Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Have you found that when your plate is overloaded with work and family responsibilities, or when you are in a professional, financial, or relationship crisis, your self-care tends to fly out the window?

For some of us, self-care is a luxury that we feel that can not afford to indulge in. There is a quote that I like that says, “How thin can I spread myself before I no longer exist’”

Self-renewal is about transforming yourself. It can give you a fresh take on life. You feel better and more able, more competent and more effective. Self-care is like oxygen. It is essential in order to live a balanced and fulfilled life. If grit is what keeps you going, and resilience is what picks you up, self- renewal is what helps you stay energized.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Self-Renewal Day:

Tip #1 Do A Body Scan. As soon as you wake, ask yourself, “Physically, emotionally, or spiritually, what do I really need to focus on today’” Self-renewing activities include looking after your well-being.

Tip #2 Find Your Tribe. “Build your support network,” When we gather together to “tend and befriend,” our body releases more of the stress-reducing hormone, oxytocin. This makes us feel more hopeful, grateful and resilient.

Looking for resources to build your resiliency? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com

Have you met any S.O.B’s lately’  I mean the good kind.  The feisty, spirited ones kindly referred to as, Spunky Old Broads.

These are the ladies who live life to the fullest, regardless of their circumstances.  They have learned to push forward, find humour and share their spirit with those around them.

I’ve been fortunate to meet some very Spunky ladies – Liked my mom’s cousin Linda, who makes me laugh every time I see her, Virginia who ran her first marathon at the age of 50 and who shared her message of hope with those who were also dealing with severe depression and Shelle who travels the world for business and still takes the time to make me laugh and be my mentor.

SOB Month celebrates all women over 50, who believe it is never too late to live your dream, be who you want to be, and create and do whatever you want to do.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Spunky Old Broads Month:

I want to be a spunky old broad.  I’m not there yet.  For me, I take things way too seriously and I fret about the little things.  But I believe that it is never too late to learn something new, try something different and strive for all that life has to offer.  So I am going to remind myself to let go and laugh a little more and maybe one day I will be known as a SOB.

Looking for more tips to build your resiliency’ Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In.

“Blessed is the person who can have fun while being productive.”

Really, isn’t that what it is all about. Enjoying what you do.

Some people have fun actually doing their jobs. They get a kick out of creating or solving. Some people create fun while they are doing their job by connecting with the people that they work with.

Our research shows that those who have fun at work are more engaged, more productive and are healthier. It is in a company’s best interest then to build more fun into the workplace.

So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Fun At Work Day:

Create a special theme for the day – decorate, dress up

Bring food to share – tie it to your theme

Share the jokes of the day – or list the best excuses for the day

Set up team challenges

Any job can be transformed. It is how you look at it and the fun that you build around it.

According to one philosopher, the supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.

Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In

"I never realized how prevalent Depression is in society...Very sad. We need to do more to combat this issue."

This was the feedback that I received after delivering a webinar to a group of leaders. 

A person who is dealing with Depression spends an incredible amount of energy trying to keep their world together and hide that they are struggling. 

When you address the issues and offer support and information, you show that you value them and that they don't have to be alone in dealing with this issue.

So here are Today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Reducing Stigma:

Depression is complicated and it is not an easy road for someone who is experiencing it.  Time does not just 'fix' the person like it does for someone who has a broken arm. Time often sees the person's ability to cope degrade even further.  Early detection and intervention help the person regain their life more quickly and with fewer negative impacts.

Approach your colleague in a caring and supportive way.  This will carry into the conversation and your colleague will be more likely to trust and open up to you.

Identify what you have noticed, especially how it is impacting their ability to perform at work.  Be specific.

 Leaders are in a unique position of being able to lessen the anguish of mental illness through supportive workplace conversations.  These conversations are difficult and emotional, but absolutely necessary, to ensure that our colleagues are not struggling on their own and that they do not fall through the cracks of an imperfect mental health system.  Start the conversation with everyone in your workplace.  Provide opportunities to educate and discuss the issues surrounding mental illness by offering workshops, lunch 'n' learns, pamphlets and other reading materials to your leaders and colleagues.  It is only through these positive and supportive conversations that we can ensure that everyone gets the help and supports that they need to get back to being happy and successful.

You are not alone. There are resources available to help you to feel more competent in providing this support. Check out my on-line courses at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.

Stigma around mental health issues hurt. It causes isolation, lost productivity, and prevents people from reaching out for support.

Supportive Conversations are the key to ensuring that no one is left feeling hopeless, helpless, and with no one to turn to during their struggles. 

Check out this interview today on the importance of supportive conversations.

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