Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

EP 676 – Rainy Day

There is no rain in sight, which makes for a gorgeous summer day and some time enjoying nature just outside my door.

But what if it had been raining? Would this add stress to your life?

Do you plan for rain days when you are on vacation?

Rain days can force you to make different decisions on how you are going to spend your downtime.

When it comes to spending, do you have a rainy-day fund that you can tap into when times are not so prosperous?

This safety net protects you when an unexpected event - such as job loss or unexpected repairs to your home.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Rain Day:

People all over the world have celebrated rain and its life-giving power. All life is dependent on rain, and rain is what keeps our world green and beautiful. Today, celebrate all things wet and wonderful.

Managing your stress and building your resiliency means that you have a back up plan. Plan for a rainy day. This may mean knowing what alternate activities you can take advantage of, or packing an umbrella. Or it may mean putting money aside for an emergency or unexpected expense into a rainy-day fund.

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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.

 

 

EP 675 – Leaders Make A Difference

What do you think… Kids will be what they see?

This seems to me to be one of those nature and nurture questions.

What I do believe is that all caring adults have the potential to positively impact the children and young adults around them.

As leaders in our organizations and in our communities, how we treat each other, and especially, how we treat our youth matters.

In a world filled so publicly with hate, prejudice, bullying and negativity, positive role models are desperately needed.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Make A Difference To Children Month:

None of us are perfect. Our goal should be to provide the best examples that we can. Here are three things that as leaders we can strive to do.

• We can inspire our youth to dream big and work hard to achieve those dreams
• To develop values based on gratitude and kindness
• And we can teach children to respect each other’s differences

 

One person can make all the difference in a child's life. This July, make sure that person is you!

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EP 674 – Plants Can Make You Feel Less Stressed

Today is take your houseplants for a walk day.

Well, I’m not sure that I am going to take my plants for a walk, but I will try to be nicer to them.

Many of my plants have ‘taken a walk’ to the dump when they failed to survive my watering and care routine (or lack of). 

After reading a report from NASA where they found that some houseplants were able to remove up to 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours, I decided I needed to give houseplants another try.

I found that some species of plants and I do very well, others, and others, I had to give up on.

According to a University of Agriculture Norway study, indoor plants can reduce fatigue, coughs, sore throats and other cold-related illnesses by more than 30 percent, partially by increasing humidity levels and decreasing dust.

Washington State University found that participants in the presence of plants were less stressed and reacted 12% more quickly than those in the absence of plants.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Take Your Houseplants For A Walk Day:

Give a houseplant a try, after all plants can reduce stress. 

Look for varieties that are low maintenance.

However, if trying to have a green thumb is creating too much stress in your life, forgo the growing at home and go out and enjoy the gardens of someone else.

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Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com

EP 673– Parenting Is Hard

I like my parents today. But I don’t think that I did when I was growing up.

They were always telling me what to do. Always treated my brother better than me. They never let me do anything that I wanted to.

It’s funny, but I heard my own children say much of the same things.

My parents are there when I need them.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Parents Day:

Parenting is hard. It is not for the weak at heart.

Parenting is about the unconditional love that you give to your children, often with very few rewards given back at the time.

So, look through your family pictures and focus on the easy, fun and/or rewarding times, instead of the difficult times that you have had as a parent

Share a special memory with your child about your child. Let them know that you hold them dear to your heart

Share a special memory of your own childhood. Let your children know that you didn’t always value your parents, but you do now

Call your own parents and let them know that you appreciate them as parents

Parenting is hard. We need to support each other as parents and let each other know that perfection is not the key, but self-confident, happy adult children is the reward. Happy Parent’s Day!

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EP 672 – Gaming Can Be Healthy

Do you remember playing your first video game?

Mine was Pong and it was New Years Day at a friend’s house. How cool was it to see the game get faster and faster and try to keep up the hand eye co-ordination?

Now the video game industry is worth $70 billion a year and there are over five million games in existence. Most of us have played at least one video game in our life.

According to a NationalToday Survey, many of us like to play our games on our phones.

The #1 reason we played was we were bored, followed by when we were watching TV, before we go to sleep and unthinkably for me…when we are on the toilet. Ick.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Video Game Day:

Whether you celebrate Video Game Day this month or in September, it is not only easy, but it is also fun as well. All you have to do is to fire up your favorite video game system and have some fun with your friends or family. You can play games on a modern system or you can play one of your classics.

