Long before the global spread of COVID19, emergency preparedness, sustainability, and preventing the spread of germs were important to me. I may credit part of it to my natural (planner) personality and another part may be credited to my macro social work education. It’s possible that the “want to be farm girl” in me also …
Self-care is the intentional activities that we do to take care of our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Quality self-care can improve thinking and decision making and reduce anxiety and overwhelm. Self-care allows you to strengthen your relationship with yourself and with those with whom you spend time. Self=care is more than Monday night …
We live in a world that thrives on competition, speed and busyness. Although we value ambition and drive, over-scheduling, over-committing, and competition can lead to resentment, exhaustion, and poor performance. None of us has it totally together all the time. There is no honor and glory in pretending and overwhelm. It’s time to hang up the …
Mental health is important to the entire workforce. Have you ever asked yourself if you are mentally healthy enough to do your job? A mental health day is a day specifically dedicated to stress relief and the prevention of professional burnout. A mental health day allows employees time to manage thoughts, feelings and stress. It …
How To Get Rid Of The Thoughts That Are Clogging Your Brain By Darius Foroux I want to ask you a question. How many hours per day do you think? “I never thought about that.” So let me get this straight. You’re thinking all the time, and yet, you never think about how …
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‘Tis the season of giving — from buying presents to making home-cooked meals to spending quality time with loved ones. But this time of year can also be stressful — and stress can take a toll on your health. That’s why self-care is essential. Without proper self-care, you’re more likely to experience burnout, fatigue, and …
Do you have any end of year traditions or rituals? The end of the year is a great time to reflect on not only your accomplishments and achievements but also your upcoming goals and plans. Setting aside time annually for introspection is good can boost your motivation and appreciation. 11 End of Year …
I AM ON VACATION IN THE CARIBBEAN! I am taking my own own advice – travel and self-care – as I and Packaged For Success Enterprises take a much needed vacation as part of my Thanksgiving holiday. While I am on vacation I want to offer you the opportunity to take a walk …
Cooking, cleaning, budgeting, working, shopping, visiting…the holidays can be a time of great joy or great stress! A little stress is normal. Too much stress or prolonged stress can be disastrous. Don’t let stress ruin the season. Remember that self-care is not selfish and you can’t do a good job of taking care of …
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Reading is at the top of my self-care plan. I love to read but sometimes I allow myself to get too busy. Reading helps me to gain new skills and information as well as relax and stay focused on my goals. Here are 10 books that are on my 2019 Reading List: Reinventing You: …