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Hope, Health, and Happiness. Would you like to live your life with less stress and more happiness? Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, more resilient you. Stress is a powerful force in life. It can bring about illness, destroy relationships and cause chaos. There is not a one-size-fits-all coping strategy for dealing with stress. Our goal is to put a plan together that helps us to deal with the sources of stress, take care of ourselves during those stressful times, and allows us to reach out to those around us for support. The Work Smart Live Smart flash briefing focuses on helping you to Harness Your Energy, Build Your Resiliency and Protect Your Mental Health!
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TIP 2283 – Look On The Brighter Side
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Every one of us has heard the phrase “Look on the bright side!”
Look on the bright side is used to refer to focusing on the good part of something that is mostly bad.
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As we head into a new year, let’s focus on these Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Look On The Brighter Side Day:
#1 It's difficult to look on the bright side when you're surrounded by negativity so be careful who you spend your time with.
Remove “can’t” from your vocabulary. A defeatist attitude will get you about as far as a car without an engine.
Be grateful. There are times when looking at the bright side of things can seem out of the realm of possibility. However, it’s important to take a step back and concentrate on what you do have, rather than what you don’t have.
Finally, It’s OK to make mistakes. Your past mistakes are meant to guide you, not define you. Remember, no one is perfect. Rather than looking at the negative aspects of a mistake that you’ve made, look at the bright side of that mistake and use it as a lesson moving forward.
So today, I challenge you to look on the bright side of a negative situation and use it to your advantage.
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2 days ago
TIP 2282 - The Games People Play
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I can still remember playing parcheesi with my grandma and euchre with my grandpa.
What kind of games do you most enjoy the most? Board games, card games, or maybe its video games? Whatever game is you favorite, this is the week to play them and have some fun!
Research finds that it is not just academic skills being developed over time by playing board games. Social skills are also enhanced as we improve communication and practice good sportsmanship traits.
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So here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Game Week:
What better a break could you take from the stresses of the holidays than to partake in Games Week? Playing games is a great way to just kick back, relax and have some fun with your family of friends.
Conduct a poll on Facebook to find out what kind of games the people invited enjoy the most, and use the results of this poll as your guide to choosing the right game or games to keep your guests entertained all evening and well into the night.
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3 days ago
TIP 2281 - Spreading Holiday Cheer
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Have you ever gone caroling?
We used to when I was in public school. We would go to the nursing homes and entertain the elderly residents there. I probably didn’t appreciate it as much as I would today.
Christmas caroling is believed to have originated by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. Though caroling has slipped by the wayside, I still love watching the old Christmas movies that depicted the carollers dressed up going from door to door singing the old favourites.
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Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Go Caroling Day:
While you might prefer to stay indoors with your eggnog, Christmas cookies, cozy blanket, the point of Go Caroling Day is to get out and share the spirit of the season, however, you celebrate it, with everyone.
And a quote from a favourite Christmas movie character, Buddy the Elf says that “The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.”
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Thank you! Good work, as always. Thanks for getting this done. You are a lifesaver.
Thanks for your help today.
One step to emotional wellness is being able to learn to give to others. Recognize and tell someone that they are doing a good job. Research says that you will be boosting their health and yours.
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So here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Tell Someone They Are Doing A Good Job Week:
Don’t forget that your people want to do well. Before getting frustrated with someone remind yourself of that, and then decide how to provide constructive feedback.
When someone does something well, tell them that you notice. As a leader, it is easy to forget to mention it. Most leaders wait until something goes wrong before they even think about giving employee feedback. And then it’s only negative. Block out some time during the week to reflect on positive contributions your team has made over the week
However, don’t overdo it. If you are sending people emails every day then your positive feedback becomes diluted and meaningless.
Finally, don’t use phrases like "great job" or "nice work" as these are so vague as to be virtually useless. Use the opportunity to teach which of their terrific behaviours you would like to see repeated in the future.
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5 days ago
TIP 2279 - Breath and Relax
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Did you know that flowers and plants freshen the air?