Video games can be a great stress reliever. They help to pass away free time. They can give an adrenaline rush and you get a chance to use your imagination and problem-solving skills.

Video games can be highly engrossing, but some people can become addicted to gaming.  The World Health Organization recently recognized "gaming disorder" as a mental health condition.

Simply playing a lot of video games isn't enough to count as a disorder. Rather, the disorder occurs when gaming interferes with people's daily lives.

So have fun gaming, but remember that this should only be one of many strategies that you use to build your resiliency and manage your stress.

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Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In

EP 671 – 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

EP 670 – 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.

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EP 669 – Your Life Matters

Our world is changing and sometimes that change is difficult to keep up with. Sometimes we see the need for the change, but we don’t know how to move forward. Sometimes we want the change and we look for ways to push it forward.

I grew up in rural Ontario where my cousins and second cousins and so on were my neighbours and classmates. We looked like each other and we sounded like each other. I had 3 local TV stations, and we watched very little TV except for hockey, which I tuned out.

I don’t remember giving skin colour a second thought. I went to University and I still don’t remember giving it a second thought.

It wasn’t until I lived in Toronto that I remember hearing some of my first racial slurs.

I know that 30 years later, I have said or thought things that were racial generalizations in reactions to activities, sayings, or even music.

So here we are in the midst of turmoil and I am seeing arguments around Black Lives Matter versus All Lives Matter. I absolutely agree with both statements. Black Lives Matter. All Lives Matter. Your Life Matters.

My life matters.

However, I can not remember a time where my skin colour has not put me at a disadvantage, or made me look down upon as something less, or put me at risk or seen as dangerous.

So what can we all do…Listen and show up.

Listen to each other.

Show up and be willing to acknowledge someone’s experiences, no matter how different they may be to yours.

By listening and showing up, by opening up in this way, we can examine where we can push change forward. Where we can make the necessary impact. We all have a role to play in making that happen. It’s needed and long overdue as Every Life Matters.

EP 668 – Are You Failing At Self-Care

Are you running on empty?

Have you been neglecting your own needs because other’s needs take priority?

Self-care is a necessity.

Self-care is not self-indulgence. Self-care refers to activities and practices that we can engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress and build our resiliency.

Balancing work, family and self-care has always been challenging. The pressure to do it all, to be successful, and to put others first, can cause a great deal of stress.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Self Care Month:

Our list of things to do can get so long that we forget, even neglect, to take care of our minds and bodies. Be aware of your mental and emotional health, stress level, sleep habits, cholesterol level, blood pressure. It is important to honour and care for yourself.

Start with setting healthy boundaries around how you spend your time and energy.

Look for positive ways to recover, refocus, and re-energize.

Focus on sleeping, eating healthy, moving, learning how to pause, simplifying your life and remembering to play.

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

* The International Self-Care Foundation has developed the ‘Seven Pillars of Self-Care’ which provide a useful framework and starting point.

EP 667 – 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.

 

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Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In

EP 666 – 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.

EP 665 – 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.

EP 664 – 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

 

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Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, less-stressed you by visiting my website at worksmartlivesmart.com

EP 663 – 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.

EP 662 – 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

EP 661 – Celebrating Your Body

Are you keeping cool today? It is the middle of summer and it is also International Nude Day.

Nudist groups around the world celebrate this holiday and take it quite seriously!

Today is the day to celebrate your birthday suit. However, I wouldn’t suggest it as appropriate attire for the workplace, unless you are like me and you work from home…with no chance that a delivery person will come to the door.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating International Nude Day:

Be proud of your birthday suit, no matter what shape or size it comes in.

Though there are some obvious benefits of going nude…like less laundry to do, but make sure that you don’t shock your family, co-workers, or neighbours.

If you are going to go outside, remember that you will still need to wear sunscreen and watch out for poison ivy, if you happen to go for a walk in the woods.

Finally, if going nude is not quite for you, treat your skin to some pampering.

Your skin is your largest organ. So slap on some moisturizing cream and give it a bit of attention as you celebrate your skin.

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.

