chaos. There is not a one-size-fits-all coping strategy for dealing with stress in your personal life or at work. Our goal is to help you address the sources of stress, take care of yourself during stressful times, and to find ways to reach out to those around you for support. The Work Smart Live Smart flash briefing focuses on helping you to Harness Your Energy, Build Your Resiliency and Protect Your Mental Health!
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TIP 2858 – Releasing Regret Is Easier Said Than Done
Yesterday00:01:29Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Should’ve… Could’ve… Would’ve …I should have taken that other job. Should have talked to my friends before I spent all that time and energy. I could have bought the blue one instead of the black one. I should have just left it alone. Most of us have things that we regret, or wish were different in our lives, however it is both our good and bad decisions that mould us into who we are today. A great piece of advice that I was given is to “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” Easier said than done. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Toss Away The ‘Could Haves’ and ‘Should Haves’ Day: Today is the day that we write down our “could haves” and “should haves” on a piece of paper and then throw that list into the trash or fireplace. Then we make the pledge: “From this day forward, I choose not to live in the past—the past is history that I can’t change. I can do something about the present—I choose to live in the present.” Or you can try this, write down these headings on a piece of paper: My Regrets The Role I Played The Effect That The Regret Has On My Life Valuable Lessons That I Have Learned What Will Happen If I Continue To Hold On To The Regret What Will My Life Be Like If I Release The Regret Steps I Can Take To Release The Regret Steps I Can Take To Prevent Myself From Making The Same Mistake/Poor Choice This exercise can take some time, but it can help us to learn from our past and release the regret that we have, so that we can move forward into a healthier space. If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Looking for more ways to build your resiliency? Take my free on-line resiliency test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2857 – How To Be Cell Phone Courteous
2d ago00:01:34Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Have you experienced this? The driver in front of you is going slower and slower on the highway as they talk on their phone You are in the bookstore when the person walking beside you has their phone go off breaking the peace and silence. You are sitting at a restaurant enjoying the company and the meal when the person next to you engages in cell yell. I think that we have all been exposed to poor cell phone etiquette. Are you attached to your cell phone? I don’t particularly like mine. In fact, I keep it off most of the time, unless I need to call my husband or remind my kids of something if I am on the road. But it is getting harder and harder to do that. Cell phones are an integral part of our technology-based world, and they won’t be disappearing anytime soon. However, if we all practiced a little more courtesy using our phone, then maybe cell phones would not seem so annoying and intrusive. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Evaluate your own cell phone practices: Make sure you keep it down. No one wants to hear you on the phone Love the vibration. Use your phone’s vibration mode when in public Try to excuse yourself when accepting a call in a group gathering Focus on the task at hand, not your cell phone And try to make the Person You are With Feel Like the Most Important Person you want to talk to Looking for more ways to build your resiliency? Take my free on-line resiliency test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2856 – How Can We Make A Difference In A Child’s Life
3d ago00:01:16Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... What do you think… Kids will be what they see? This seems to me to be one of those nature and nurture questions. What I do believe is that all caring adults have the potential to positively impact the children and young adults around them. As leaders in our organizations and in our communities, how we treat each other, and especially, how we treat our youth matters. In a world filled so publicly with hate, prejudice, bullying and negativity, positive role models are desperately needed. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Make A Difference To Children Month: None of us are perfect. Our goal should be to provide the best examples that we can. Here are three things that as leaders we can strive to do. We can inspire our youth to dream big and work hard to achieve those dreams To develop values based on gratitude and kindness And we can teach children to respect each other’s differences One person can make all the difference in a child's life. This July, make sure that person is you! If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2855 – If All Of Your Stuff Is Overwhelming, Try Giving It Away
4d ago00:01:17Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Do you have stuff? I have stuff. And sometimes that stuff gets overwhelming. It seems that my stuff piles up and takes up more and more space. Regularly I go through my stuff and par it down. Some of that stuff I can give away to others who may appreciate it more. My oldest son just bought his first house and finally, I can get rid of all the stuff that I was saving for this day. I hung on to it, to help him out as he was starting out. It feels good to open up that space again and clean out the stuff that has been sitting on shelves in the basement all of these years. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Give Something Away Day: Part of building balance is about simplifying. This includes closets, basements, mementos, cupboards … anywhere that stuff has piled up. In the workplace, look to see what is no longer being used. Can it be donated to a school, a youth home, a shelter? Try to give something back to the world and not just the stuff that you have collected. Can you give someone your time? Can you share your expertise? Can you donate blood? Can you buy an extra bag of groceries for someone in need? Can you reach out and make a difference in some way? If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2854 – Celebrating Your Body and Your Birthday Suit
5d ago00:01:13Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Are you keeping cool today? It is the middle of summer and it is also International Nude Day. Nudist groups around the world celebrate this holiday and take it quite seriously! Today is the day to celebrate your birthday suit. However, I wouldn’t suggest it as appropriate attire for the workplace, unless you are like me and you work from home…with no chance that a delivery person will come to the door. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating International Nude Day: Be proud of your birthday suit, no matter what shape or size it comes in. Though there are some obvious benefits of going nude…like less laundry to do, but make sure that you don’t shock your family, co-workers, or neighbours. If you are going to go outside, remember that you will still need to wear sunscreen and watch out for poison ivy, if you happen to go for a walk in the woods. Finally, if going nude is not quite for you, treat your skin to some pampering. Your skin is your largest organ. So slap on some moisturizing cream and give it a bit of attention as you celebrate your skin. If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Looking for more ways to build your resiliency? Take my free on-line resiliency test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2853 – Why All Natural Does Not Necessarily Mean Safe