This is a day set aside to honour our clean air and to raise awareness of the many environmental issues that are changing our climate on Earth. This is one of several official days to pay attention to your environment and the air we breathe. Air pollution is the largest environmental health risk in the country, ranking alongside cancer, heart disease and obesity on the scale of its health impacts. Air pollution affects us all at work, at home and when we are out and about. It causes heart and lung diseases, affects children’s lung development and shortens life. 1 in 8 deaths around the world is linked to poor air quality.
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So here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Clean Air Day:
Clean Air Day 2018 is the perfect opportunity for people to ditch their cars and either walk or cycle to work.
Even the smallest contribution soon mounts up when large groups of people pledge their commitment.
Taking a walk in nature, breathing in the cool crisp air and slowing down for a moment is also a great way to celebrate
We need to protect Mother Earth and make sure that the air that we breathe is as clean and healthy as possible.
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6 days ago
TIP 2278 - Chocoholics Rejoice
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Today is my day to indulge. Chocoholics, rejoice! For today, we celebrate the treat of dipping anything in chocolate
Chocolate compliments so many different flavours. From chocolate-covered pretzels to chocolate-covered espresso beans, sweet, salty, and savory items can all be dipped. Love this quote from Charles M Schultz: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”
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Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Chocolate Covered Anything Day:
If you don’t have access to a chocolate fountain, you can still have some chocolate dipping fun. Look up melted chocolate recipes and instructions and gather your favorite foods to dip in chocolate. Make it healthy and dip strawberries, pineapple spears, or really any fruit. Or go decadent and dip marshmallows, cookies, and cakes. You can really dip almost anything in chocolate, and it will be delicious. Though I may draw the line on chocolate-covered bacon, jalapenos or fish.
Cover your food in chocolate today, and, in the spirit of the holiday season, share some of your chocolate-covered treats with your friends and family.
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This day is a day of encouragement and inspiration. National Wear Your Pearls Day was created by best-selling author and motivational speaker DeAnna Bookert to celebrate life after she emerged from a deep depression.
She said, “I wear pearls as a reminder that I have purpose and value,”.
We are reminded that one irritating grain of sand can cause an iridescent pearl to form.
National Wear Your Pearls Day reminds us that when life throws dirt our way, we can take that dirt build on it and turn it into something meaningful and precious.
Pearls symbolize wisdom acquired through experience and represent new beginnings.
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So here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Wear Your Pearls Day:
Embrace the beauty of your life, a beauty that is often formed through hardships and trials.
And when life throws dirt your way, put on your pearls.
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Saturday Dec 14, 2024
TIP 2276 - Time To Get Twisted
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
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Yoga can give you a piece of time to observe your mind and your heart. People have different ways of relaxing, some of them healthier than others. Some people drink a glass of wine, some doze off in front of the TV, and some people prefer physical pursuits. One of the best and oldest ways to release the tension building up in both the body and the mind is practicing yoga. The benefits of practicing yoga, such as mastering countless techniques of controlling the body and the mind, have been widely recognized by the Western world for years.
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So here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Yoga Day:
If you are a devout practitioner, today is the day to celebrate as it is the birthday the man called “the father of modern yoga,” B.K.S. Iyengar.
Even if you don’t consider yourself a particularly fit person—don’t worry! Due to its slow, fluid movements, few people suffer any kind of injuries practicing yoga, and many of the meditation techniques, breathing exercises, and certain postures are considered safe and beneficial even for those suffering various illnesses as well as pregnant women. Just make sure you don’t attempt a headstand the first time you decide to give yoga a try.
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Friday Dec 13, 2024
TIP 2275 - Fortify With Friendships
Friday Dec 13, 2024
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When was the last time you wrote a letter by hand’ We’re quick to email or text our friends, but nothing can replace the joy of receiving a personalized letter in the mail. December is the perfect time to stop what you’re doing and drop a note to a friend or a family member.
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Tips For Building Resiliency and Write A Friend Month:
Researchers have found 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 powerful tools in preventing illness by acting as a buffer to the effects of stress. One way to continue building that sense of connection and deeper friendship is to continually communicate and writing allows us to contemplate, ask questions or show appreciation in a very different way than by calling or emailing.