EP 660 – Focus On Fun

Humour can help you thrive in change, remain creative under pressure, work more effectively, play more enthusiastically, and stay healthier in the process.

Humour and Stress – For some of us it is a lost art, but it can be one of our most powerful ‘life coping’ tools.

One definition I really like, is that humour is an attitude focused on generating positive feelings in yourself and for others. It is an active state and a choice that we make.

One other advantage of maintaining a sense of humour and being able to freely laugh is that it provides us with a powerful sense of perspective and ability to build relationships with those around us.

Humour and creativity originate from a lively imagination and the ability to recognize and to appreciate the incongruities of life.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Personal Health Month:

Part of ensuring your personal health is making sure that you have a positive and fun attitude towards life. So,

1. When you’re feeling terrific – notify your face. Some of us forget to show that we are having fun
2. Find funny friends and co-workers. Hang out with the people who’s attitude you admire.
3. Develop a Humour First-Aid Kit and fill it with your favourite jokes, clippings, and stories to buffer yourself through hard times.
4. Use humour in adversity to lighten up rather than tighten up – Laugh at yourself and your mistakes
5. Finally, appreciate today and look for the ‘awesome’.

If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.

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EP 659 – Simplicity

How are you doing? How’s work going? The kids?

We are busy! Most of us have a full plate. And many of us have a multitude of things vying for our attention.

So how can we find a better balance and simplify our life?

Balance is about maximizing what you love and minimizing what you loathe. Balance is about focusing on the fundamentals: health, security, relationships, personal development, purpose and making them a priority in your life.

Balance is not about equal it is about satisfaction.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Simplicity Day:

Design the life that you want to live, by examining where you spend your time and energy.

Avoid blaming others and situations – WE have the ultimate decision on how OUR time will be spent.

Develop and set your priorities and say ‘No’ to those things which are not your priority.

Do not over-program yourself and make time to focus on yourself.

Don’t get caught up in trying to multitask. Stay focused. Work productively.

Finally, simplify routines and de-junk your physical space.

Simplifying means “letting go” of things that weigh us down. Worry, confusion, stress: these are all things can arise from complexity. Getting rid of the distracting parts of our lives, we can live a more balanced, fulfilling life.

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.

EP 658 – Cheer Up The Lonely

Approximately 1 in 5 seniors say that they are lonely.  People can become lonely for any number of reasons, regardless of their age. Some people are lonely because they don’t feel like they fit in, while others may become lonely after the death of a loved one. Other people might just suffer from an illness that doesn’t allow them to see many people.

When my boys were little, they were blessed to have 3 sets of grandparents and 3 sets of great-grandparents.  Life was busy with two little ones, but we made it a point of visiting each of the great grandparents.  Sometimes the boys would complain, and we would have to explain that not everyone’s lives were busy like ours.  Grandmas and Grandpas loved us and looked forward to us visiting.  It made them happy. 

It doesn’t take much to cheer up the lonely and make a difference.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Cheer Up The Lonely Day:

Let your friend or family member know that you are thinking about them.  Send them a message, call them on the phone, or go for a visit.

We need physical contact, but giving a hug may not be appropriate at this time.  Did you know that giving 5 people a hug every day can lower your own stress level by 25%. Look for other ways to get connected.

Ask what they need.  It’s ok to ask.  And if they are not sure, let them know that you are there when they need 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

EP 657 – Life Balance

It is a gorgeous July morning. I have finished watering my newly planted grass seed and now it is time to focus on my business. I am finally feeling like my life is in balance.

This was a reflection on life that I had several years ago.  It didn’t mean that my life wasn’t chaotic, but I was feeling satisfied with the time and energy that I was spending on the various aspects of my life.

Sometimes my ‘balance’ lasts for a long time, other times, that balance is fleeting. Balance to me, does not mean equal. Balance means satisfaction.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Life Balance Month:

My First Strategy is the belief that I have a purpose in this world and that this world has a purpose.

Second, is being comfortable with who I am. I am not superhuman. I try my best to take care of myself. My family and my business need me to function.

Third, I enjoy the little things and look for the awesome.  In my reflection above, my day started outside, watering and weeding. For me, this is nature at its most glorious and it helps to ground and center me.

Each day I experience different challenges, but these beliefs keep me satisfied with where I am going. How do you create more satisfaction and balance in your life?

If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.

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