Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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  • EP 857 – Connecting With Your Spouse
    Have you ever been in a good mood, and then one conversation with your spouse can turn your mood around?Research shows that moods and emotions are highly contagious.
    We can literally catch each others’ emotions like viruses, a phenomenon known as emotional contagion.
    I love my spouse and hopefully, if you have one, you can say that too.
    However, the mood I bring to the home and that he brings home affects our conversations and connections with each other.
    Research has found that wives were not affected significantly by their spouse’s stress. Husbands, however, experienced lower marital satisfaction when their wives reported higher stress.
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Spouse’s Day:
    Self-awareness is the first step toward bringing moods under control so that they don’t continually impact your relationships.
    Make an effort to enter into a conversation in an upbeat frame of mind.  Change your routines if you are irritated by the rush-hour traffic.
    Watch your body language. Research has shown that when people are trying to “read” someone’s mood they rely heavily on that person’s body language for cues. So make sure your posture, gestures, and facial expressions send the right signals.
    Be proactive about managing your moods. Learn a few stress-management techniques that may help you avoid negative moods altogether. Mood lifters may also include talking to a funny friend, listening to music, or going for a walk.
    Take care of your health. Bad moods can have physical causes, including hunger, fatigue, and pain. Build your resiliency to buffer yourself against these.
    Remember that emotions are contagious and your relationships are precious.
    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.
    2 min
  • EP 856 – Are You Feeling Blue
    It is Blue Monday….the most depressing day of the year.
    The date was calculated by using many factors, including: weather conditions, debt level, time since Christmas, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and feeling of a need to take action.
    This isn’t a scientifically true formula, but it does point out several things that we already know.  Our stress levels are impacted by many things such as negative weather conditions, lack of finances, unrealistic expectations and unmet goals.  If all of these things come to a head at the same time, it certainly can make for a stressful or depressing time in our life.
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Blue Monday:
    Get outside. Go for a walk.  Even if it is a snowy, winter’s day, the benefits of getting a light break, beat staying indoors and moping around.
    Turn today into a celebration.  Plan special activities at work or going out with friends. 
    Start planning a vacation.  Even just looking at beautiful vacation pictures has a positive impact on our mood.
    Know though, that sometimes, it is okay to indulge in the blues.  Wrap up in a cozy blanket, turn on that sappy movie, and let all of your emotions flow out.
    If you think that you have moved beyond the blues, talk to your doctor.  Seasonal Affective Disorders and Depression are serious and can spiral out of control quickly.  The sooner you do, the better.
    Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 856 – Are You Feeling Blue
    It is Blue Monday….the most depressing day of the year.
    The date was calculated by using many factors, including: weather conditions, debt level, time since Christmas, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and feeling of a need to take action.
    This isn’t a scientifically true formula, but it does point out several things that we already know.  Our stress levels are impacted by many things such as negative weather conditions, lack of finances, unrealistic expectations and unmet goals.  If all of these things come to a head at the same time, it certainly can make for a stressful or depressing time in our life.
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Blue Monday:
    Get outside. Go for a walk.  Even if it is a snowy, winter’s day, the benefits of getting a light break, beat staying indoors and moping around.
    Turn today into a celebration.  Plan special activities at work or going out with friends. 
    Start planning a vacation.  Even just looking at beautiful vacation pictures has a positive impact on our mood.
    Know though, that sometimes, it is okay to indulge in the blues.  Wrap up in a cozy blanket, turn on that sappy movie, and let all of your emotions flow out.
    If you think that you have moved beyond the blues, talk to your doctor.  Seasonal Affective Disorders and Depression are serious and can spiral out of control quickly.  The sooner you do, the better.
    Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 855 – Belly Laugh For Health
    Author CW Metcalfe, writes that Humour can help you thrive in change, remain creative under pressure, work more effectively, play more enthusiastically, and stay healthier in the process.