One of my favourite quotes is: Life is to be fortified by many friendships.
It is a shame that for many of us, the more stressful life gets the less connected we become.
Remember your friends. Let them know that they matter. Connect when possible – but don’t leave it up to chance – or time may pass you both by.
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Thursday Dec 12, 2024
TIP 2274 - Thinking the Unmentionable
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
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Unmentionable thoughts.
There is a Festival that celebrates these thoughts. Guess that is what today is. The Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts
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Beverly’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating the Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts:
We aren't going to mention any subjects you could be thinking about today. Feel free to think about them yourself, but make sure not to mention them.
We don't even want to know what you're thinking. It’s not that we don’t care. Some things should just stay unmentionable.
It’s surprising how little control we seem to have over the timing and content of “bad” thoughts. Researchers found that people have about 500 thoughts a day that are unintentional and “intrusive” and that last about 14 seconds on average. While most dealt with the concerns of everyday life, 18 percent were unacceptable, uncomfortable, or just plain bad—politically incorrect or mean thoughts. And a remaining 13 percent were ugly, out of character, or downright shocking.
So whether they are morbid, perverse, or prejudicial, know that we all have them, but what we do with them and the significance we attach to them are key.
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
TIP 2273 – Apps For Busting Stress
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
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What is your favourite app?
Do you have one that saves you time or reminds you to do something that you couldn’t live without?
Apps are so ingrained into the way we do things now and there are very few people who don’t use at least one app.
Apps can be used for communication and entertainment.
Travel apps provide needed information and tools, helping with everything from transportation to finding the closest restaurant.
Other apps help people organize their homes or perform essential functions at work. Some can help build your resiliency.
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Today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National App Day:
According to Flurry, mobile users spend 86% of their time on mobile apps. App Annie says that the average user now has around 80 apps installed and uses around 40 every month.
Look for apps that are easy to use and make sense in your daily life.
There are many apps now for almost any kind of stress therapy, be it meditation, mindfulness breathing, cognitive behaviour therapy, relaxation techniques, colouring in, or online therapy chat services. Use these apps to build in a pause to your day or as an aid to get a better night's sleep.
Though keeping up with technology can be a source of stress, it can also be used to build our resiliency.
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
TIP 2272 - Bad Decisions Can Kill
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
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One bad decision can have devastating effects.
This my family knows only too well as over 30 years ago one young man’s bad decision after work left our brother and sister-in-law dead on the side of the road. Drunk driving, left parents heartbroken, robbed brothers and sisters of the chance to lean on each other, left future nieces and nephews without cousins and impacted this young man’s freedom for the next few years.
But there is a long way to go and much of that work is within my own generation. Many of us grew up not thinking a whole lot about drinking and driving. Where the only goal was not to get caught and get a ticket on the weekend. For some, this is still the goal. They’ll say things like, “I’ll take the back way home”, or “I haven’t had that many”.
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Here are today’s Tips For National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Week:
Really, it is one simple tip. Don’t be that person who makes this bad decision.
Assign a designated driver before the night even begins
And don’t be afraid to address the ‘elephant’ in the room when someone tries to drive after they have been drinking or if you believe they are stoned.
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Monday Dec 09, 2024
TIP 2271 - Connection Through A Card
Monday Dec 09, 2024
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I love Christmas Cards, however the sending of Christmas cards may be becoming extinct. In a world where we are already too busy, the thought of buying, writing, addressing, stamping, sealing and sending cards seems like an overwhelming task.
Just before my oldest son was born, I started a tradition of writing a Christmas newsletter and sending it with my Christmas cards. There have been times when I have thought that I wouldn’t send it out but then someone gives me a comment about looking forward to reading my annual update and seeing the pictures of how the family has changed.
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Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Christmas Card Day:
Christmas cards and letters take time, but I have found the benefits to outweigh the cost. It let’s the receiver know that they are being thought about, which in this day of disconnectedness and isolation is especially important.
Another unexpected benefit of writing these annual newsletters is that I have logged many important family events. I have kept copies for myself and for my sons. They have a record of the special moments from their past.
