Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King episodes

  • EP 156 – Appreciate The Silence
    “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be.”  Anne Frank
    Studies show that even low-level chronic noise increases aggression and decreases cooperation and is associated with increased risk for peptic ulcers, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
    Today is the day to lower the noise level. Being quiet reduces your stress.
    It allows the mind to focus and be more creative. It can boost your immune system.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Quiet Day:
    Breathe: Become aware of your breath and inhale and exhale slowly and deeply inhale for 5 minutes.
    Try this meditation: Turn off the lights, light a small candle and watch the flame. This stills the optic nerve, and calms the nervous system.
    At work, take advantage of a quiet room.  Many companies have developed quiet spaces where employees can take a moment or two during the working day to relax, have a break, meditate, pray or simply ‘take stock’ without the distractions and interruptions of office life.
    Get out into nature:  Taking a walk along a park path or country road early in the morning or before bed can bring focus and serenity to one’s mind. 
    Looking for resources to build your resiliency? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 155 – Making The Time
    There are so many different aspects to health.
    We hear daily about eating right and exercising, but health also involves our relationships.  
    February is Relationship Wellness Month and it reminds us that we need to reach out to others and build stronger social ties with family and friends.
    One key to happy, healthy relationships is the opportunity to spend quality time with the people you care about. Relationship Wellness encourages us to develop better communications with those around us including the ability to share our feelings and needs.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating During Relationship Wellness Month:
    Relationships take time. Time to develop. Time to nurture. Time to sustain.
    Spend time really listening to your family and friends.  Find out what is important to them.  What issues are they facing?  Listening to someone else is one of the best things that we can do for them and it allows us to keep our own issues and challenges in perspective.
    What is the one thing that you can do this month to pump up your relationships, on your road to a healthier you?
    Looking for more ways to build your resiliency, take my free on-line vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.
    2 min
  • EP 154 Are You Winter Active?
    We know that we are not active enough, especially during the winter months.
    Did you know that almost two thirds of us are not active enough to achieve the health benefits we need from physical activity.
    What Is WinterActive? WinterActive was designed to help Canadians of all ages improve their health and quality of life through healthy living. 
    Do You Get As Much Physical Activity As You Need?
    One of the campaigns that I like was called Live Outside the Box which encourages us to not be caught in a lifestyle dominated by the television or computer.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating WinterActive Month:
    Be a role model. Children learn more from our actions than our words.
    Be realistic about your children’s activity level.  88% of parents said that their kids were physically active, yet measures indicated that 87% were not meeting physical activity guidelines.
    Start your day with 10 minutes of movement.
    At work, get active by taking stretch breaks during meetings, or have a “walking” meeting
    As for me, Off I go to shovel the sidewalk and take my dogs out. 
    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 153 – Keep Focused
    Do You Find It Hard To Stay Focused?
    Have you ever had your computer lock up when you have opened too many files or programs at once? 
    Sometimes when we try to multi-task, we may actually freeze up, lock up or quit performing at our peak. 
    Researchers have studied human multi-tasking for the past 25 years or so and have found that the brain cannot fully focus when multi-tasking.  We take longer to complete tasks, and are predisposed to error. 
    The pressure to get more and more done, and toggle between one task and another creates a great deal of stress and pressure on the mind and body. Developing the ability to focus completely on a single task can help in our energy management.  
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Single Tasking Day:
    Single-Tasking should be our main way of operating when needing to accomplish important tasks
    Let go of the idea that the more we tackle at any given time, the more productive we are or will be
    We have become like junkies in many ways, by needing a ‘fix’.  We check our emails, notices and webpages out of curiosity.  By setting time aside for these activities, we fill our curiosity, yet we are more likely to stay on task and complete that task more efficiently and effectively
     Looking for more ways to build your resiliency, take my free on-line vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.
    2 min
  • EP 152 – Happy Snacking
    Grumble. Grumble. It is 2:00 in the afternoon and you find that your stomach is growling and your energy is fading. Time for a snack.
    Snacks provide you with an extra little boost. If done right, they can help to keep energy levels going, and avoid weight gain.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Snack Food Month:
    Get good at reading. Don’t trust the claims of the food’s manufacturer on the front of the package.  Judge whether a food is healthy for you by reading the ingredients and the nutrition information on the food label.
    Prepare healthy snacks in advance. When you make something yourself, you get to control the ingredients.  Keep plenty of fresh fruit and veggies in the refrigerator. Cut up melons or vegetables like celery and carrots in advance.
    Healthy snacking doesn’t have to be boring. Make it interesting.
    Go the caveman way. Try:  Fresh Fruit, Salad & Vegetables. You can also add fish, eggs or meat, or dried Nuts & Fruits
    Research shows that people who eat regular meals and healthy snacks are less likely to overeat and gain weight than people who skip meals or go for long periods without eating. Thinking ahead is the key to smart snacking.  So…happy snacking.
    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 151 – Love Your Pet
    Their names are Carly and Misty. They are my source of stress at times as we train each other, and my cuddly companions when curling up on the couch at the end of the day.
