Personal & Prof. Dev.
They say April brings showers for May flowers, and the last few days in Southern California have been dreary and overcast.
“Let your smile be the sunshine on the cold and cloudy days.”
To make your smile shine bright everyday a strong oral care routine is essential. My smile is the best and most frequent compliment I receive on a regular basis, and I’ve been asked on several occasions how I keep it bright. Today I’m sharing details of my daily routine, morning and night.
Read MoreAccording to the American Institute of Stress, stress is something we all deal with and engaging with dialogue around yours and others’ is one of the most valuable ways to combat stress when it arises. Although stress and anxiety often results from external events or circumstances, I’ve discovered that there are many times that my stress has been brought on by personal insecurities and perfectionism. Both areas that I’m working on consciously. Because I’m single and live alone, most of my stress comes from work. As we close out Stress Awareness Month and the last #RealWorldWednesday of April, I wanted to share the top three ways I manage work stress and anxiety.
Read MoreYesterday I reached a milestone of my blogging journey and celebrated five years since I launched this site. Over the years I’ve shared many experiences and lessons I’ve learned along the way. Continuing the celebration, I’m sharing the top five posts since I launched in 2016 and my favorites in case you missed it.
Read MoreDuring my previous roles social media was a welcomed escape from work, and I often turned to one of the many apps during my breaks for quick updates, laughs, inspiration and more. In my current position as a marketing and communications manager, screen-time in this period of remote work has grown to 100% of my role, and now I’m trying to be intentional about giving my eyes an escape from digital and social media any chance I can.
There have been many studies and experts who attest to the need for breaks during the day, not to mention the right granted by law. Everyone who works a eight-hour workday should take a minimum of three breaks during the day including two paid rest breaks and one meal break lasting 30 minutes to an hour. While these periods and the time granted vary across different states, companies and organizations, there is usually a similar standard. See your employee handbook or the state labor and employment guidelines for specifics. Below are ten activities to clear your mind, maximize your time and achieve productivity on your next break that have worked for me.
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