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Sunday Dec 08, 2024
TIP 2270 - Stress Free Holiday Preparation Week
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
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Are The Holidays A Stressful Time In Your Household?
Are you ready for the holidays? This is the questions that you hear daily at the grocery store, the post office and in line at the bank? Some people ask because they want to feel like they are not the only ones struggling to get things done before the big day. Others ask because they are concerned about us as we may look a little haggard. Others may just want to gloat about they had in all done in July
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Here are my tips for building your resiliency and avoiding that stressed-out feeling this holiday season while we Celebrate Stress Free Holiday Preparation Week:
Like many we tend to let our expectations, poor planning, and over-indulgence get in the way of truly enjoying and de-stressing during our ‘down-time’. The key to success in avoiding the ‘festive fizzle’ is to recognize those activities that energize, motivate, and please us, and to delete or change those activities that irritate, disappoint, and anger us.
Get back to basics and simplify to meet these priorities.
Stop often and be in the moment. Far too often the holidays come and go and we missed experiencing the joy, connection, and spirit of the season.
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Saturday Dec 07, 2024
TIP 2269 – Festive Fizzle Out
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
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Do you know how many litres of eggnog are sold each December?
Here in Canada it is 5.2 million litres.
This will be a very different holiday for many of us. We know that our stress levels are elevated significantly by all of the challenges and changes that we have faced, and the holidays will just add to that overall stress.
This isn’t the season to be stressed, but many of us will experience Festive Fizzle Out even before the celebration begins.
Rather than skipping the eggnog or the holidays, the first step to a ‘stress less’ holiday is to determine your most important goal for the season.
Bring back the meaning of the holidays by taking care of yourself and by simply showing people you appreciate them.
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Here are today’s tips for Building Resiliency and Preventing Festive Fizzle Out
Get back to basics and simplify. Don’t be afraid to alter tradition. Try simplifying things and build in more time for relaxation.
Avoid ‘holiday perfectionism’. Thinking, saying, or planning for the best holiday ever can lead to certain disappointment.
Stop and be in the moment. Have you noticed the wondrous sights, sounds, and smells around you or have you been too caught up in the to-do’s or the extra amount of work you have to do to notice?
Acknowledge your feelings. Take into account the changes, challenges, and losses that you have experienced. Remember to keep your perspective and to talk positively to yourself about past challenges that you have overcome.
Practice Self-Care. Remember your ultimate goal for the holiday and get support and assistance from those around you to meet those needs. Make sure to take care of yourself by resting well, and eating a balanced diet. Focus on gratitude. Research shows that the more that you do, the happier you will be.
Finally, I love this quote: “Gifts are all around us, but it is up to us to recognize them in our lives.”
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Friday Dec 06, 2024
TIP 2268 - Be More Jolly Like St. Nicholas
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
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Ever wondered who St. Nicholas was?
There once was a young boy named Nicholas, who was born during the third century. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic. Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need.
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Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating St. Nicholas Day:
We could all stand to be a little more like St. Nicholas. Here is a boy, whose world dramatically changed when his parents died. He could have let this beat him down. He could have drowned in self-pity. Instead, he relied on his faith and did whatever he could to help those who were even less fortunate then himself. Let’s get good at turning life around and focusing on what we have, and less on what we have lost or don’t have.
Today, we have the image of Santa Clause and we give gifts to the people we know and love. But what about our giving to those less fortunate then ourselves? We are donating less each year. The average annual amount per donor is less than $500 with the median amount under $150. With the economy the way that it is, the demand within most charities has increased while their donations have decreased. Make a difference in the lives of someone less fortunate than you. It doesn’t take a lot to have a huge impact.
In 1998, my youngest son was due to arrive on Christmas Day. We decided that boy or girl, their name would honour St. Nicholas as he was our blessed gift. Nickolas arrived safely on December 22.
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Thursday Dec 05, 2024
TIP 2267 - The Luxuries of Bathtubbery
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
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A hiring manager was preparing for an upcoming interview. The supervisor asked why she had a bathtub brought in for the interviews. "Well," said the manager, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer the applicant a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket and ask them to empty the bathtub." "Oh, I understand," said the supervisor. " A smart person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup." "No," said the manager. "A smart hire would pull the plug."