    It has been shown that a big old belly laugh, reduces physical and emotional tension for as long as 45 minutes. The heartier, the more relaxing it is and the longer the positive effect.
    A good belly laugh can stimulate your internal organs, increase your circulation, raise the level of oxygen in the blood and boost the immune system. A group of researchers found that laughing boisterously 100 times a day will give you the same impact as 10 minutes of rowing or 15 minutes on an exercise bike.
    Studies show that those who are able to laugh at work are more productive and less distracted than their humourless counterparts.
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Belly Laugh Day:
    Find funny friends and co-workers who can make you laugh.
    Develop a Humour First-Aid Kit and fill it with your favourite jokes, clippings, and stories
    Watch funny TV programs, movies and videos
    Being able to laugh about our situation and ourselves helps us to release the tension, regain our perspective, accept that which we cannot change and experience joy. Not only that, but, it also gives us the physical energy and mental resilience needed to survive.
    Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In
    2 min
  • EP 855 – Belly Laugh For Health
    Author CW Metcalfe, writes that Humour can help you thrive in change, remain creative under pressure, work more effectively, play more enthusiastically, and stay healthier in the process.
    It has been shown that a big old belly laugh, reduces physical and emotional tension for as long as 45 minutes. The heartier, the more relaxing it is and the longer the positive effect.
    A good belly laugh can stimulate your internal organs, increase your circulation, raise the level of oxygen in the blood and boost the immune system. A group of researchers found that laughing boisterously 100 times a day will give you the same impact as 10 minutes of rowing or 15 minutes on an exercise bike.
    Studies show that those who are able to laugh at work are more productive and less distracted than their humourless counterparts.
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Belly Laugh Day:
    Find funny friends and co-workers who can make you laugh.
    Develop a Humour First-Aid Kit and fill it with your favourite jokes, clippings, and stories
    Watch funny TV programs, movies and videos
    Being able to laugh about our situation and ourselves helps us to release the tension, regain our perspective, accept that which we cannot change and experience joy. Not only that, but, it also gives us the physical energy and mental resilience needed to survive.
    Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In
    2 min
  • EP 854 - Fighting The Winter Blues
    The alarm clock goes off, but you would rather roll over and continue sleeping. You get up, look in the mirror and you feel dumpy and grumpy. You go to the cupboard and instead of something healthy, you pull out one of those sugar cereals. You are not sure what is happening, but there are days when life is definitely more of a challenge.
    Reportedly 65% of us notice a difference in our mood and energy in the fall and winter. These people may be fighting the winter blues. This decrease in mood and energy colours the way in which we handle the other areas of our life that compete for our energy and attention.
    Research into the direct causes of the winter blues is ongoing. However, the more severe form, called Seasonal Affective Disorder, is thought to be related to seasonal variations in light which negatively impact the production of neurotransmitters and hormones that affect our sleep, mood and appetite.
    The winter blues are usually characterized by varying degrees of sadness, anxiety and energy. Winter blues differ from SAD in that the symptoms do not last as long and do not interfere significantly with everyday living.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency Against Seasonal Affective Disorders:
    Increase your exposure to light. Spend at least 20 minutes twice a day.
    Arrange your indoor environment so that it receives more natural light.
    Install full spectrum lights.
    By increasing your exposure to light and monitoring your diet, sleep patterns and exercise levels you will be able to maintain your health, increase your energy and combat the winter blues.
    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.
    2 min
  • EP 854 - Fighting The Winter Blues
    The alarm clock goes off, but you would rather roll over and continue sleeping. You get up, look in the mirror and you feel dumpy and grumpy. You go to the cupboard and instead of something healthy, you pull out one of those sugar cereals. You are not sure what is happening, but there are days when life is definitely more of a challenge.
    Reportedly 65% of us notice a difference in our mood and energy in the fall and winter. These people may be fighting the winter blues. This decrease in mood and energy colours the way in which we handle the other areas of our life that compete for our energy and attention.
