Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

I have some great memories of going to the drive-in with friends. Staying up late for the dusk to dawn movies on the long weekends. I loved taking my own kids to see the latest Disney flick at our local drive-in, one of the few remaining ones in our area. The boys would be dressed in their jammies, pillows and blankets ready, popcorn to snack on as we waited for the sun to set and the movie to begin.

Even now, my husband and I will head to the movies during the summer for date night.

Did you know that the creator of the drive-in did so to help his mother enjoy the theatre in a more comfortable seat way back in 1933. These drive-ins saw their heydays in the 50’s to 80’s, but sadly, with movies on demand, many of these local drive-ins have closed.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Drive In Movie Day:

Get a carload of friends or family together and head to the drive-in. Enjoy the experience of watching a movie on an outdoor big screen. And if you do, use #DriveInMovieDay to post on social media.

If you don’t have a drive-in close by, plan a trip and take in this unique experience before many of these local treasures shut down.

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.

We will sit by the camp-fire and sing a song or two.  There will be peace and happiness.  It will be a wonderful bonding experience.  And everything will be right in the world…

Not bloody likely! as my European friends say. 

I love camping, but it certainly never matched my expectations of what a family camping trip should be like.  We were closer to the Griswold’s with everyone arguing and sometimes wishing they were somewhere or with someone else. 

So why do we still go?

Because camping is really no different than the rest of our lives.  We have moments of chaos, arguing and not getting along, mixed with other moments of happiness, laughter and peace.  Many memories have been made through frantically packing up in the rain, backing up over a deer antler and blowing a tire, and cooking our dinner by the fire.  We have enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and swimming races and our bets on who could catch the biggest, most and ugliest fish.  We have sat on the beach, and in folding chairs by the fire and have snuggled under the covers.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Camping Month:

Try to go with the flow and let go of your mental picture of what camping should look like.

Chaos Aside, Camping Is A Great Break

Even with all of the effort and potential for chaos, camping represents a break from the everyday for me.  I enjoy some family time and some alone-time, and I get a chance to appreciate nature and all of the beauty it offers. 

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

We will sit by the camp-fire and sing a song or two.  There will be peace and happiness.  It will be a wonderful bonding experience.  And everything will be right in the world…

Not bloody likely! as my European friends say. 

I love camping, but it certainly never matched my expectations of what a family camping trip should be like.  We were closer to the Griswold’s with everyone arguing and sometimes wishing they were somewhere or with someone else. 

So why do we still go?

Because camping is really no different than the rest of our lives.  We have moments of chaos, arguing and not getting along, mixed with other moments of happiness, laughter and peace.  Many memories have been made through frantically packing up in the rain, backing up over a deer antler and blowing a tire, and cooking our dinner by the fire.  We have enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and swimming races and our bets on who could catch the biggest, most and ugliest fish.  We have sat on the beach, and in folding chairs by the fire and have snuggled under the covers.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Camping Month:

Try to go with the flow and let go of your mental picture of what camping should look like.

Chaos Aside, Camping Is A Great Break

Even with all of the effort and potential for chaos, camping represents a break from the everyday for me.  I enjoy some family time and some alone-time, and I get a chance to appreciate nature and all of the beauty it offers. 

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

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.

So Here are today’s Hot 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

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.

So Here are today’s Hot 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

couldn’t connect using your computer or your cell phone? How would that impact your communication’

Interesting questions and a bit of a reality check as a while ago I found myself with no internet service. I felt very lost, as I had to change the way I carried out my business and they way I communicated with family and friends.

So how does this all relate to effective communication?

Two studies were released within days of each other that I found interesting. One found that we are working more non-standard hours and that we are feeling time crunched. The other saying that almost half of us are feeling vacation deprived, yet we are not using up all of our allotted vacation time.

We need to be more deliberate in our communications and connections with others.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Effective Communications Month:

Take the time to slow down and talk to your family about their day. Let the elderly members of your family know that you care about them not just care for them.