I am not a fan of baths. I am too focused on getting what needs to be done, done and showers achieve this in a much more efficient manner. That being said, enjoying a hot bath, can be a very positive resiliency booster for some.
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Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Bathtub Party Day:
"Bathtub Party Day" is supposed to be the time to slow down and immerse yourself in a long leisurely bath. It can be a party for one, or two or if you have a hot tub, maybe even more.
One site had these recommendations: To enjoy a really good soak, take the ringer off the phone, light a few candles, tune into some favourite music & lock the door. If you want to add a few drops of essential oils to your bath, be sure to wait until the moment you are ready to step into the tub, to ensure the essence doesn’t evaporate before you benefit from it–whether you want the relaxation of lavender or chamomile or the stimulation of rosemary or peppermint. Don’t forget to have a big, fluffy towel ready for you! For after-bath skin soothing, while your skin is still damp, apply a favourite body lotion or body oil.
Again, it seems like a lot of work…but the relaxation effects are likely worth it.
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Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
TIP 2266 - Do You Work For An Extraordinary Work Team?
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
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Are you good at recognizing others? Recognition works best when it acknowledges the Attitudes, Behaviors, and/or Contributions of the person or the team to the success of the organization. Companies with a solid strategy to recognize team members enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, better customer service, and lower turnover. However, recognizing others in a meaningful way is not as easy as you think. True recognition has to be meaningful and not superficial. It needs to make the employee feel valued, respected, and special.
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Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day:
Be sure to recognize people on your team who make it possible for you to do what you do. I love the ‘Crush It’ calls that SnackNation does each week. They go around the room and “Crush” on someone on the team whose work they want to recognize and they also state something that they are grateful for.
Celebrate. This can be done in many ways, but the point is to highlight and appreciate employees and teams who have made a spectacular effort, have achieved great results or helped others achieve them. Celebrating success is fun and energizing and shows employees that their efforts are being seen by leaders and by their peers.
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
TIP 2265 - Supporting Parents Of Special Needs Children
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
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We take for granted our health and the health of our children. But what if you are a family that has a child who is facing special challenges? Your child’s health and well-being are always at the forefront of every decision that you make.
Special Kids Day was put together to help families cope during the extra stress of the holidays.
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Today’s Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Special Kids Day by showing your support for these special families:
Provide the gift of time.
You may be able to pick up items that would save a run to the mall or the grocery store for the family.
Provide ready to eat meals for the ‘crazy’ days…the days where it is non-stop appointments or that are especially difficult to cope.
Let them know that you are there for their family. It can be very isolating and lonely and true friends are hard to come by. But don’t wait to be asked, as it is hard for many parents of special needs children to reach out and ask for help.
At the end of the day the health of our children is the most important thing to a parent.
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
TIP 2264 - Tis the Season of the Cookie Monster
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
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Crispy or chewy’ Palm-sized, or bite-sized’ Sprinkles or no’
One of the first signs that the holidays are close is the invite to participate in the Cookie Exchange. Have you ever been involved in a cookie exchange’ I have and it was so much fun…but for others I know, this is the last thing that they want to participate in.
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Here are today’s Tips For Building Resilience and Celebrating National Cookie Cutter Week:
A Cookie Exchange doesn’t have to be a strictly C2C (cookie to cookie) transaction. At your workplace you can enjoy the holiday spirit by giving out cookies in exchange for smiles, holiday singing, or anything else you can think of to bring cheer to your colleagues.
Use the cookies as a way of fundraising to support a family in need.
Finally, make sure that if you are involved in a cookie exchange that it is fun and for connection. It shouldn’t be extra work or add to your stress-level…especially at this time of year.
When looking up National Cookie Exchange Week, I came across a site that told me what kind of a cookie I was…I am a Peanut Butter Cookie. I am not one to skimp on the finer things in life, and keeping my finances in check is crucial. You may want to check out that quiz.
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