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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 2842 – Is Forgetting Interfering In Your Life?
2w ago00:01:32Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Ever been standing there, looking at someone directly in their eyes, knowing that you have a history together and for the life of you, you can’t remember their name? Ever walked into a room and not remembered why you were heading there? I hate forgetting things. I get annoyed when others seem to be able to remember the smallest details and I can’t even remember being there. Sometimes I think I have early Alzheimer’s. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating I Forgot Day: I tend to believe that much of our ‘forgetting’ is based on interference theory. Interference occurs when the learning of something new causes the forgetting of older material on the basis of competition between the two. Simply…we often have way too much on our mind. Stress Affects Our Memory There is competition for our attention and competition in juggling far too many things at once. We are stressed out and this interferes with what and how we store these things. So, slow down and try to live more in the moment. Go from multi-tasking to single tasking and see if these stress reducers are memory boosters Try boosting your memory with foods rich in Omega-3 such as seafood, nuts and seeds. And if you are really concerned that you are forgetting more than you should, go and see your doctor. It may not be Alzheimer’s, but it could be the result of a number of different health issues including depression. Remember, If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Want to find more strategies to coping with stress? Check out my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 284 – Are You Failing At Self-Care
2w ago00:01:26Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Are you running on empty? Have you been neglecting your own needs because others' needs take priority? Self-care is a necessity. Self-care is not self-indulgence. Self-care refers to activities and practices that we can engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress and build our resiliency. Balancing work, family and self-care has always been challenging. The pressure to do it all, to be successful, and to put others first, can cause a great deal of stress. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Self Care Month: Our list of things to do can get so long that we forget, even neglect, to take care of our minds and bodies. Be aware of your mental and emotional health, stress level, sleep habits, cholesterol level, blood pressure. It is important to honour and care for yourself. Start with setting healthy boundaries around how you spend your time and energy. Look for positive ways to recover, refocus, and re-energize. Focus on sleeping, eating healthy, moving, learning how to pause, simplifying your life and remembering to play. 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 * The International Self-Care Foundation has developed the ‘Seven Pillars of Self-Care’ which provide a useful framework and starting point. #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2840 – Do You Know About SOS To Stress Day
3w ago00:01:33Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Coping with stress is simple…though not always easy.” We hear so much about stress. Most of it negative. Most of it about the sources or symptoms. Some of it inaccurate. And much of it not helpful. Today is SOS To STRESS Day This day was conceived because we need to hear more about how to deal with stress and build our resiliency. We already know that it is bad to be “under” too much stress. We need to know what options we have to deal with it. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating SOS To Stress Day: SOS To STRESS Day is about coping. It is about finding the right strategies to take care of the situations and ourself. What Do Sleep, Sex and Sweaty Palms Have In Common? They are all impacted by stress. Stress plays on our minds and keeps up awake at night. It can lower our libido. It brings about headaches, high blood pressure and sweaty palms. So, how do we determine the right strategies to deal with so many different sources of stress and such a large variety of symptoms? The S-O-S Principle helps us to ensure that no matter what we are facing we are able to best take care of the Situation and Ourselves and be Supported while we are doing this. There is no one way to deal with stress…despite what others may suggest or tell you. It is about designing a plan with sufficient strategies to be successful, healthy and happy. 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 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 2839– Rebuild Your Life Month, Especially When It’s Hectic
3w ago00:01:23Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Some days when things are so hectic, I forget where I am supposed to be or I leave important notes and items back at my office. I struggle daily with trying not to be a perfectionist. Sometimes my total focus is on family issues and I haven’t tackled any of the jobs on my desk. Other times when I am so pressured to meet a deadline, that even saying good night to my family seems too much of a distraction. There are habits and strategies that I use to keep me, and my family organized, and to maintain my health. My afternoon nap allows me to recoup from my working day and gear up for my evenings spent teaching karate. Spring and summer are my favourite time of year and there is nothing better than a day spent away from my office gardening, cutting the grass, or just sitting on the patio. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Rebuild Your Life Month: Finding the right balance is important for ourselves and for our organizations. Life is busy and often we are pulled in many directions. Balance is not about equality in all areas of life. It is about making choices and living in a way in which you feel motivated and satisfied with the way your life is going. If your life is not exactly how you want it to be, take the time to rethink your strategies and look for ways to rebuild your resiliency. Remember, 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 2838 – How To Develop Your People Skills
3w ago00:01:58Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... So what are people skills? And why do these skills matter in this age where communication is more focused on texting and messaging? People Skills are a set of skills enabling a person to get along with others, to communicate their ideas effectively, to resolve conflicts, and to achieve personal and business goals. One issue of having information at the tips of our fingers all times is that you can get any answer to a question, anytime and anywhere, by simply typing it into a mobile device or computer. Many have not learned to branch out, ask questions and connect with other humans to learn and gain people skills. One of the most important factors in gaining influence and achieving success, is developing strong, positive, and effective people skills. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating International People Skills Month: Learn to ask great questions that people are excited to answer and then listen attentively. You will engage at a much deeper level than the superficial ‘how are you doing?’’ Be authentic. Authenticity breeds trust, and trust breeds relationships. Engage with a story. The secret to persuading people is to tell an effective story. Connect to their head, heart and soul. Be contagious. A bad mood impacts those around us. A good mood, full of energy can produce more energy in others. Employers often seek out those who have these strong interpersonal skills as they have the ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and display the commitment and work ethic that they require. 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 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 2837 – Why Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Matters