We often take our ability to communicate with others quickly and effectively for granted. However, recent research has shown us that we are often connected when we should be disconnected.

Vacations are a great way to get reconnected so take all that you are allotted. However, turn off your phone and put away your laptop. Take the time to find out what is important to the people around you. This can only be done by talking, listening and sharing.

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.

couldn’t connect using your computer or your cell phone? How would that impact your communication’

Interesting questions and a bit of a reality check as a while ago I found myself with no internet service. I felt very lost, as I had to change the way I carried out my business and they way I communicated with family and friends.

So how does this all relate to effective communication?

Two studies were released within days of each other that I found interesting. One found that we are working more non-standard hours and that we are feeling time crunched. The other saying that almost half of us are feeling vacation deprived, yet we are not using up all of our allotted vacation time.

We need to be more deliberate in our communications and connections with others.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Effective Communications Month:

Take the time to slow down and talk to your family about their day. Let the elderly members of your family know that you care about them not just care for them.

We often take our ability to communicate with others quickly and effectively for granted. However, recent research has shown us that we are often connected when we should be disconnected.

Vacations are a great way to get reconnected so take all that you are allotted. However, turn off your phone and put away your laptop. Take the time to find out what is important to the people around you. This can only be done by talking, listening and sharing.

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.

Beauty is only skin deep or in simpler terms, a pleasing appearance is not a guide to character. However, our skin is vital to our health.

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Your skin covers your entire body and acts as a shield from the elements. It bends with ease, warns you when something is too hot or too cold, repairs itself when broken, and plays a huge part in your appearance.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Beautiful In Your Skin Month:

Wear sunscreen daily. There are plenty of sunscreens, but the right kind of sunscreen can effectively protect your skin from the damaging UV rays. Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 and don’t forget your neck and hands.

Getting rid of dry, dead skin cells can leave your skin looking smoother and supple but don’t over exfoliate. Be gentle to your skin and treat it with care.

Hydrate. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily does not necessarily mean that your skin will be automatically hydrated.

Stay away from tanning beds and the sun. Do a spray tan instead if you are looking for a glow.

Examine your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer. Look for new or unusual spots, as well as anything changing, itching or bleeding.

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 vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.

Beauty is only skin deep or in simpler terms, a pleasing appearance is not a guide to character. However, our skin is vital to our health.

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Your skin covers your entire body and acts as a shield from the elements. It bends with ease, warns you when something is too hot or too cold, repairs itself when broken, and plays a huge part in your appearance.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Beautiful In Your Skin Month:

Wear sunscreen daily. There are plenty of sunscreens, but the right kind of sunscreen can effectively protect your skin from the damaging UV rays. Choose a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 and don’t forget your neck and hands.

Getting rid of dry, dead skin cells can leave your skin looking smoother and supple but don’t over exfoliate. Be gentle to your skin and treat it with care.

Hydrate. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily does not necessarily mean that your skin will be automatically hydrated.

Stay away from tanning beds and the sun. Do a spray tan instead if you are looking for a glow.

Examine your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer. Look for new or unusual spots, as well as anything changing, itching or bleeding.

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 vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.

It has been six months since the hats, horns, bells and whistles that rang in the New Year. With all that has been going on, the commitments and promises of making changes that were destined to make us healthier, happier or more connected to the people around us, may have moved to the background of our lives.

I like the quote that says, “Who you are in each moment creates your future.” This gives you the opportunity to restart and refocus each month, each day, or even each hour.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day:

Examine your life. What are your priorities and over-riding values?

Know why you want the things you want. Too many people resolve to do things because they think that they should rather than because they feel that it is the right thing for them.

Know what the benefits are of making this change or correction. What will the ‘new’ picture of your life look like and feel like?

Share your picture with others – post it, talk about it, find others who have a similar picture.

Re-commit, don’t quit. If you have lapsed for a day or two or fallen off the path completely, so what. Re-picture and jump in again.

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