Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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  • EP  335 – Take  A Restorative Nap
    While secretly hiding to catch a nap on the job is irresponsible and dangerous, banning napping altogether may not be the best idea either.
    Are you able to nap at work?
    Are you a good napper?
    Would a napping policy be beneficial?
    For some of us, napping is essential. A short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance. It can be extremely effective at eliminating fatigue-related accidents and injuries and reducing workers compensation costs. Smart leaders and companies are taking note. They know that plenty of sleep is not for the weak, frail or unsuccessful.
    Good Nappers are in good company: Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and George W. Bush are known to have valued an afternoon nap.
    Naps can be typed into three different categories:
    Planned naps
    Emergency naps
    Habitual naps
    Naps can restore alertness, enhance performance, and reduce mistakes and accidents.
    Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Napping Month:
    Take into account these three things when it comes to napping.
    First, The right length: A short nap is usually recommended (20 minutes) for short-term alertness without leaving you feeling groggy or interfering with nighttime sleep.
    The right environment that is conducive to sleep
    And The right time: If you take a nap too late in the day, it might affect your nighttime sleep patterns and make it difficult to fall asleep at your regular bedtime.
    A nap can provide an easy way to get some relaxation and rejuvenation
     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
    2 min
  • EP  334 – Be An Angel
    Our angels watch out for us. Our angels wipe away our tears. Our angels make our day brighter just being there. And many times we do not recognize that we are looking into the eyes of our angels.
    There are probably people in your life that could really use an angel by their side right now. Why not be that person? It’s easy to share love and kindness with the world if you put in a little bit of effort.
    On this special day, I am encouraging you to not only be someone’s angel, but to recognize those angels who are already in our lives. They may be our parents, our grandparents, our children, our doctors, our nurses, our teachers, or our friends.
    Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Be An Angel Day:
    Look for your angels – those who have made your life easier – and say thank you. They won’t want it, because our true angels don’t usually feel like they have done anything exceptional, but we all can benefit from the appreciation of others.
    In such a busy society, people forget to stop and listen. You can be an angel to someone today just by taking the time to really listen to what they have to say. Listen with empathy. Listen without judgement.
    Speak with kindness. Simply using kind words to spread positivity can lift up others around you.
    Angels offer a helping hand to those in need. When we show a small gesture of kindness and compassion to others, we are spreading love.
    Those who encounter you will be lifted up by your blessings of compassion and kindness. Being like an angel is easy, if you just put in the effort.
    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  333 – Health, Resiliency, and Longevity
    It is awesome to watch those videos of those 100+ who are running in the senior games.
    Have you ever wondered what it takes to get there?
    A healthy genetic background is a good start – but research also shows that being positive, staying active, being able to relax, using a sense of humour, being organized, involved in hobbies/community, having a spiritual side, and striving to be a continuous learner are all positive traits that can lead to healthy aging and a long life.
    It is important to understand how our mind and body work together to keep us healthy.
    If the body is not healthy the mind reacts, and if the mind is full of worry the body functions are affected. The mind and body are so tightly connected that it is difficult and often pointless to separate the two.
    Taking care of both through nutrition, exercise and/or stimulation, and rest/relaxation, the mind and the body will work more efficiently and in tune with each other, which should result in a healthier aging process.
    Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Senior Citizens’ Day
    Besides the obvious of healthy eating and regular exercise, one should also be sure to include:
    adequate sleep so the body and mind can repair itself
    6-8 glasses of water to avoid dehydration which can affect one’s memory
    a sense of humour which helps to release natural endorphins
    a variety of hobbies to add satisfaction and enjoyment to life
    I am fortunate to have several people in my family who have aged gracefully and where longevity seemed to be the norm.
    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  332 – Reduce The Clutter
    How you organize yourself can either help or hinder in the way that you deal with stress. Clean out your inbox, or clean out your closet and you’ll notice the stress relief from being organized and clutter free.
    Clutter can add more chaos. But being too worried that everything is in its place can stop us from being productive and creative as well.
    Your personal organization should help you to move forward, give you a sense of control over your space and help to decrease the stress that you feel.
    Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Reduce the clutter week:
    Use baskets to gather unread magazines/journals/computer accessories etc.
    Colour coded file folders makes for easier identification and location of topics.
    The idea of keeping sentimental treasures is not entirely practical and I am not really good at letting go. I know that there is simply no reason to save that dried flower that my first boyfriend gave me back in high school. Besides, how much am I actually enjoying anything that’s packed up in a box? We need to let these things go.
    De-junk your clothes closet while you are at it. Look at the bottom third of any drawer. These are usually the clothes that you are not attached to and could be donated.
    Purge periodically – it takes time but gives you more space and you may find that it can trigger your creative juices
    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
    2 min
  • EP  331 – Home With Your Kids
    At this point in the summer vacation cycle, some of you are very tired of being home or entertaining or dropping off your children and you can hardly wait until the school bell rings. This doesn’t make you a bad parent.
    Being home with your children whether for a day or as a career choice can take a lot of energy and creativity, and it is important for parents to take care of themselves and to support each other. Whether you are a working parent or a stay-at-home parent, both of these decisions take a certain sacrifice and toll.
    Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Stay At Home With Your Kids Day:
    Find something fun to do today with your children.
    Examine your priorities. Leaving your job may not be an easy decision, but if your heart aches every time you drive away from the daycare center in the morning, it might be time to look at other options.
    Financially, there are many more options today. Some parents have chosen flex hours, telework, job sharing, starting their own company, virtual companies etc.
