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Have you ever found yourself exhausted or caught a cold after flying for a business trip or a vacation?
Whether it's for business or for pleasure, stress from travelling can cause a person to experience many physically and mental symptoms.
The stress of being on the move can become overwhelming.
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Today is International Road Warrior Day and Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating International Road Warrior Day
Number one: Be healthy.
Road warriors can burn themselves out, so know how to relax and take care of yourself regardless of the environment.
If you're a road who flies learn the tricks and tips around avoiding jet lag.
Number two: Stay connected to your family and friends. Leave them notes. Make use of social media and plan for social times when you are not on the road.
And finally keep things simple and uncluttered.
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I disagree with the usual sentiment. Respect is earned, not given. I believe that Respect is given, first. But you can lose my respect and you may have to earn it back.
Our default setting should be to respect every person we meet. Every single one.
Respect is not just deep admiration for someone elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Respect is due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.
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Start by treating people with a more polite approach. Are you saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’?
Respect their time, energy, and experience.
Treat people they way you would hope that they would treat you with.
Sometimes, people mistakenly think that they must agree when showing respect. That is not true. It is very possible, to disagree in a manner that demonstrates politeness and consideration. That can be done without berating the person, without insulting them or their opinions, and without causing hurt, guilt or shame.
Respecting everyone can create a ripple out effect to others. Respect is like kindness and once demonstrated, it can have a profound impact on the person receiving it.
If after getting to know a person you realize they are very cruel or bigoted, or they have demonstrated a lack of respect and understanding towards their fellow humans, you don't have to continue to respect them. But it is always best when we start from a place where we believe people are good.
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Life is too short. Some Day will never come. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Time’s Up Day is here. Today is the day to make the most of your life.
It is also the time to get over whatever is standing in between you and someone else: Arguments, disagreements, feeling slighted, jealous, or whatever it is. It is time to address the situation head on.
Hurt is inevitable in significant relationships. Yet pain and strife do not have to mean a relationship is going to end.
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Time is fleeting. Waiting until tomorrow, may be too late. Tell yourself that time is up and reach out to the person today. Call them on the phone, or send them an email.
It takes two people to mend a broken relationship. There is no sense in trying to fix something if you are the only one willing to do the work. If the other person is unapologetic, dismissive, or continues hurtful behavior, it might be time to move on.
If it is a worthwhile relationship to work on, then use your best communication skills. Instead of trying to think of what you need to say next, stop and try to understand what they are telling you. Careful listening shows respect and will help you both figure out what to do next.
The time for repairing relationships is today
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Our stress can be negatively impacted by the way in which we organize our daily activities and routines, and by the organization or lack there of in our physical environment. De-junking our physical space can increase our efficiency, our effectiveness and can add to a sense of control which can help us create a calm and peaceful presence.
I love purging my files and this summer saw me get rid of more than one full cabinet of paper!
Now is a very good time to do some fall cleaning. It is time to purge some stuff that is getting in the way of doing business efficiently, or that may be adding to the clutter, and stopping us from being as creative and productive as we can be.
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Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Love Your Files Week.
While most of us are fairly paperless, it is a good time to look through past paper files and purge. Do you need to keep a hard copy, from a project that is no longer active? Make sure you have an ecopy then off to the recycle box or shredder it goes.
Look at the files on your computer. Have you cleaned out your downloads file? Refile those that you actually need and delete those that are no longer relevant.
This is especially important for picture files. Most can be uploaded again if needed.
Have you backed up your files? A little extra time ensuring that your back ups are done, can save you heartache and wasted energy if something goes amiss.
Today is as good a time as any.
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Your image is the way you appear to others Some say that it shouldn’t matter how others perceive you. But life Is all about relationships. And for most of us, everything that we do involves other people.
Building a better image is about making improvements in order to change the way we appear to others. It is about ensuring that when people think about us that they have a positive perception about who we are and the benefits of connecting with us.
Our image encompasses your personality, values, culture, and beliefs.
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Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Build A Better Image Week.
Take stock. Before changing your personal image take a step back and consider what you want others to perceive. What are your strong qualities? What do you want to showcase? What first impression do you want to convey?
Next evaluate. What do others think about now when they do think of you and is that different from the image that you want to present? Get feedback from those that you trust to provide honest information.
Beware. Caring too much about how others perceive us, is not good for our mental health. However, aligning how we want people to perceive us with how they actually do, can help to eliminate some of the stress that we may be encountering in our day-to-day relationships.
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You may be like me and feeling that the challenges and changes that we are currently facing are taking their toll on your energy and your mental health. We have buckled down, and hunkered down.
We will never feel at ease or in control if our task list is so long that it doesn’t allow for a little downtime.
A lack of self-care causes more stress. Self-care during challenging times is critical. Without it, we can not be resilient. We need to give ourselves permission to do less and to focus on our needs.
