Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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  • EP  305 – Drive Thrus: Quick and Convenient Or Unhealthy?
    Did you know that going through the drive thru naked is illegal?
    In 2012, a naturist was found guilty of “partial nudity that offended public order” for incidents that occurred in 2008 and 2009 as he went through a drive thru.
    Today is National Drive Thru Day and while it is not recommended to go through the drive thru naked, we know that many of us will go through at least one drive thru today.
    Eating out is no longer a special event, but a practical alternative to eating at home when no one feels like shopping or cooking.  Decisions about ‘what’s for dinner?’ reflect a solution to an equation that involves three variables: 1) what’s on hand in the fridge, cupboard or freezer, 2) the time available to cook and eat and 3) the urgency of hunger.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Drive Thru Day:
    Drive thru foods are not all bad.  It is possible to make some wise choices, but it can be difficult if you don’t consider the options before you are about to order.
    Examine your life and do a rhythm check.  Are you pushing and rushing most of the time?  If so, consider altering your drive thru behaviour slightly to allow yourself the opportunity to slow down, take your time eating, socialize and enjoy the ‘whole’ meal experience.
    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  304 – Gorgeous Grandma
    I am blessed to have had a grandma who was a huge influence on my life.  She made me feel accepted, wanted, and truly loved.  I loved how she could dress it up for a night out and she could get down and dirty in the garden.  And she was gorgeous.
    My sons were blessed. They had 3 great grandmas and 3 grandmas that got to share in their early years.  I hope that they remember them as being gorgeous women and that beauty is not about what is on the outside but what is on the character of the soul.
    Our worth is not about the job that we have, the goals that we achieve, or the beauty of our youth.  Jobs change.  Goals change.  Looks change.
    Our beauty is in the connections that we make with others.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Gorgeous Grandma Day:
    Don’t Be Someone You’re Not. I see young girls who put on ‘airs’ and try to mould themselves into the popular image of beauty. If you have young girls and women in your life, help them to see that beauty is about so much more than that.
    Tell the gorgeous women in your life what you see when you look at them.  Don’t describe their physical beauty, but what you see that radiates from their heart or the positive impact that they have on those around them.
    Having had a gorgeous grandma, I can only hope that I can make as much of a difference in someone’s life like her.
    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  303 – Restless Leg
    Have You Ever Had The Sensation That Your Legs Are Unable To Relax When Trying To Go To Bed At Night?
    Has it kept you awake or even made you pace the floors trying to get them to stop tingling?
    If yes, you may have experienced Restless Leg Syndrome.
    This is no joking matter for many people. Some research shows that Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) may affect 3 – 15% of the general population.
    When I first experienced it, I was pregnant.  I was awake for 3 days straight.  It had me beside myself and stressed out trying to find ways to get them to relax.  When I asked the doctor, his response was that he didn’t know what it was or what could be causing it and that I should just try and get some sleep. 
    It wasn’t till I found a name for this on-line that I knew what I was dealing with
    Since then, I have experienced it a few times each year – especially when I get over-tired. 
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency By Dealing With Restless Leg Syndrome:
    Ensure that it is not a reaction to a medication that you may be taking
    Avoid getting over-tired or stressed out
    Try massage, relaxation techniques and stretches to prepare your body for sleeping
    Remove caffeine and other stimulants from your diet
    If nothing seems to work, check with your doctor, as there are a variety of medications that may be useful in reducing the symptoms and allow for a better sleep
    If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.
    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
  • EP  302 – Family Reunions
    I am missing my family reunion today. Living so far away means that it is tough to make it to this family function. I have some wonderful memories of family reunions. The games that we would play. The prizes that were given out. The laughs that we would have, and the food. The awesome, glorious, delicious potluck that would follow.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Family Reunion Month:
    Family reunions can be a cherished tradition. But being around your family or going back to the town in which you grew up can stir up implicit memories that can automatically trigger feelings we felt in our past. No matter how mature we feel, memories of our 10 or 15-year-old selves can cause us to act like we did when we were 10 or 15.
    If we fail to recognize how we are affected by old emotions and negative early experiences, we run the risk of projecting our past onto our present interactions and relationships.
    So all of this is to say that family reunions can be fun and a point of real connection, but be aware that there is the potential for past memories and experiences to interfere with this enjoyment. Being aware of your triggers and emotions is the first step in being present and just enjoying the moment for what it really is…a chance to create a new memory.
    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  301 – Releasing Regret
    Should’ve… Could’ve… Would’ve
    …I should have taken that other job.  Should have talked to my friends before I spent all that time and energy.  I could have bought the blue one instead of the black one.  I should have just left it alone.
    Most of us have things that we regret, or wish were different in our lives, however it is both our good and bad decisions that mould us into who we are today.
    A great piece of advice that I was given is to “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.”
    Easier said than done.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Toss Away The ‘Could Haves’ and ‘Should Haves’ Day:
    Today is the day that we write down our “could haves” and “should haves” on a piece of paper and then throw that list into the trash or fireplace. Then we make the pledge: “From this day forward, I choose not to live in the past—the past is history that I can’t change. I can do something about the present—I choose to live in the present.”
    Or you can try this, write down these headings on a piece of paper:
    My Regrets
    The Role I Played
    The Effect That The Regret Has On My Life
    Valuable Lessons That I Have Learned
    What Will Happen If I Continue To Hold On To The Regret
    What Will My Life Be Like If I Release The Regret
    Steps I Can Take To Release The Regret
    Steps I Can Take To Prevent Myself From Making The Same Mistake/Poor Choice
    This exercise can take some time, but it can help us to learn from our past and release the regret that we have, so that we can move forward into a healthier space.
    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  300 – Put Some Sizzle To It
    I remember that pretty much every Sunday during the summer was barbecue night. Growing up on a farm meant that we ate after the cows were milked. The vintage barbecue would be filled with charcoal, douched in lighter fluid and a match would be tossed in. Flames would burst out and rise into the air. The coals would burn for an hour or so while the chores were finished, and the coals would be glowing red for dad to barbecue our steaks. I loved the smell and the sizzle.
    Barbecuing is one of the best parts of summer. It means get togethers, family fun and really good food.
    Barbequing, it turns out, is good for your mental health - particularly when they take place in green spaces, with friends and family, comfort food, and music. There is a relationship between barbecuing, comfort food, and social connection and the positive impact on decreasing loneliness.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Grilling Month:
    A grill is one of the best ways to cook summer dinners. However, food poisoning peaks in the summer months because not only does bacteria multiply faster in warmer temperatures, but preparing food outdoors makes safe food handling more challenging.
    Follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness.
    This summer slow down for a few moments and look for ways to make positive memories and build social connection by inviting friends and family over for a barbecue. Your mental health will be the better for it.
    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 find more strategies to coping with stress, check out my website at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP  299 – Everyone Deserves a Massage
    There is nothing more relaxing than having a skilled massage therapist work out the tension from overly taunt neck and shoulder muscles.
    Massage can be an important component to promoting mental health.
    Stress causes the blood vessels to constrict and reduce circulation. Muscles become tense. This decreased circulation to our brain hinders our ability to focus, problem-solve and be productive. When our muscles are tense, our bodies become tight and sore.
    Massage can increase circulation and promote the body’s relaxation response. The other benefit is that a massage can takes you out of the hectic pace and forces you to be still and to let your mind wander for a period of time. When our mind is allowed to relax it is better able to focus when we need it to after the massage.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Everyone Deserves a Massage Week:
    Remember that your needs are important. You need to take care of yourself first and foremost. Looks for ways, like a relaxing massage, that can promote your mental health.
    As a massage therapist, consider the ways that you can get involved in promoting mental health during this week, especially to those who are experiencing a chronic or terminal illness, or in recognition of public service, such as your local firefighters, police officers or emergency responders.
     
