Tami and Tracy’s Background. The Purpose of This Podcast Show
Career CPR
This podcast includes Tami and Tracy’s background, the purpose of the podcast show, work-life balance, and stress management.
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The Impact of Stress on Health
Career CPR
This podcast is about the effect of stress on our health. Stress is a normal part of life. Short-term stress helps us to do our best. Long-term stress can have severe consequences on our health. Health effects can include digestive problems, heart disease, diabetes, or certain mental disorders.
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How to Beat the Winter Blues
Career CPR
As the sunlight hours get shorter, many people feel sad and depressed. Going to work when it is dark and coming home when it is dark sometimes causes some mood changes. Some people have more severe mood changes year after year, lasting throughout the fall and winter when there’s less natural sunlight. What about the darkening days that can leave us down in the dumps? And what can we do about it? This podcast episode explains the phenomena that cause mood changes and gives ten tips on surviving the winter blues.
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Developing Resilience in the Workplace
Career CPR
In this podcast episode, we discussed how to improve our resiliency in the workplace. Many of us now work in demanding work cultures where stress and the risk of burnout are widespread. Since the pace and intensity of contemporary work culture are not likely to change, it’s more important than ever to build resilience skills to effectively deal with your work life.
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Find Out How To Eat Healthier And Increase Your Productivity
Career CPR
A 2005 study conducted by the International Labor Organization found that poor nutrition can negatively impacts the morale, safety and productivity of workers. It was reported that poor diet on the job is reducing productivity in countries around the world by as much as 20%.
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Secretes To Attaining A Happy Working Environment
Career CPR
In this podcast, we demystified the keys that unlock the door of a happy and friendly working environment. Indeed there are techniques that have brought success in the aspect of attaining workplace happiness. It is important to be happy in your workplace as that is where you get to spend most of your waking hours. At this point we must admit that different factors can affect our state of happiness at work; factors including negative co-workers, clients, or bosses. The trick is this: never let negativity rob you off any piece of peace you may have. You must learn to thrive in spite...
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Successful Ways To Support Your Coworkers
Career CPR
There are numerous ways to support your coworkers in the workplace. Supporting your coworkers in the long run helps you develop and improve your skills, and can advance your career. There are many benefits to supporting your coworkers such as expanding your knowledge, when you work with other coworkers, you have the potential to gain new insights and skills. When you are there for your coworkers when they need you, they will be there for you when you are in a bind. For example, when you have a project with a dead line that is challenging to meet, having a supportive coworker to lend you a...
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Powerful Ways to Create Successful Teamwork in Your Workplace
Career CPR
On this podcast episode, we discussed many powerful ways to create and maintain an effective team in the workplace. The purpose and goal of a teamwork is to assure the organization develops a productive environment. Forming and maintaining a team takes time, members go through stages as they change from being a collection of strangers to a united team with common goals. Keep in mind that just as performance of the team evolves over time, so does team member’s morale.
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Make Your Work-Life Balance a Reality
Career CPR
Have you ever wondered why so few people have mastered the concept of work-life balance? If you find it more challenging than ever to juggle the demands of your job and your life, you're not alone. To learn more, listen to our full audio podcast or continue reading. Work-life balance means something different to each individual, which is why you need to find the right balance for you. People get stress trying to balance their work life with their personal life. Work-life balance is difficult because many of us experience heavy workloads and long work hours while managing personal relationships...
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Ignite Your Power To Flourish In Your Work Place
Career CPR
In this podcast episode, we interviewed Maureen Riley of PurelyVital, she shared with us different ways we can ignite our power to flourish in your work place. Maureen is An “intuitive expert and master healer”, she helps people transform life issues where traditional medicine, psychotherapy, and Coaching have failed. Her mission is to help people activate the transformative power of their subtle energy system and Chakras so they can connect with their Higher Self solutions, ignite their gifts and purpose, heal chronic health and relationship issues, stop procrastinating, do what they...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered why so few people have mastered the concept of work-life balance?
If you find it more challenging than ever to juggle the demands of your job and your life, you're not alone.
To learn more, listen to our full audio podcast or continue reading.
Work-life balance means something different to each individual, which is why you need to find the right balance for you.
People get stress trying to balance their work life with their personal life. Work-life balance is difficult because many of us experience heavy workloads and long work hours while managing personal relationships and family responsibilities. If we don’t manage the imbalance between work and personal life, stress weakens our immune systems. Over time, this makes us more susceptible to illness.
