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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 2773 – Sleep More. Dream More. Heal Better.
Apr 2400:02:33Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Have you had a bizarre dream or a scary dream and wondered what it meant if anything? Do you have a recurring dream? Are you late for a test in high school? Can you fly? Do you visit the same places night after night in your dreams? Do you remember your dreams? I have very vivid dreams and for the most part, I remember them for a little while, especially the bizarre ones. Once I woke up and was super angry at my husband because in my dream on a very lovely and romantic walk, he mistakenly thought that a little black and white critter was a kitten. I awoke suddenly in my dream as we were sprayed by a skunk. I wonder what my subconscious was trying to tell me? Was it a warning? Or was I releasing pent up emotional energy? Dreams can give us guidance and inspiration and help us solve problems. At the end of April, you can phone the National Dream Hotline and from Friday through to Sunday night, the School of Metaphysics will be on hand to offer free dream interpretations. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Dream Hotline: Sleep is one of the most effective things that we can do for our health. A good quality and quantity of sleep are needed to ensure that our minds and bodies repair and heal themselves. However, research clearly shows that people who overestimate their ability to get by on less sleep are sadly mistaken. As a lack of good quality sleep will have a negative impact over time. Tip #1 Know that sleep is essential. Some research suggests that time spent in dream sleep is what specifically heals. Dreaming allows us to re-process upsetting memories and experiences in a safer, calmer environment. Everybody dreams but not everybody remembers their dreams. Dreams are our picture language. Our dreams are not literal and so it may take a bit of work to interpret the pictures that we are seeing. If you do remember your dreams and have an interest in the meaning behind your dreams, you can call and learn how your conscious and subconscious relate to each other. Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2770 – How Stress Decreases Your Chances Of Conceiving
Apr 2100:01:44Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... In our early adult years we spent so much effort on prevention, who knew that conception could be so difficult, or that Stress Decreases Your Chances Of Conceiving. For more than a couple of years my husband and I tried to conceive a child. At that time we never heard that Stress Decreases Your Chances Of Conceiving. We endured months and months of taking temperatures, doctor visits, disappointments, crying, trying new medications, testing of all kinds and grieving. It was a horrible roller-coaster ride. We were not alone in our struggles. Infertility rates in Canada are increasing with roughly 1 in 6 couples experiencing fertility issues. While we were going through this struggle, we told very few people, especially our families. Stress grew as the months passed. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency Increasing Your Chances of Conceiving and Celebrating Infertility Awareness Week: Find Ways To Relax. I know that you may hate hearing this, but it is one thing that you can do. Be Nutrition Wise. Our nutrition impacts the way in which our bodies function, both efficiently and effectively. Aim For Emotional Balance. Watch out for negative emotions such as anger, guilt, or resentment, which many women may feel at some point in their journeys to conceive. Laugh More. Laughter can take the edge off of a stressful day. Take Advantage of Support and Counselling. Keep the Romance Alive While Trying to Conceive. If you know someone who is experiencing fertility issues, let them know that you understand how difficult this is for them and that you are there to listen to their frustrations, their fears, and their disappointments. 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 2769 – Why Being A Princess Is A Good Thing
Apr 2000:01:03Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... I want to be a princess. Not the entitled kind, but the kind who works at being secure, confident, and powerful. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Princess Week with me: One site listed 10 Qualities of a Healthy Princess Mentality A princess is humble. She doesn’t try to overtly call attention to herself. Her poise and confidence may draw attention, but she doesn’t go out of her way to get people to notice her. A princess knows her self worth. She sets boundaries and doesn’t let others walk all over her. After a princess has taken care of her personal needs, she helps those around her. A princess is a leader. She carries herself with authority. A princess has an opinion and can voice it on a subject with both strength and tact, not with judgment and force. I am working on the judgement issue. So to all the other princesses out there, have a wonderful week! Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2768 – Green Ribbons and How Signing Your Donor Card Can Save A Life