6d ago00:01:39Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Don’t worry. It’s all natural. Herbal medicine is expanding in popularity. According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, 70% of adults 60 years and older take at least one supplement daily, and 29% take four or more each day. Billions of dollars are spent annually on herbal products and billions more on vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements. Herbal supplements have been credited with aiding everything from digestion to depression, but it’s important to understand that “all natural” doesn’t always translate to safe. Herbal supplements are not regulated like other drugs or foods, so being aware and staying safe and healthy is vital. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Herbal Prescription Awareness Month: Follow these Safety Tips: Always talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist first before taking an herbal medication or supplement to avoid negative impacts with certain foods or other medication. One common herbal medication is St. John’s Wort. St. John’s Wort can be effective on mild to moderate depression, however it can interact with a large number of medications, including antidepressants, allergy drugs, birth control, and warfarin. Ginkgo, most commonly taken to improve memory, has been shown to interact with aspirin, diuretics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and blood thinners. Finally, follow supplement instructions, in the same way that you would follow a prescription from your healthcare provider If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2852 – How To Find A Better Balance By Simplifying Your Life
1w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... How are you doing? How’s work going? The kids? We are busy! Most of us have a full plate. And many of us have a multitude of things vying for our attention. So how can we find a better balance and simplify our life? Balance is about maximizing what you love and minimizing what you loathe. Balance is about focusing on the fundamentals: health, security, relationships, personal development, purpose and making them a priority in your life. Balance is not about equal it is about satisfaction. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Simplicity Day: Design the life that you want to live, by examining where you spend your time and energy. Avoid blaming others and situations – WE have the ultimate decision on how OUR time will be spent. Develop and set your priorities and say ‘No’ to those things which are not your priority. Do not over-program yourself and make time to focus on yourself. Don’t get caught up in trying to multitask. Stay focused. Work productively. Finally, simplify routines and de-junk your physical space. Simplifying means “letting go” of things that weigh us down. Worry, confusion, stress: these are all things can arise from complexity. Getting rid of the distracting parts of our lives, we can live a more balanced, fulfilling life. If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Looking for more ways to build your resiliency? Take my free on-line resiliency test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2851 – How Reaching Out and Cheering Up The Lonely Matters
1w ago00:01:20Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Approximately 1 in 5 seniors say that they are lonely. People can become lonely for any number of reasons, regardless of their age. Some people are lonely because they don’t feel like they fit in, while others may become lonely after the death of a loved one. Other people might just suffer from an illness that doesn’t allow them to see many people. When my boys were little, they were blessed to have 3 sets of grandparents and 3 sets of great-grandparents. Life was busy with two little ones, but we made it a point of visiting each of the great grandparents. Sometimes the boys would complain, and we would have to explain that not everyone’s lives were busy like ours. Grandmas and Grandpas loved us and looked forward to us visiting. It made them happy. It doesn’t take much to cheer up the lonely and make a difference. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Cheer Up The Lonely Day: Let your friend or family member know that you are thinking about them. Send them a message, call them on the phone, or go for a visit. We need physical contact, but giving a hug may not be appropriate at this time. Did you know that giving 5 people a hug every day can lower your own stress level by 25%. Look for other ways to get connected. Ask what they need. It’s ok to ask. And if they are not sure, let them know that you are there when they need you. If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2850 – Listen Up, Show Up, and Stand Up. Because All Lives Matter
1w ago00:01:48Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Our world is changing and sometimes that change is difficult to keep up with. Sometimes we see the need for the change, but we don’t know how to move forward. Sometimes we want the change and we look for ways to push it forward. I grew up in rural Ontario where my cousins and second cousins and so on were my neighbours and classmates. We looked like each other and we sounded like each other. I had 3 local TV stations, and we watched very little TV except for hockey, which I tuned out. I don’t remember giving skin colour a second thought. I went to University and I still don’t remember giving it a second thought. It wasn’t until I lived in Toronto that I remember hearing some of my first racial slurs. I know that 30 years later, I have said or thought things that were racial generalizations in reactions to activities, sayings, or even music. So here we are in the midst of turmoil and I am still seeing arguments around Black Lives Matter versus All Lives Matter. I absolutely agree with both statements. Black Lives Matter. All Lives Matter. Your Life Matters. My life matters. However, I can not remember a time where my skin colour has put me at a disadvantage, or made me looked down upon as something less, or put me at risk, or seen as dangerous. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So what can we all do…Listen and show up. Listen to each other. Show up and be willing to acknowledge someone’s experiences, no matter how different it may be to yours. By listening and showing up, by opening up in this way, we can examine where we can push change forward. Where we can make the necessary impact. We all have a role to play in making that happen. It’s needed and long overdue as Every Life Matters. #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2849 – Can Going To The Park Lower Your Stress?
1w ago00:01:33Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Frequently going to a park and being active can reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health, help ward off obesity and decrease feelings of depression. Research shows that: Active users of public parks have a lower body mass index People who visit parks for longer periods of time (one hour or more) have significantly lower systolic blood pressures Playing in parks also helps children build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints, improve self-esteem Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Recreation And Parks Month: Take a look at what is available near you for a relatively low entertainment fee From camping overnight to enjoying the day at the beach our parks can provide an opportunity to enjoy some of the best views and activities our countries have to offer. If you are camping overnight, plan for both the good weather and bad. Let go of your everyday worries and be in the moment. Enjoy the sights and sounds that only our parks can provide. Leave your technology at home or at least turn it off. There is nothing like cooking outdoors or sitting beside the fire. Resist the urge to bring modern conveniences with you. Check in for messages only when absolutely necessary Our parks are one of our national treasures that many of us don’t take the time to enjoy. However, they can provide us with an opportunity to relax and get connected with ourselves, our family and friends and to nature itself. Remember, If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In #mentalhealth #hr
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