“You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.” ~ Heather Schuck
According to Digital Marketing Strategist Ben Weiss, several successful organizations have realized work-life balance increases morale, staff members feel appreciated, fewer sick days, more productive, and greater employee retention which reduces recruitment costs.
What You Can Do At Work To Enhance Your Work Life Balance
Make the most of time on the job and set priorities.
- Prioritize your work in order to be more productive. Working smarter gives you better control over your work. The latest research shows that the more control we have over our work, the less stressed we are.
- If possible, discuss flexible schedule hours with your manager. Research shows that employees who work flexible schedules are more productive and loyal to their organizations.
Refresh your mind.
- When you are at work, take your break and lunch away from the office/work area.
- Go outside, take a walk, and get some fresh air.
- When you return, your mind will be clear, refreshed and you can focus on the important issues of the day.
Get help.
- Know when to ask for help. When you find yourself overwhelmed with your assignment, be honest with coworkers or your managers and ask for help.
- When you make a mistake, don’t be too hard on yourself. Sometimes, we can be our own worst critics.
- If your company offers Employee Assistance Program (EAP), use their services. They provide guidance on issues like childcare and eldercare.
What You Can Do At Home To Enhance Your Work Life Balance
The majority of your time is spent at work. After you leave work, focus your attention on your life and family activities. Don't take work home. Divide your time and energy between work and personal life.
Find your focus.
- Unplug. Turn off all electronic devices including cell phones, computers. The technology that enhances our lives also contributes to increased stress levels.
- Take control of your personal life and enjoy.
- Focus on what’s important to you.
- Focus on happiness. Enjoy the time you share with family, such as vacation, and live life to the fullest.
Spend time and energy on family and home activities.
- Schedule regular fun activities with the family. Plan them around your work schedule and do not change them.
- Do completely family-oriented activities that do not involve work.
- Take your vacation. Vacation time is a benefit you have earned. Take it.
Adjust your schedule to allow for more time.
- Organize your home, know your limitations, and practice saying, “NO.”
- If household chores or errand are overwhelming, obtain outside assistance or pay someone to help you in this area. For example, pay someone to mow the lawn or clean your house.
Rejuvenate.
- Make sure you have proper support system. Talk with friends and family. It is important to your emotional wellbeing.
- Take care of yourself. Eat right. Do not turn to drugs, alcohol or cigarettes to cope with stress; they will only lead to more health problems.
- When needed, ask for professional help. If you are persistently overwhelmed seek help from professionals. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Taking care of yourself is a sign of strength.
- Focus your time on activities and people that are fun and energize you.
Whatever you put in place for work-life balance, start small and increase gradually.
Achieving balance at work and in your personal life enables you to perform efficiently in both areas. We know this is a big challenge, but it is doable. And it’s worth it.
What is the most challenging part of achieving work-life balance for you? How has technology impacted your work-life balance? What have you changed in your life to improve your work-life balance? We’d LOVE to hear from you. Please share your feedback below!
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About Tami Gilbert
Tami Gilbert is an RN, MSN, MBA, Presenter, Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author of Career CPR: Meaningful Strategies to Resuscitate or Nurture Your Career and Courage to Persevere: A Compelling Story of Struggle, Survival, and Triumph.
Tami helps businesses and corporations increase their bottom line through employee retention. She holds workshop activities to increase employee job satisfaction. Her perseverance and tenacity is a true story of life-changing courage which Tami shares with others to inspire, encourage, edify and embolden them toward a life of fulfillment and contentment.
“Anything is possible - if you believe,” is Tami Gilbert’s call to action.
A thought-provoking and insightful speaker, Tami delivers passionate, power-packed informational presentations that teach others how to increase their own happiness at work, create a positive workplace environment, and build a successful career.
About Jerry Cox
Jerry Cox is an RN, MSN, CRRN, CPI, Staff Nurse, Manager, Clinical Instructor, CPR Instructor, and Podcast Co-Host. She attended St. Xavier University where she studied nursing. She is devoted to her lifelong career in her profession.
Jerry is highly recognized for encouraging individuals to reach their professional goals, fulfilling their ambitions and obtaining satisfaction in their careers. Jerry obtained several Awards (Nancy Holt Awards and Magnuson Awards) in recognition for her outstanding efforts and contributions to her team in making the organization the best in healing and hope.
Jerry worked on various committees (such as Clinical Ladder Committee, Research Committee, Policy & Procedure Committee, and The Magnet Steering Committee).