I Don’t Like Change!

Actually, I sort of do, but I know that I am strange that way.  Most of  us don’t.  We get used to how things are, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride.  When that shifts, whether that be a personal or workplace change, we often don’t know how to handle it well.  Since the only constant in world is change, it might be in our best interest to be prepared to respond, in a way we would be proud. -   Admit that change is happening or about to happen.  Denying it prolongs the inevitable. -  Expect that it will cause stress. We can often manage stress better when we know that we are stressed. -  Share your fears, concerns, worries.  Find a trustworthy source and talk.  Often when we talk about…
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How do we manage work and life?

This is a constant struggle for most people.  These days, we are often pulled in several different directions and learning how to balance our work and life is a key component in emotional well-being. Here are 9 Tips on how to manage your work and life: Recognize when you are overloaded.  Some indicators include chronic lateness, clumsiness, forgetfulness, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. Know where your time is going.  Get a planner, calendar, scheduler, etc. and make to-do lists. Understand your priorities.  Look at your calendar.  Is what you say is your priority reflected in your schedule?  Your calendar doesn’t lie. Ask for help, both at home and at work.  Hire out help at home if you can.  Discuss with work options for flex time. Use but don’t abuse technology.  Know…
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