Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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  • EP  325 – Is Romance Dead?
    Some say that romance is dead. I don’t think that it’s dead. I just think that our expectations have been lowered. Quick and convenient has polluted our relationships to the point where the effort of being truly romantic is seen as being over the top. We settle for emoji’s, watching TV together, and hanging out.
    Romance is so much more.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Resurrect Romance Week:
    Remind your significant other as to why you cherish them in the first place.
    Romance takes effort and a dash of creativity. Here are some suggestions based on the Love Languages that got me thinking:
    Verbal appreciation is extremely powerful towards those who have Words of Affirmation as their primary love language. How about leaving a sweet or sexy note in their coat or on the dashboard of their car?
    Acts Of Service might be breakfast in bed or even making the bed.
    For those you appreciate Gift Giving, try to think of a meaningful gift, that doesn’t cost anything. Be creative like framing a favourite picture of the two of you.
    Quality Time together might be setting up a date night, complete with dressing up. Or going out on an unplanned adventure together.
    And for the fifth love language of Physical Touch you may try a foot massage or just holding your special someone’s hand while you drive.
    Finally, remember that little romantic gestures here and there won't make an ounce of difference to the quality of your relationship if, the rest of the time, you treat your partner in unloving, negative and disrespectful ways.
    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  324 - What Will Be Your Legacy?
    My son’s archery coach was very sick and my son wrote him a letter letting him know how much my son liked him as a coach and mentor, about how his helpfulness and encouragement made my son feel and how much he was going to be missed.  I was told that this letter touched the man very deeply.  He had a huge impact on my son and he was leaving a wonderful legacy.
    So–What words would your friends use to describe you?  What words would your family use?  Your business partners?
    This month consider what legacy you are leaving to those around you.
    Is your impact something that you can be proud of?   Are your behaviours aligned with your values and beliefs?  What do people think of when they think of you?
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating What Will Be Your Legacy Month:
    Some of the legacies that I have been gratefully left…
    Financial responsibility – I watch my parents work hard to make ends meet on the family farm. Money was to be used wisely and decisions weighed against needs and wants.
    Strong work ethic – They taught me that to get what you want you have to work hard and be persistent. 
    Community – I watched both my grandparents and parents volunteer at the church and the local chamber.  I saw how they pitched in when other’s in the community needed their help.  I learned that we have a responsibility to those around us and we help out when we can.
    Consider the legacy that you have been left. 
    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  323 – Is It Time For A Check Up?
    I hate going.
    The pancake exam. You know, the mammogram.
    While I am at it, I really don’t like going for my annual medical check-up.
    I don’t like them, but I do know that they are necessary.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Annual Medical Check-Up Day:
    Preventive care is important. Everyone should get the recommended immunizations and screening tests.
    Here are conditions most people should be screened for:
    High blood pressure
    High cholesterol
    Diabetes
    Breast cancer
    Cervical cancer
    Colon cancer
    Osteoporosis
    And Depression
     
    Some studies have found that people who have a yearly check-up don’t tend to be healthier or live any longer than those who forgo the visits. So this is why the annual check up is being revamped and is being replaced by the Periodic Health Visit. Rather than everyone getting the same batch of tests, doctors are supposed to focus on the specific needs of individual patients – taking into account their age, gender and medical history.
    The underlying message is clear. If you are concerned about a health issue, don’t wait, see your doctor. Self-care is always a priority.
    If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.
    2 min
  • EP  322 – Lazy, Hazy Days
    I like these lyrics for Lazy Day by Spanky and the Gang:
    Blue sky, Sunshine, what a day to take a walk in the park.
    Ice cream, Day dream, till the sky becomes a blanket of stars.
    What a day for pickin' daisies, and lots of red balloons.
    And what a day for holdin' hands and bein' with you.
     