    Research shows that pets can provide excellent social support, stress relief and numerous other health benefits including lower blood pressure
    Pets Stave Off Loneliness and Provide Unconditional Love: Pets offer love and companionship, and can also enjoy comfortable silences, keep secrets, and are excellent snugglers.
    Pets Encourage You To Get Out And Exercise
    It’s important to realize that owning a pet isn’t for everyone. Pets can make additional work and add to our responsibilities. However, for most people, the benefits of having a pet outweigh the drawbacks.
    So here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Your Resiliency and Celebrating Love Your Pet Day:
    If you don’t have a pet and are considering one – carefully consider you and your family’s lifestyle and the needs of the pet you choose. A good fit will reduce stress and not add to your stress load.
    If you have a pet – give them some extra attention today – throw the frisbee, snuggle on the couch, or give an extra treat – you will both enjoy and benefit from it.
    Looking for more ways to build your resiliency, take my free on-line vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.
    2 min
  • EP 150 – On My Own
    Many entrepreneurs started their own business so that they could be happier by having more control over their life, but often the demands of running the business leave them feeling out-of-control.  In order to be successful it is important the entrepreneur not only works hard, but takes the time to take care of themselves, and stay connected to those around them.
    Burnout is a state of fatigue while feeling frustrated, overworked, and unappreciated. Burnout can be a serious consequence of an unbalanced life. Often this is the case for a new entrepreneur or a small business owner.
    Some of the other signs of burnout include needing more hours to get your work done, lack of focus, decreased creativity, sleep problems, distrusting, complaining more, and feeling more isolated. When these occur it becomes extremely difficult to carry on with your business.
    So here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week:
    Know your priorities – have a clear understanding as to why you started your own business and the benefits of owning your business
    Set very clear expectations for yourself and for those around you based on those priorities
    Take care of your mental health
    Develop a life outside of your business
    Take care of your physical health
    Develop family, friend and peer supports
    Looking for resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com
    2 min
  • EP 149 – Start A Conversation
    As parents we worry about assisting our children to become competent, capable and healthy adults. We are concerned about their self-esteem and their overall emotional health. We wish we had more time to spend with them. Today, where I am it is Family Day. It’s a day to sit down, talk, eat dinner and connect with your kids and other family members.
    So Here are my Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Family Day:
    When caring on a conversation, constructively express both negative and positive feelings and thoughts – children learn how to cope and express themselves through us
    Help your child to put a name to their feelings. Assist them to expand their vocabulary beyond using ‘happy’, ‘sad’ and ‘mad’. Help children to find positive ways of expressing difficult emotions
    Challenge unrealistic expectations when they become interpreted as a self-failure or become expressed as frustration
    Remind the child of the number of different people that they can go to in difficult situations
    Teach children the importance of developing friendships and what it means to be a ‘good’ friend to someone else
    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 148 – It is My Way
    Today is My Way Day. Yes, it is MY way or the highway!
    I like MY way, it is the RIGHT way. It is the ONLY way!
    Why, because I said so. I know it is so.
    You just haven’t realized it to be so.
    And until you come around to my way of thinking, just do as I say, and life will be much better for all of us.
    And don’t argue with me. When it is Your Way Day, I’ll do what you say, so, till then, remember it is MY Way Day!
    I jest, but part of it is true.  I really do want things my way.  It’s all about control and I like to have control.  I can be seen as a difficult person and in fact I am one of the ‘characters’ that I talk about in my workshops.  When we understand what motivates others and what motivates ourselves, it is much easier to deal with the negative sides of these personalities.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating My Way Day:
    Just because it is My Way Day, don’t expect that everything will go your way, because funny enough, others think it is their way day too.
    Learn what pushes your buttons and learn what pushes other people’s buttons. 
    Relaxation skills can help to reduce that overwhelmed, frustrated feeling, helping to prevent you from stomping around.
    Looking for more ways to build your resiliency, take my free on-line vulnerability test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab.
    2 min
  • EP 147 – If You Can Be Anything, Be Kind
    “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” Seneca
    World Kindness Day gives us a chance to reach to others and show them that they are not alone, and the world is not as gloomy as it is often made out to be.
    Numerous scientific studies show that acts of kindness result in significant health benefits. Performing kind acts can help reverse feelings of depression, decrease feelings of hostility and isolation, decrease intensity and the awareness of physical pain, and increase sense of self-worth, happiness, and optimism.
    So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Random Acts Of Kindness Week:
    Think of those that are closest to you and take a moment to connect with them…phone your grandmother, mother, father, uncle…nothing is more personal than a visit or a phone call so that they can hear your voice. Let them know how much they mean to you.
    Leave a love note for your spouse. Let them know that you still hold them in your heart.
    Make a donation to a charity on behalf of a love one. You are letting your love one know that you are thinking of them and you are helping out a worthy cause at the same time.
    Send an appreciation note to a colleague. Many of us receive little or no appreciation at work. Let’s change this and help increase the engagement of each other.
    Being kind to another doesn’t have to cost us anything other than the energy to think of something.
    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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