Whining As this is my last posting for 2015, I thought I would pay tribute to whining. We can be a nation of entitled whiners. "It's too cold." "I am the only one around here who does anything." "I didn't get what I wanted for Christmas." "The government is doing it to us again." "Blah, blah, blah" or should I say "whine, whine, … [Read more...] about National Whiner’s Day – December 26
Archives for 2015
National Chocolate Day – December 24
Are You A Chocoholic? I am a chocoholic. I love milk chocolate. Creamy. Rich. Sweet. Delicious. It picks me up when I am down. Is this wrong? Not terribly. We all have comfort foods and mine is chocolate. I don't eat it everyday. My addiction is quite mild most of the time. But there are days when I just have to give in. I have scavenged the … [Read more...] about National Chocolate Day – December 24
Stress-Free Family Holidays Week – December
Are The Holidays A Stressful Time In Your Household? ‘We ate too much.’ ‘We’re never home.’ ‘We didn’t get to spend any quality time with those we wanted to.’ ‘We spent too much money.’ ‘We feel exhausted.’ ‘Why do we even bother?’< If you want to avoid that stressed-out feeling this holiday season try avoiding some common … [Read more...] about Stress-Free Family Holidays Week – December
Stress-Free Holiday Preparation Week – December
Beverly’s Hot Tip For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Stress-Free Holiday Preparation Week: Spending weeks or months finding the perfect gift for that special someone can be a waste of time and energy. Bring back the meaning of the holidays by simply showing people you appreciate them. Ask … [Read more...] about Stress-Free Holiday Preparation Week – December
St. Nicholas Day – December 6
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. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor" Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the … [Read more...] about St. Nicholas Day – December 6
Holiday Stress – Tisn’t The Season To Be Stressed Out
Feeling a little stressed during the holiday season? Like many we tend to let our worry, expectations, poor planning, and over-indulgence get in the way of truly enjoying the holidays. Tisn't the season to be stressed. The the first step to a 'stress less' holiday is to determine your most important goal for the … [Read more...] about Holiday Stress – Tisn’t The Season To Be Stressed Out
Wellness Programming For Boomers
With workplaces managing the challenges of having 3-5 generations working together, it is reasonable to expect that workplace wellness programs also need to tailor their programs to fit their unique needs and perspectives. As Boomers approach retirement, there are many questions and uncertainties that are causing stress and may be impacting … [Read more...] about Wellness Programming For Boomers
Celebrations And Social Gatherings Are An Important Part Of Workplace Culture
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 … [Read more...] about Celebrations And Social Gatherings Are An Important Part Of Workplace Culture