3w ago00:01:28Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Our lives can become filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty and with little information on where to turn, we find ourselves struggling on our own. We know that this stress can have a profound effect on our health and the lives of those around us. Traumatic events can bring about an extreme stress disorder. Whether it be living through an earthquake, surviving childhood abuse, witnessing violent acts of terrorism or being a first responder to an accident, all of these can bring about PTSD. Post-traumatic Stress can seemingly creep into our lives when we least expect it. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating PTSD Awareness Day: Treatment depends on the severity and persistence of symptoms. Support, debriefing, therapy, and medications have all been shown to be effective ways of managing PTSD. We do know that having the opportunity to share your feelings and memories with others who have also experienced similar tragedies can be helpful in processing and recovering from a trauma. The number one tip is: Don’t Be Afraid To Reach Out For Support We must develop our supports as they can provide a protective barrier. Talk to friends and family about your fears. If they seem overwhelming contact your doctor or a counselor. Your workplace Human Resources Department or Employee Assistance Program may also be a valuable support. Remember, If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. For more information on coping with mental health issues, sign up for one of my on-line courses at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2836 – Education Is The Key To Reducing Drug Use
3w ago00:01:47Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... The United Nations estimates today that more than 240 million people in the world suffer from illicit drug use. This represents 4.7% of the world’s population. The breadth of the global drug problem carries a heavy burden on public health systems and workplaces with respect to treatments, care and prevention. In the world, a third of all substance abusers are women. Women are more inclined to consume opioids and prescription tranquillizers compared to men, who would be 3 times more likely to consume cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: Substance use may cause issues at work by impacting a person’s judgment, alertness, perception, motor coordination or emotional state which also impacts working safely or making safety sensitive decisions. Certain elements of work may contribute to the use of substances such as high stress, high demand/low control situations, low job satisfaction, long hours or irregular shifts, and fatigue. Employers need to design policies which outline what is an acceptable code of behaviour and what is not. By establishing or promoting programs such as an Employee Assistance Program, employees can gain better access to community services. Education is the key. Managers and supervisors should continue to be educated on how to recognize and deal with substance use issues, and employees should continue to offer educational programs about positive coping strategies and where to go if help is needed. 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 resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2835 – Show Respect By Understanding Business Etiquetter
3w ago00:01:41Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... A Stanford survey reported that 85% of job success depends on utilizing proper business etiquette. Another report said that 69% of leaders would fire an employee who demonstrated bad office manners. National Business Etiquette Week also recognizes the need for proper business etiquette in order to compete in the growing global marketplace. This can include everything from how to network, to the proper handshake, and how to remember names. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Business Etiquette Week: “Can you hear me now?” When it comes to the use of cell phones in everyday society, we not only hear you now, we hear everyone else too—nearly everywhere we go. Step away from a shared workspace to conduct your business, so as to show respect for your co-workers, especially during a meeting. No one likes to think that someone is wasting their time, especially when there are deadlines to meet. So arrive on time for your meetings. Everyone should practice good manners. Common bad manners at work include things like loud ringtones, talking and chewing, and not cleaning up after yourself. Especially, if you are doing business internationally, do your research. Do you bow, kiss or shake hands with a guest from another culture? Research will help create respect and eliminate cultural faux pas. 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 resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2834 – Celebrating Our Senses To Promote Health and Well-Being
3w ago00:02:03Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Taste, touch, sight, sound and smell. We are often bombarded and feel that we are on sensory overload. Most everything we know, feel, understand, and struggle with comes through our senses, including pain and pleasure. But how often do you actually pay attention to your specific senses? By focusing on all five of our senses, we can promote health and wellbeing in our workplace. We can use these individual senses to boost our creativity, productivity and happiness. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Celebration Of The Senses Day: Look for ways to boost each of the five senses in your workplace. Taste. Did you know that chewing gum can help you stay focused for longer on tasks that require continuous monitoring? And that chewing gum can improve concentration in visual memory tasks? Touch. I like having squish toys to play with while I am on the phone or listening to an on-line learning course. It helps me to concentrate more on what is being said. And research has found that these fidget toys are most beneficial to those who are more kinesthetic learners. Sight. Try adding a bouquet of flowers. One study found that including plants and flowers in your work environment improved productivity and creativity. Sound. Research from Cornell University found that employees who listened to happy music were able to cooperate and make group decisions better than employees who worked without a background soundtrack. If you’re going to play music in your workplace, the most important thing you need to do is match the type and tempo of the music to the task and level of concentration required. Smell. Scents are tied directly to the part of the brain that is linked to memory and emotion, so scents can influence both. Some scents are known to reduce stress, others are known to improve productivity. Play around with mild scents in your workspace to see what you prefer, just remember not to interfere with your colleagues and their ability to enjoy their workspace. Remember, 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 2833 – How To Let It Go
4w ago00:01:23Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Make it a point to never regret. Regret is an appalling waste of energy. It is only good for wallowing in. Regretful Situations and Difficult People. These can play on our minds and lead us to becoming angry, frustrated, hurt, guilt-ridden or even embarrassed. Moving past these situations can be difficult. Your logical mind wants to work it out so that it doesn't happen again. You focus on the “what if’s” and “if only’s”. You replay the situation over and over. Letting go feels like we are admitting that we were wrong in some way. Holding on to pain doesn’t fix anything. Replaying the past over and over again, doesn’t change it, and wishing things were different, doesn’t make it so. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Let It Go Day: Identify those situations or people that pushed your ‘buttons’ Try to look at the situation or person without judgement. What lesson can you learn, and appreciate that you have learned that lesson Recognize the emotions behind these situations and then do something to relieve the tension. Try deep breathing, a hobby or exercise Positive self-talk. Reaffirm that you are doing the best that you can and that letting go is not 'wrong' Finally, rely on your positive supports to keep the situation in perspective 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 resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
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