    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  298 – All Natural Does Not Necessarily Mean Safe
    Don’t worry. It’s all natural.
    Herbal medicine is expanding in popularity.
    According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, 70% of adults 60 years and older take at least one supplement daily, and 29% take four or more each day. Billions of dollars are spent annually on herbal products and billions more on vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements.
    Herbal supplements have been credited with aiding everything from digestion to depression, but it’s important to understand that “all natural” doesn’t always translate to safe.
    Herbal supplements are not regulated like other drugs or foods, so being aware and staying safe and healthy is vital.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Herbal Prescription Awareness Month:
    Follow these Safety Tips:
    Always talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist first before taking an herbal medication or supplement to avoid negative impacts with certain foods or other medication.
    One common herbal medication is St. John’s Wort. St. John’s Wort can be effective on mild to moderate depression, however it can interact with a large number of medications, including antidepressants, allergy drugs, birth control, and warfarin.
    Ginkgo, most commonly taken to improve memory, has been shown to interact with aspirin, diuretics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and blood thinners.
    Finally, follow supplement instructions, in the same way that you would follow a prescription from your healthcare provider
     
    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  297 – Social Wellness for Mental Health
    What is Workplace Culture?
    Workplace organizational culture is defined as the attitudes, values, and beliefs that shape the workplace environment. The culture or these “unwritten rules” can impact employee morale, productivity and health. It plays a key role in predicting workplace satisfaction and stress levels and provides the foundation for workplace health.
    One of the most often neglected areas of workplace culture. is the social support that is given and received in our teams. It is seen as an ‘extra’, a social nicety, or something to focus on if you have time.
    With more people living alone or separate from extended family and friends, it is critical that we are as diligent about our social well being as we are about our physical well being.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Social Wellness Month:
    July is Social Wellness Month and it reminds us that we need to reach out to others and build stronger social ties with co-workers, family and friends.
    Social connection provided by friends and colleagues may ward off depression, boost self-esteem, and provide support, along with fewer cardiovascular problems and immune problems, and lower levels of cortisol. People with strong social connections feel more relaxed and at peace, which is related to better health and a better bottom-line.
    Workplace celebrations are an important part of social wellness and can range from monthly birthday parties to rewards for team accomplishments.  It’s about making connections and knowing that you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. 
    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  296 – Give It Away
    Do you have stuff.
    I have stuff. And sometimes that stuff gets overwhelming. It seems that my stuff piles up and takes up more and more space.
    Regularly I go through my stuff and par it down.
    Some of that stuff I can give away to others who may appreciate it more.
    My oldest son just bought his first house and finally, I can get rid of all the stuff that I was saving for this day. I hung on to it, to help him out as he was starting out. It feels good to open up that space again and clean out the stuff that has been sitting on shelves in the basement all of these years.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Give Something Away Day:
    Part of building balance is about simplifying. This includes closets, basements, mementos, cupboards … anywhere that stuff has piled up. In the workplace, look to see what is no longer being used. Can it be donated to a school, a youth home, a shelter?
    Try to give something back to the world and not just the stuff that you have collected. Can you give someone your time? Can you share your expertise? Can you donate blood? Can you buy an extra bag of groceries for someone in need? Can you reach out and make a difference in some way?
    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

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