Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-King

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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 in your personal life or at work. Our goal is to help you address the sources of stress, take care of yourself during stressful times, and to find ways to reach out to those around you 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!

  1. 22h ago

    TIP 2867 – How Plants Can Make You Feel Less Stressed

    Listen to today's podcast... 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. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  Here are today’s 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. 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 #mentalhealth #hr

  2. 1d ago

    TIP 2866 – Parenting Is Hard

    Listen to today's podcast... 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 many of the same things. I know that my parents are there when I need them. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Here are today’s 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! 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. #mentalhealth #hr

  3. 2d ago

    TIP 2865 – Focus On Fun To Boost Your Health

    Listen to today's podcast... 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. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  Here are today’s 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, When you’re feeling terrific – notify your face. Some of us forget to show that we are having fun Find funny friends and co-workers. Hang out with the people who’s attitude you admire. Develop a Humour First-Aid Kit and fill it with your favourite jokes, clippings, and stories to buffer yourself through hard times. Use humour in adversity to lighten up rather than tighten up – Laugh at yourself and your mistakes 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. Looking for more ways to build your resiliency? Take my free on-line resiliency test at worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab. #mentalhealth #hr

  4. 3d ago

    TIP 2864 – Are Drive Thrus Quick and Convenient Or Unhealthy?

    Listen to today's podcast... 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. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today’s 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 #mentalhealth #hr

  5. 4d ago

    TIP 2863 – I Had A Gorgeous Grandma

    Listen to today's podcast... 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. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  Here are today’s 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. #mentalhealth #hr

  6. 5d ago

    TIP 2862 – How To Support A Grieving Parent

    Listen to today's podcast... The loss of a child is the most stressful and inconsolable of losses to deal with. It violates the natural order of things and it’s not fair for an innocent to see their dreams unfulfilled. I watched as my husband`s parents grieved for the loss of their son, my husband`s only sibling.  I watched how my brother-in-law`s wife`s parents grieved for the loss of their daughter. Together they were killed by a drunk and drugged driver. Their pain was evident and their grieving styles so different, as was the responses of their family and friends. Often, we don’t know what to say or do for grieving parents, so we do nothing. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  Here are today’s Tips For Building Resiliency Through Bereaved Parents Awareness Month: Don`t avoid the parents. It is okay for you to not know what to say or how to help. A listening ear may be what they need the most. I love the sentiment that one parent received from a friend:  “Grieve well. One day you will cease to remember him with tears and instead remember him with smiles.” Don`t avoid important dates such as birthdays and anniversaries, but provide an opportunity for the parent to grieve and remember and not feel like they must hold the grief under control. Be aware and provide support for both the health of the bereaved parents and their relationships. According to research, bereaved mothers and fathers experience more physical and emotional issues than do non-bereaved parents, including severe depression. It is estimated that over 70% of marriages where a child has died, end in separation or divorce. Be patient. Grieving parents may think, do, and say things that are very unlike who they really are and as their family and friends, our job is to be there for them and not judge their reactions as justified or unfair. 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. #mentalhealth #hr

  7. 6d ago

    TIP 2861 – Restless Leg Is More Than Just Jumpy Legs

    Listen to today's podcast... 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.  Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  So Here are today’s 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. #mentalhealth #hr

  8. Jul 20

    TIP 2860 – Everyone Deserves a Massage

    Listen to today's podcast... 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. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  Here are today’s 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 #mentalhealth #hr

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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 in your personal life or at work. Our goal is to help you address the sources of stress, take care of yourself during stressful times, and to find ways to reach out to those around you 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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