Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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  • EP 578 – Mother Earth
    I am very glad that the snow is gone and that my flowers are trying hard to poke their heads up to the sun.  A few years ago we celebrated Earth Day while we were on vacation. My boys were looking forward to the release of the Disney production of Earth, while we were at Disney.  It inspired them to do our annual clean up of the roadside where we live. They learned that each of us can do a little and we can all have an impact.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Earth Day:
    Be a Smart shopper. Buy what you need, not what you want. Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
    Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
    Choose local foods that are in season and support local food producers
    Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry
    For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
    For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
    Take short showers instead of baths
    Don’t discard. Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
    Earth Day isn’t about a single action you can do to support a healthier environment. Instead, Earth Day is seen by many as a day to renew a personal commitment to support a healthier environment. Though my family and I have a long way to go, every little bit helps as we move to live more responsibly with the environment.
    Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 577– I’ll Do It
    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.
    So Here are today’s Hot 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
    2 min
  • EP 577– I’ll Do It
    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.
    So Here are today’s Hot 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
    2 min
  • EP 576 – Find The Positive In All Of The Negative
    The pandemic continues. Social isolation for several more weeks. Jobs lost.
    We get bombarded every day with negative news stories.  Often to the point where we see the world as a very difficult place to live.  For some, it may get to the point of wondering why any sane person would bring a child into this world.
    All of this negativity has an impact.  It impacts our outlook, our relationships and our health.  Negativity is contagious and a major health hazard.
    We need to balance these negative news stories with positive and inspirational stories.  Positive stories and experiences have a positive impact on our health.  A recent review of more than 160 studies on the connection between a positive state of mind and overall health and longevity has found that happier people enjoy better health and longer lives.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Inspirational News Week:
    We need to be informed and I am not suggesting that we keep our ‘head in the sand’ when it comes to difficult issues. But make sure that you don’t get sucked into the negativity that is around you.
    Be proactive and look for the positive ‘stories’.  Share these stories.
    And if you have children, watch what you share with them.  We can easily skew their perception of the world if we only share the negative.  Inspire them with stories of how others have taken on a difficult situation and found ways to overcome.
    Remember:  Negative breeds negative and positive can inspire positive.
    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
    2 min
  • EP 576 – Find The Positive In All Of The Negative
    The pandemic continues. Social isolation for several more weeks. Jobs lost.
    We get bombarded every day with negative news stories.  Often to the point where we see the world as a very difficult place to live.  For some, it may get to the point of wondering why any sane person would bring a child into this world.
    All of this negativity has an impact.  It impacts our outlook, our relationships and our health.  Negativity is contagious and a major health hazard.
    We need to balance these negative news stories with positive and inspirational stories.  Positive stories and experiences have a positive impact on our health.  A recent review of more than 160 studies on the connection between a positive state of mind and overall health and longevity has found that happier people enjoy better health and longer lives.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Inspirational News Week:
    We need to be informed and I am not suggesting that we keep our ‘head in the sand’ when it comes to difficult issues. But make sure that you don’t get sucked into the negativity that is around you.
    Be proactive and look for the positive ‘stories’.  Share these stories.
    And if you have children, watch what you share with them.  We can easily skew their perception of the world if we only share the negative.  Inspire them with stories of how others have taken on a difficult situation and found ways to overcome.
    Remember:  Negative breeds negative and positive can inspire positive.
    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
    2 min
  • EP 575 – Meditation To Mend The Mind
    Our minds can not operate on ‘full throttle’ all day long. Focus meditation helps to clear the mind of racing, cluttered thoughts by focusing our energies on a particular image or thought. Gradually distracting thoughts will decrease during meditation. This strategy helps to restore mental balance by providing a break in our hectic day. By allowing our mind to slow down it is better able to focus when we return to the task at hand.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Stress Awareness Day:
    All that is needed is a quiet environment, a comfortable position, a mental image or positive thought in which to focus on, and an attitude that will permit relaxation to happen. Meditating or focusing on music or a relaxing video can give the mind a needed break from stressful events such as conflict, problem-solving, and high energy output.
    Guided imagery is a visualization technique, that goes one step further than mediation, by actually engaging the senses within the body to deliver a variety of messages. It can be used to reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduce muscle tension, and increase energy. Your body responds to these positive images in the same way it would, if the image was ‘real’.
    There is no way we can not get rid of all of our stress, nor do we want to. What we want to do is to reduce our negative reactions to stress so that we don’t become sick, worn down, and worn out. Start by adding one relaxation technique to your daily checklist of things to do.
    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 575 – Meditation To Mend The Mind
    Our minds can not operate on ‘full throttle’ all day long. Focus meditation helps to clear the mind of racing, cluttered thoughts by focusing our energies on a particular image or thought. Gradually distracting thoughts will decrease during meditation. This strategy helps to restore mental balance by providing a break in our hectic day. By allowing our mind to slow down it is better able to focus when we return to the task at hand.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Stress Awareness Day:
    All that is needed is a quiet environment, a comfortable position, a mental image or positive thought in which to focus on, and an attitude that will permit relaxation to happen. Meditating or focusing on music or a relaxing video can give the mind a needed break from stressful events such as conflict, problem-solving, and high energy output.
    Guided imagery is a visualization technique, that goes one step further than mediation, by actually engaging the senses within the body to deliver a variety of messages. It can be used to reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduce muscle tension, and increase energy. Your body responds to these positive images in the same way it would, if the image was ‘real’.
    There is no way we can not get rid of all of our stress, nor do we want to. What we want to do is to reduce our negative reactions to stress so that we don’t become sick, worn down, and worn out. Start by adding one relaxation technique to your daily checklist of things to do.
    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 574 – Husband Appreciation
    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 excellente 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.
    So Here are today’s Hot 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
    2 min
  • EP 574 – Husband Appreciation
    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 excellente 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.
    So Here are today’s Hot 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
    2 min
  • EP 573 – Mustang Sally
    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.
    So Here are today’s Hot 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
    2 min

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