Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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  • EP 464 - A Year In Review

    It is almost the last day of the year. This is the day that many news programs offer up a year in review. What happened that was newsworthy? Good, Bad and even the Ugly.

    This is a good time of year to do the same for our own personal life. What was great? What successes did you achieve? What challenges did you face? What didn’t go the way you would have liked. What lessons did you learn?

    All of these questions can help you to put life in perspective and help you to recognize the skills that you have developed that have aided you along the way.

    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating the New Year ahead:

    Reviewing Your Life Allows You to Know Where You Are. If you don’t want to live this upcoming year exactly the same as your last year, you need to take stock of all that has happened. It is only when you stop and reflect, that you are able to find out, if what you do, is getting you the results you want.

    Ask yourself the question, What Am I Working Towards’ If you are serious about living your ideal lifestyle, you must take stock of where you are and where you would like to be.

    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 463 - Are You A Chocoholic?
    I am a chocoholic. I love milk chocolate. Creamy. Rich. Sweet. Delicious. It picks me up when I am down.
    Is this wrong’ Not terribly. We all have comfort foods and mine is chocolate. I don’t eat it everyday. My addiction is quite mild most of the time. But there are days when I just have to give in. I have scavenged the cupboards looking for any type of chocolaty morsel. And when I do indulge, I try to do so with very little guilt, (which isn’t always possible).
    It’s About Moderation
    Contrary to popular belief, chocolate isn’t its own food group, but treats are not all bad. Moderation is the key. Eating healthy around the treats is also well advised.
    But I do like my chocolate and I am always glad that my Christmas stocking, is lovingly filled with….Chocolate. My boys use to wondered why Santa only brought mommy chocolate…I told them, it was because daddy wanted mommy to be happy so he wrote it in his letter to Santa to bring me a stocking full of chocolate. And Santa hasn’t let me down yet.
    So hats off to the Mayans and the Aztecs for creating the first chocolaty drink.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Chocolate Day:
    I don’t have any, other than to indulge responsibly
    Looking for resources to build your resiliency? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 462 – Write Your Business Plan
    If you are a business owner, you may be looking at the end of the year as the time to review your Business Plan. I don’t enjoy doing this and I find it stressful to sit down and review where I have been and where I would like to grow my business. But I know that this is a necessary task as an entrepreneur.
    Writing my business plan greatly improves my chances for success.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Write A Business Plan Month:
    Keep it short. Your business plan should be a tool you use to run and grow your business. If it is too long, it becomes daunting, stressful, and relegated to the bottom of your to do list.
    The biggest part of the business plan and the most helpful part of my plan answers the questions of what am I actually selling, how am I solving a problem for my market, and why me and not my competition. Your customers are stressed about something and you are there to solve it.
    My customers are leaders who see that stress is negatively impacting the health, productivity and functioning within their team, and they need tools that they and their teams can use to manage their stress, promote positive mental health, and build overall resiliency.
    Whether you are a business owner or not, the end of the year is a great time to review where you have been and where you are going. Set your intentions for a bright year ahead and make decisions that take you along this path.
    Remember, If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.
    Don’t forget that you can find more tips for coping with mental health issues, by checking out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com.
    2 min
  • EP 461 - It’s About Time
    Are you overworked, over-scheduled and just plain stressed out?
    There is a quote that says, Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you don’t let other people spend it for you.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating It’s About Time Week:
    Schedule downtime. At least once during the day, you should allow yourself the luxury of having a period of time to decompress. The simplest and easiest strategy to use is deep breathing. It can be done by anyone, anywhere and in any circumstance.
    Create off-work zones. Determine what times during the day are off-limits for working, including no e-mail, or text messages. By defining these zones such as at meal time, bed-time and days off, we are creating the space for rejuvenation and connection.
    Learn to say no. Say no to things that are outside of your priority. Say no to working late, especially if it is self-imposed. Say no to extra activities if you are feeling stretched to thin. Saying no now, does not mean that it will be a no forever. When you feel like it is a priority and you have the time to dedicate to the activity without compromising yourself, then it is okay to say yes.
    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 460 Whiny Whiner
    We can be a nation of entitled whiners.  “It’s too cold.”  “I am the only one around here who does anything.”  “Blah, blah, blah” or should I say “whine, whine, whine.”
    Hunger, tiredness, boredom and feeling unwell are factors that can precipitate whining sessions at work, but some colleagues have learned from a very early age that whining gets them the attention that they are seeking.  Whining has become second nature and their predominant way of communicating.  Their behaviour is draining on relationships and it can poison a workplace.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Whiner’s Day:
    If you catch yourself whining:
    Try moving from an attitude of entitlement to one of gratitude.  It is hard to be whining when focused on the positive and being thankful.
    Focus on problem solving.  It is okay to vent, but that venting must be followed by problem solving otherwise it is whining for whining’s sake.
    If you are going to confront a whiner:
    Understand that they are looking for attention, but give them attention for solving the issue, not for whining about the issue.
    Finally, minimize the amount of time that you spend with the whiner.  They will zap your energy if you aren’t careful.
    Looking for resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 459 - Christmas Day
    It is Christmas Eve for those of us who celebrate this time of year.
    As we go into the holidays, I wanted to share this little blessing with you.
    To you I wish all the blessings of Christmas.
    May you experience the warmth of home,
    The cheer and good will of friends,
    And the hope of a child-like heart.
    May love work its magic into your life,
    And may you touch every life you meet.
    May you provide compassion to those in need,
    And have the courage to stand up for yourself.
    May the stars light your way.
    May you have unmatchable success in life and the ability to handle it with grace.
    Have a blessed Christmas.
    1 min
  • EP 458 - Christmas Eve
    It is Christmas Eve for those of us who celebrate this time of year.
    As we go into the holidays, I wanted to share this little blessing with you.
    To you I wish all the blessings of Christmas.
    May you experience the warmth of home,
    The cheer and good will of friends,
    And the hope of a child-like heart.
    May love work its magic into your life,
    And may you touch every life you meet.
    May you provide compassion to those in need,
    And have the courage to stand up for yourself.
    May the stars light your way.
    May you have unmatchable success in life and the ability to handle it with grace.
    Have a blessed Christmas.
    1 min
  • EP 457 – Stress-Free Family Gatherings
    Holidays provide opportunity for celebration, and they often bring about family tension. By determining your goals for the holidays and by staying in control of your reactions, you can help to ward off excessive stress and have a stress-free family gathering.
    So here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Stress-Free Family Gatherings Week:
    The first and most important step to a less stressful family gathering is to determine who pushes your buttons. Then understand what the person gets from being so difficult. Some want to feel more in control over what is happening around them. Some want to feel important and listened to, and some want to avoid outright conflict, but will act out their annoyance or disagreement through other negative behaviours.
    By understanding what people expect to gain from using undesirable behaviours, we are in a much better position to deflect and defeat the difficult behaviour and move the person towards more acceptable ways of responding. Our job is to help these family members feel more in control, more listened to and more important.
    My second tip is to avoid ‘holiday perfectionism’. Thinking, saying, or planning for the best holiday ever can lead to certain disappointment. Be okay with disorganization, conflict, and family chaos. Going with the flow will help to reduce your stress.
    Finally, stop and be in the moment. When you start to feel the tension rising, take a moment to notice the wondrous sights, sounds, and smells around. Changing focus helps to reduce your stress level.
    Wishing you a meaningful, joyful, and Stress-Free Family Gathering.
    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 during the holidays? Check out my holiday infographic at: https://worksmartlivesmart.com/mental-health-infographics/
    or read a few of the articles posted at: https://worksmartlivesmart.com/?s=holiday+stress
    2 min
  • EP 456 - Spreading Holiday Cheer
    Have you ever gone caroling? We used to when I was in public school. We would go to the nursing homes and entertain the elderly residents there. I probably didn’t appreciate it as much as I would today. Christmas caroling is believed to have originated by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. Though caroling has slipped by the wayside, I still love watching the old Christmas movies that depicted the carollers dressed up going from door to door singing the old favourites.
    So here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Go Caroling Day:
    While you might prefer to stay indoors with your eggnog, Christmas cookies, cozy blanket, the point of Go Caroling Day is to get out and share the spirit of the season, however, you celebrate it, with everyone. And a quote from a favourite Christmas movie character, Buddy the Elf says that “The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.”
    Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In
    1 min
  • EP 455 - The Sound Of Silence
    What would a day of complete silence be like’ Would you love it or hate it’ Would you be lonely’ Some people dislike being silent as they equate it with being alone. Would you know how to cope with silence for a day’
    We live in a very loud world where TV, music, and smartphones fill the void with white noise. Many of us, never take the opportunity to sit and enjoy silence’ 
    So here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Be A Lover Of Silence Day:
    Silence and solitude give us the space to think, act, and play "catch up" with our mind, and can be very healthy for our physical and mental wellbeing. By keeping external silence we are allowing our internal thoughts to be heard.
    Shut it off. Noise has a negative impact on the brain, which can lead to elevated levels of stress hormones. Researchers found that silence can release tension in the brain and body in just two minutes. It was even more relaxing than listening to "relaxing" music.
    Finally, if you can’t keep silent for an entire day, start off small. Engage in deep breathing exercises or meditation. This helps calm your mind and quiet it at the same time.
    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

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