    Research into the direct causes of the winter blues is ongoing. However, the more severe form, called Seasonal Affective Disorder, is thought to be related to seasonal variations in light which negatively impact the production of neurotransmitters and hormones that affect our sleep, mood and appetite.
    The winter blues are usually characterized by varying degrees of sadness, anxiety and energy. Winter blues differ from SAD in that the symptoms do not last as long and do not interfere significantly with everyday living.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency Against Seasonal Affective Disorders:
    Increase your exposure to light. Spend at least 20 minutes twice a day.
    Arrange your indoor environment so that it receives more natural light.
    Install full spectrum lights.
    By increasing your exposure to light and monitoring your diet, sleep patterns and exercise levels you will be able to maintain your health, increase your energy and combat the winter blues.
    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.
    2 min
  • EP 853 – Sugary Sweet
    Could you go with out eating refined sugar for even one day?
    Eating well and maintaining energy throughout the day can be a difficult feat in today’s busy workplaces.  When we are time pressured, we tend to make poor nutritional choices.  Often, we skip lunch and grab for a soft drink, cup of caffeine or an energy drink to keep us going. 
    These poor food choices can promote obesity, illness and negatively impact productivity. 
    Companies are looking for simple ways to promote health and support healthier nutrition. 
    Some are adding vending machines that have more healthy choices and others have taken a harsher stance and eliminated the “pop and chip” machines altogether. 
    Some company cafeterias have added a premium fee to “fast food” items or subsidized healthy meals and snacks. 
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Sugar Awareness Week:
    Examining the nutritional needs and habits of your employees, makes good business sense.  When designing your workplace wellness program, look for ways to educate, support behaviour changes and promote a healthier environment. 
    The results may not just be reduced waist sizes and decreased benefits usage, but more engaged and productive employees.
    Looking for resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 853 – Sugary Sweet
    Could you go with out eating refined sugar for even one day?
    Eating well and maintaining energy throughout the day can be a difficult feat in today’s busy workplaces.  When we are time pressured, we tend to make poor nutritional choices.  Often, we skip lunch and grab for a soft drink, cup of caffeine or an energy drink to keep us going. 
    These poor food choices can promote obesity, illness and negatively impact productivity. 
    Companies are looking for simple ways to promote health and support healthier nutrition. 
    Some are adding vending machines that have more healthy choices and others have taken a harsher stance and eliminated the “pop and chip” machines altogether. 
    Some company cafeterias have added a premium fee to “fast food” items or subsidized healthy meals and snacks. 
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Sugar Awareness Week:
    Examining the nutritional needs and habits of your employees, makes good business sense.  When designing your workplace wellness program, look for ways to educate, support behaviour changes and promote a healthier environment. 
    The results may not just be reduced waist sizes and decreased benefits usage, but more engaged and productive employees.
    Looking for resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 852 – How To Deal With Your Difficult Customers
    Negative attitudes and behaviours are usually expressed when our customers are stressed out or they just don’t have the energy to use better communication skills, judgment and manners.
    Being stressed out is chronic in today’s society. We often have too much to do, too many decisions to make and are usually running behind schedule. The difficulty behind the negative attitudes and behaviours is that they are highly “toxic” to our staff.
    Dealing with difficult customers can make us feel grouchy, out-of-control and can rattle staff to the point where they may quit.
    It takes a lot of energy to be positive, to keep things in perspective and to actively fend off this toxic effect. As the leader, there are several steps that you can take to ensure that your staff can effectively handle the best and the worst in these customers.
    So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Reducing The Impact Of Negative Attitudes and Celebrating Getting To Know Your Customer Day:
    Discuss the types of customers that you may encounter ahead of time. What are some of the common complaints that your staff may face’ Share past experiences and horror stories with each other and prepare answers and solutions ahead of time.
    Teach your staff how to keep their composure, be assertive and know exactly what it is they want to communicate.
    Looking for resources to build your resiliency? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min

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