To take care of ourself is restorative. People who focus on self-care are happier and have more stamina to get more accomplished.
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This pandemic is taking a toll on our work, our economy, our social lives, and also on our mental health.
These are challenging times and now is the time to be kind to yourself. Now is the time to focus on what you can do, not what you can’t do.
Look for ways to engage in self-care that works for you. If you hate yoga, don’t force yourself to workout in an on-line yoga class. You don’t need the extra pressure, guilt, and challenge.
When you find yourself reacting negatively, remember the acronym STOP.
Stop
Take a couple of Deep Breaths
Observe what is happening
Proceed by recognizing your fears, frustrations, guilt, sadness, hunger, tiredness etc and take an appropriate action by making amends, satisfying the need, diverting, re-energizing, refocusing, or relaxing.
Test out a variety of calming techniques. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to relaxation, meditation, or mindfulness.
Taking a mini-break will remind you that you’re worth it. Make a list of 10 self-care activities that resonate with you. Try to take at least one mini-break a day where you incorporate a self-care activity from your list.
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Would you? Could you hug your boss?
Maybe not, but how is your relationship with your boss?
According to a website out of the UK this quiz may help you determine if you have a good or stressful relationship with your boss.
Does your boss trust you?
Do you trust your boss?
Have you shared personal stories and weekend activities?
Do you work well with your boss? Are you productive?
Where do you stand with your boss?
Do you work towards the same goals?
Have you and your boss socialized together?
Do you speak to your boss openly about problems you have at work?
The more ‘yes’ answers, the more likely you are able to work well with your boss.
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Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Hug Your Boss Day:
Understand the differences between you and your boss. Are they more detail-focused or more the ideas type of person? Do they tend to procrastinate or have unrealistic time frames? How do they maintain their composure during stressful times? Are they able to delegate or do they like to be hands-on?
Work on various ways to improve the relationship between the two of you. Develop strategies that help you to minimize the differences and maximize the similarities.
Communication is the key to a successful relationship.
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I find the transition from summer into fall a tough one. I feel draggy, and sometimes not very creative or motivated to work on my business.
What gets me kicked into gear is connecting to those around me. My friends and colleagues who cheer me on and get my creative juices flowing.
Encouragement, as they say, goes straight to the heart. In fact, the word itself comes from a combination of the prefix en which means “to put into” and the Latin root cor which means “heart”.
We all could use a little encouragement and a few words of inspiration now and again.
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Encouragement lifts up someone when they are down, so be deliberate and reach out today to someone who could use a boost.
Send a card, give a call, or send a text to a colleague who may be struggling.
Provide reassurance and inspiration to the people around you. Be deliberate in your words to others.
Encouragement matters.
Simply having others believe in you is enough to keep you moving forward in tougher times.
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Children do not attempt or die by suicide
False. In fact, 3% of our children are suicidal at any given time and our rates are increasing among our youth. It is the second leading cause of death among our children ages 15-19 and studies show that 1 in 7 students have seriously considered suicide.
Identifying those children at risk for suicide can be problematic in that communication skills may be limited, emotional development may lead to spur of the moment decision-making, and support networks limited.
It is estimated that about 80% of people give some sort of clue that they are considering suicide. Behaviourally, children may give away their prize possessions, or they may lose interest in their hobbies, activities, school-work and friends.
Verbally, children may communicate a sense of hopelessness around their situation, self-hate or self-esteem statements such as ‘everyone would be better off without me around’, or they may express more physical complaints.
Though most people give some sort of clue, it is important to remember that it is not a family member’s ‘fault’ if that clue is not recognized or given significance at that time. There is not a parent out there who is superhuman, totally tuned in, and able to tell the future.
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Giving support, providing information and alternatives, and finding the appropriate helping strategy is not easy but resources are available.
Children do die by suicide even in the most supported situations. However, as caregivers and parents we can look for the clues and not be afraid to address the issue of suicide.
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“A permanent solution to a temporary state.”
We often don’t hear about those that died by suicide. Because we don’t talk about it, those around us can suffer in silence, unaware of the supports that may be available to them. There is little funding because there is no public outcry. But the issue of suicide touches us all – whether directly or indirectly.
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and it is celebrated on September 10th each year as a way to improve education about suicide, disseminate information, decrease stigmatization and, most importantly, raise awareness that suicide can be preventable.
Around the world, every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide.
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Read and learn as much as you can about suicide – it’s prevalence, the signs and symptoms, and personal stories from survivors. Understand the pain that those who even consider suicide as an option, must be in.
Be open and not afraid. Don’t be afraid to ask directly about the issue of suicide.
Know the resources that are available to help.
Suicide is a difficult issue to discuss, but it is even a more difficult issue to experience. Let’s help support those who are in pain so that they can find a better solution to living a peaceful and purposeful life.
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.
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The podcast currently has 3,048 episodes available.