Apr 1900:01:18Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Green is the symbol for life. Appropriately, the green ribbon is the symbol of how we can save lives. Over 4000 Canadians are awaiting a transplant and unfortunately more than 200 Canadians died last year waiting transplant. I believe that many of us want to donate, but life gets in the way and we forget to sign our donor’s card and have the discussion with our loved ones. If you are okay with donating, take the opportunity during this awareness week to sign your card and discuss it with your family. Someone may be counting on you. Here are some things I didn’t know… Living donors can provide a kidney or part of their liver as well as bone marrow. Between 80-95 per cent of patients are doing well one year after their transplant. Spain has highest donation rate. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Organ and Tissue Donors Awareness Week: Having “organ donor” noted on your driver’s license or carrying a donor card or provincial health card is not all you have to do to become a donor. Organ and tissue donation are always discussed with family members prior to the donation. For that reason, it is very important that you discuss your wishes with your family. Don’t let the busyness of life get in the way of saving a life. 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 2767 – How Celebrating Husband Appreciation Day Can Benefit Your Health
Apr 1800:01:17Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Now, I must admit that I am not the best at letting my husband know how much I appreciate everything that he does. He is a wonderful man, a great friend, a good listening post, a terrific father, handyman excellence and very supportive of all of the things that I am involved with. Like many people, I spend more time thinking about what could be different, what hasn’t been done and what I wish he would do, then letting him know what I am thankful for. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Husband Appreciation Day: Take a moment and think about how life would be terribly different without this person in your life Let them know a couple of the little things that they do that make you smile Give a hug for no reason Use funny Post-It Notes and stick them in their car, their briefcase or lunch bag Send a cheerful email to them at work (not one that reminds them to pick up a few groceries on their way home) Being able to appreciate others benefits not only your relationship but also your own mood and perspective on life. Look for the things that are going right and they will start to over-shadow those things that may not be just as we would like them to be. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2766 – Mustang Sally: How Our Hobbies Relax, Restore and Re-Energize
Apr 1700:01:35Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... It debuted at the World Fair on April 17, 1964. It was featured on the covers of Newsweek and Time magazines and appeared on the silver screen in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger” that same year. Here’s another hint: It was built for the working man and it sold almost 400,000 in the first year. What am I referring to: The Ford Mustang and today is the day that all Mustang owners and enthusiasts celebrate. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Ford Mustang Day: My husband and I own a 1965 Mustang. Sally is numbers matching, which means that she is in her original condition. She is part of our resiliency tool belt, as during the summer months, we take Sally out for drives in the country. Mostly to find a good ice cream cone or to enter her in a car show. Driving around is about savouring the summer. Whether you're into gardening, fixing up vintage cars, or even soduko puzzles, research has found that hobbies are just as important to good health as exercise is, thanks to their ability to relieve stress. This study found that people who engaged in leisure activities were 34% less stressed, reported feeling happier, and their heart rate was lower. It didn't seem to matter what the participants did just so long as it was something they deeply enjoyed. So on this day of celebrating the iconic Mustang, find something that you enjoy and be immersed in it. Your health will thank you for it. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2765 – Would You Wear Your PJs To Work
Apr 1600:01:40Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... No need to get dressed up for work today. You can ditch the shoes too. Today is wear your pjs to work day, along with a pair of fuzzy bunny slippers. For me, I regularly wear my pjs to work. 15 steps down from my bedroom and 15 steps into my office and I am at work. And since I am the boss, there is not a dress code. Unless, I am going out to speak somewhere, then, I shower up, beautify and dress in my best. Whether or not you want to wear your pjs to work, today is a day to ditch the stress. Focus on self-care and let loose. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Wear Your PJs To Work Day: Have fun with this day. Many celebrities, radio stations and tv shows are celebrating, so why not you? Have your own pajama party – even if it is on-line. You may want to ensure a few rules, such as ensuring appropriate body coverage. Give prizes for the loudest pajamas or the craziest designs. If the day has passed and you didn’t wear your pjs to work in, put them on as soon as you are done. For me, there is nothing as relaxing as a cozy, comfy pair of pjs. My kids know exactly what to get me for my birthday and I love all of them. In pajamas you can be yourself. Pjs are also great on Saturdays and Sundays that are lounge all-day days. How about Pjs, a movie and hot chocolate or ice cream or other wonderful treats. 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 2764 – Why Life Sucks and Then It Doesn’t