    Once you have made the choice make the best of it. Don’t let guilt rule and take the enjoyment out of life. When you are home, be at home. When you are at work, be at work. Be present and engaged.
    Finally, on this day, reward yourself and your children. Being a parent is hard – there is no manual and a million right and wrong ways to do just about everything. Give yourself a pat on the back. Look back at what you have accomplished as a parent and take some satisfaction in that. It is not about perfection. It is about raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children, in the very best way that we can.
    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  330 – Serendipity
    What a surprise. Who could have imagined that it would happen because of us meeting like this.
    The Seventeenth Law of the Universe is The Law of Serendipity which states that the Universe bends in our direction by providing us with seemingly accidental and unexpected fortuitous circumstances which we often call luck.
    Serendipity is the term for a “happy accident” or a “pleasant surprise.” Serendipity is an attitude in which you are always expecting happy surprises to occur.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Serendipity Day
    Step out of your routine, step out of your comfort zone, and try new things. Go new places. Meet new people. When you shake things up, you are preparing the ground for serendipity to occur.
    Try taking a Serendipity Walk. A Serendipity Walk is where you wander with an empty mind. Serendipity means roving around without thinking about any problem, agenda and plan and see what happens and where you end up. No deadline and no destination. In this kind of walk you give your brain a rest and let your instinct and imagination direct you.
    Serendipity Day encourages people to look for and notice those unexpected good things that are always out there, if we have the eyes to see them.
    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  329 – Notice The Details
    Today we honor the insect responsible for more than 1/3 of the food we eat.
    The Honey Bee.
    Now you may ask what does the honey bee have to do with mental health, stress management or resiliency?
    It is all about taking notice. When you go outside, do you stop, look, and listen.
    Can you see the bees? Can you hear them buzzing from flower to flower?
    Part of building our resiliency is about learning how to pause. August is almost over, have you taken the time to stop, look, and listen for the sounds of summer?
    Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating World Honey Bee Day.
    Get outside and take a moment to see what nature is busy creating. Listen for the sounds of the bees, the birds, the wind, and the water.
    And to celebrate our pollinator:
    Visit a beekeeper to become acquainted with their work
    Learn more about the value of bees and honey. Did you know that high-quality honey contains many important antioxidants that may be able to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and can promote healing because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties?
     
    If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.
    Want to check out more health and wellness related celebrations, visit my wellness calendars under the resources and courses tab at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP  328 – Hug Your Boss
    Would you?  Could you? Hug your boss?
    How is your relationship with your boss? 
    According to a website out of the UK this quiz may help you determine if you have a good or stressful relationship with your boss.
        Does your boss trust you?
        Do you trust your boss?
        Have you shared personal stories and weekend activities?
        Do you work well with your boss? Are you productive?
        Where do you stand with your boss?
        Do you work towards the same goals?
        Have you and your boss socialized together?
        Do you speak to your boss openly about problems you have at work?
    The more ‘yes’ answers, the more likely you are able to give your boss a hug.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Hug Your Boss Day:
    Understand the differences between you and your boss.  Are they more detail-focused or more the ideas type of person?  Do they tend to procrastinate or have unrealistic time frames?  How do they maintain their composure during stressful times?  Are they able to delegate or do they like to be hands-on? 
    Work on various ways to improve the relationship between the two of you. Develop strategies that help you to minimize the differences and maximize the similarities.
    Communication is the key to a successful relationship.
    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  327 – Relax!
    We finally have a day off.  One that we have been looking forward to.  Only to be struck down with some kind of bug which makes us feel rotten. These symptoms can be a sign of leisure illness and they are often linked to stress caused by work overload and pushing ourselves too hard before taking time off.
    Sometimes it is not until we stop the ‘rollercoaster ride’ that our body responds, and we experience these flu or cold like symptoms.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Relaxation Day:
    Vacations are important to our health and well-being, so don’t wait for the ‘right’ time.  Make plans to use all of your vacation allotment, whether it be a day off, an extended weekend or a longer vacation period.
    Do not over-program your days off.  Look for activities that are relaxing and rejuvenating.
    Promote relaxation.  Try deep breathing, visualization, yoga or a massage. 
    Get involved in a hobby.  Try gardening, fishing, boating, or reading a book.  Reading something uplifting activates the same positive emotion center as experiencing a happy moment first-hand.
    Get out and Play. Play is important for all aspects of our lives, including creativity and relationships. When we play, we trigger a mix of endorphins that lift our spirits and the relationships that we form during play remind us that we are not alone in this world. Playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax us.
    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
    2 min
  • EP  326 – Admit You’re Happy
    What is your burden to blessing ratio?
    How often do you catch yourself complaining about something and how often are you outwardly expressing gratitude?
    For most of us, we spend far too much time looking at the negative and the difficult and not nearly enough looking at the positive and the awesome.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Admit You’re Happy Month:
    The more that we focus on the positive and the awesome, the bigger the impact it will have on our happiness.
    Admitting that we are happy, increases our happiness.
    And it encourages others to admit to being appreciative and happy in their lives.
    So celebrate the brief moments that make you smile, and the occasions that knock your socks off!
    Dr. Amit Sood, Professor of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic, states that life’s happiest moments have one or more of these three ingredients: Creating, Connecting, Caring.
    What positive things have happened to you today? Acknowledge all of them.
    Be proud of who you are. Celebrate yourself.
    Keep a positive mental attitude. You’ll feel better, live better, and be happier.
    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

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