    So is it good to have a lazy day?
    Though being active is healthy for us and procrastination can cause a lot of problems if it goes unchecked, taking a lazy day can actually be good for our mental health.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Lazy Day:
    Taking it easy and indulging in a lazy day, can help to restore your energy and refocus your mind.
    But first, you have to let go of feeling guilty, like you are being bad by not doing something productive.
    Part of being successful is knowing how to add more joy to your life. Part of this is by learning to slow down and jump off the rollercoaster for a while.
    Try sleeping in and repairing some of the ill-effects of sleep-debt
    Go for a walk and plan nothing. Just be present and in the moment
    Sit outside enjoying nature and read a good book. There is nothing like going camping and reading something that is not designed to improve my business or better my life. It is just a story to get caught up in.
    A like the song says, it is a great day for just holding hands.
    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  321 – Holding Hands Reduces Stress
    When it comes to holding hands it’s not all about romance. 
    When you hold the hands of another you are sending the message that the other person is valued, important and noticed.
    James Coan of the University of Virginia found that when people hold hands, their brains don’t work as hard to cope with stress. 
    To hold someone’s hand is to offer them affection, protection or comfort.
    A poll showed that more than half of people couldn’t remember the last time they held their grandparents hand and more than a quarter had never done so. However, almost a fifth of respondents, when asked whose hands they would most like to hold, said it would be the hand of a grandparent who has died.
    Loneliness and depression are rampant in today’s society.  Holding someone’s hand, especially of someone who is isolated, dealing with an illness or elderly can help them to be more resilient against the impact of stress, promote better health and combat their feelings of isolation.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Hand Holding Day:
    Reach out and touch the hand of someone you love or someone in need.  Not only do they reap the benefit but so do you.
    Don’t wait until it’s too late and end up regretting that you didn’t grab at the opportunity.
    Robert Fulgham (Everything I Learned, I Learned In Kindergarten) said:
    . . . Share everything. . .When you go out in the world, Watch out for traffic, hold hands, And stick together. . . .
    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 Amazoncalled Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In
    2 min
  • EP  320 – Holding Hands Reduces Stress
    When it comes to holding hands it’s not all about romance. 
    When you hold the hands of another you are sending the message that the other person is valued, important and noticed.
    James Coan of the University of Virginia found that when people hold hands, their brains don’t work as hard to cope with stress. 
    To hold someone’s hand is to offer them affection, protection or comfort.
    A poll showed that more than half of people couldn’t remember the last time they held their grandparents hand and more than a quarter had never done so. However, almost a fifth of respondents, when asked whose hands they would most like to hold, said it would be the hand of a grandparent who has died.
    Loneliness and depression are rampant in today’s society.  Holding someone’s hand, especially of someone who is isolated, dealing with an illness or elderly can help them to be more resilient against the impact of stress, promote better health and combat their feelings of isolation.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Hand Holding Day:
    Reach out and touch the hand of someone you love or someone in need.  Not only do they reap the benefit but so do you.
    Don’t wait until it’s too late and end up regretting that you didn’t grab at the opportunity.
    Robert Fulgham (Everything I Learned, I Learned In Kindergarten) said:
    . . . Share everything. . .When you go out in the world, Watch out for traffic, hold hands, And stick together. . . .
    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  319 - Choose Happiness
    Happiness does not just happen.  It has to be worked at.  It is far easier to focus on the difficult, the stressful, the negative and the disappointing.
    It takes effort to really notice and be thankful for the big and small things that make us happy.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Happiness Happens Day:
    Happiness Happens Day aims to spread the joy of being happy and to persuade people to look on the brighter side of life. 
    So, raise your glass of pink lemonade to Happiness Happens Day. Why pink lemonade? Happy people naturally turn lemons into lemonade. Also pink is pretty.
    Plan something fun to look forward to after work.
    Get outside.  Sunlight can boost our mood as it impacts our neurotransmitters and hormones. 
    Use different scents to boost your mood. 
    Phone your mum. A US study found that hearing a mother’s voice is as good as a hug for stress release.
    Get away.  According to one study, vacations lead to increased happiness (93%),  less stress (86%), being recharged (89%),  more energy (81%) and improved health (78%).
    And finally, researchers found that people who count their blessings sleep better, have a higher self-worth and are more satisfied and happy with their life.  So, let happiness happen.  Be open to it.  Be  aware of what makes you happy and when you are happy.
    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  318 – Bad Breath
    We know as parents that it is up to us to teach our children how to take care of their oral health and we wouldn’t think twice to tell our child that they need to go and use some mouthwash if their breath smelled.  But how do you handle it when it’s your friend, co-worker or boss? In a study by the Emily Post Institute, 75% of respondents polled said they’d want to be notified by a friend if they smelled.
    Working with a colleague who’s breath smells can be stressful, that’s why when doing a search on “bad breath and coworker” you can find over 1.8 million sites.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Fresh Breath Day:
    Most workplace experts recommend that the upfront method works the best…tell the person that their breath smell today and offer them a piece of gum.  You have given them a way out, by indicating that ‘today’ may mean that this is unusual or temporary and the gum lets them save face while they talk to you.
    If bad breath is something that you deal with on occassion, minimize foods that can increase sulphur production and stimulate bacteria like alcohol, coffee, dairy and sugars
    Stimulate saliva production which is nature’s breath freshener using sugar-free mints
    Drink lots of water
    Scrape the back of your tongue
    If it is chronic, you need to talk to your dentist about solutions that may be right for you.
    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  317 - Canadian Heritage Day
    On one particular visit home, I learned that my grandma didn’t learn English until she went to public school. Up till then, she spoke German. I had no idea that my maternal grandma came from a German background. I had just assumed that she was English, like my grandpa.
    Understanding our heritage is important.
    I grew up in a farming family. This meant that the ‘farm’ came first and that everyone in that family was responsible to make the farm successful.  Families helped each other, as more often than not, we were related to our neighbours in some way, and that conflict was put aside to get things done.  Happy or not.
    I see a lot of conflict that happens on family farms when someone new comes into the farm family that doesn’t share those same values to the extent that the rest of the family does. 
    These values are neither right or wrong, but unless the differences and expectations are talked about, openly and respectfully, the conflict festers and grows.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Heritage Day:
    Whether you like it or not, heritage is what makes you who you are. Things like values, culture, food, and traditions are all past down. Your heritage is the foundation on which you stand.  It is the very thing that has gotten you to where you are now.
    Honor your past by the way you carry yourself in the present.
    Share your heritage with your children to create a solid foundation for them.
    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  316 – Friendships Can Protect Our Health
    Witmer and Sweeney found in their study that people with few ties to others had 2 to 5 times the death rate as those who had more ties.
    Support and connectedness can be a powerful tool in preventing illness by acting as a buffer to the effects of stress. The benefit of friendship is having the emotional support of a community during difficult times.
    Workplaces are also recognizing the value of support in their organizations. Effective leaders are evaluating their teams and ensuring that they reduce isolation, celebrate occasions and successes, develop trust through effective communication, deal with conflict and gossip in a direct and open way, promote a casual and friendly atmosphere, and develop a support network through human resources, an EAP or connection to community contacts.
    Unfortunately, many people in the workplace do not make the effort to utilize this great coping strategy and the busier we have become the easier it is to let our existing friendships go by the way-side. So where do we start?
    Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating International Friendship Week:
    At work and in your community, smile and say hello to those around you
    Connect with your co-workers informally
    Call, write or email those friends that you have lost touch with and book a date to get together
    Connectedness and friendships have exceptional powers in decreasing our stress, if we venture to put ourselves ‘out there’.
    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

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