Apr 1500:01:53Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Life as we know it has changed. And for many who are isolated from their school mates, friends, family and colleagues, or who have lost their job, or who have gotten sick, life may be pretty crappy right now. Life isn’t fair. Life sucks. Then it gets better. Then it can suck again. All we are required to do, is to take one day, or one moment at a time. To keep moving ourselves forward. Like is a journey of a million steps and hopefully we don’t stop too often and want to turn back. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Building Your Resiliency and Celebrating Life Sucks Day: It is OK to be sad, or mad, to cry, to be frustrated, to feel angry, jealous, anxious and scared. It is okay to feel. Set you intentions on those things that you can control and use that sense of control to show you that 100% of your life, right now, does not suck. Some of it may, but not 100% Focus in on the things that you can be grateful for. However small that may be. Finally, hold on to HOPE. HOPE for me stands for Hold On. Possibility Exists. Strategic Hope forces me to take action and that action is based on problem solving what I can control. And when I have a sense of control, I don’t feel so sucky. The circle of life. Hold on…it’s going to be okay. 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 2763 – How Volunteering Is An Important Part of Connection
Apr 1400:01:11Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... The most rewarding experiences that I have had have come from volunteering. Especially my time developing youth groups, being on boards for various charities and associations, and fundraising for my children’s sport programs. In fact, I would guestimate that about ¼ of my time is given to volunteering. Over a quarter of Canadians aged 15 and over volunteered for a charitable or non-profit organization last year. And though we think of women volunteering more than men, men contributed more volunteer hours on average than women. Volunteering is a way of connecting yourself to the larger society and connection is critical when it comes to dealing with the sources of stress that we face. By far the most commonly cited barriers were those related to time. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! So Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Volunteer Week: If you are a volunteer, talk about your experiences to others. Positive role models are needed, especially by our younger generations. If you are looking for volunteers for your organization, be clear about the expectations, make commitments short and ASK. Many have difficulty holding up their hand to volunteer, but would say yes if asked in person. Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr
Transcribe →TIP 2762 – Be Aware: Make A Pet Friend Not Foe
Apr 1300:01:47Tap to summarizeListen to today's podcast... Have You Ever Had A Dog Bite You? I was only two. In my mind, I vaguely remember being in our living room with my mom while she was crying and talking on the phone to the hospital. I remember being in the emergency room. And before all of this, I have a fleeting memory of being out at the barn and our dog. Somehow, our dog thought that I was going to steal his food, though I had been out there numerous times. On this particular occasion, he snapped at me and bit me, just missing my eye. Even the calmest, most loving dog can get snappy when sat on, stepped on or when they feel fear for themselves or their family. My experience could have left me scarred in many more ways than just the one that I carry on my face. Today, I am a dog lover. I don’t fear them, but I do have a very healthy respect for them. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s Tips For Protecting Yourself And Celebrating Dog Bite Prevention Week: The Canadian Safety Council estimates that in 70% of dog bite cases the victim knew the dog. Parents need to teach their children how to interact safely with Fido. NEVER disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies. NEVER pet a dog, even your own, without letting him see and sniff you first. Dogs that haven’t been properly socialized, receive little attention or handling, or are left tied up for long periods of time frequently turn into biters. Be a responsible pet owner. Properly train and socialize your dog, and teach it submissive behaviors like giving up food without growling. Cynophobia is an irrational fear of dogs. If you find that your fear of dogs is excessive and you can’t easily avoid them, seek out the help of a professional counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist. 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
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