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February 1, 2022 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress | 3

Are you ready for more ideas on how to use self-care practices to reduce your stress?

This is the third article in the series: Self-Care: Take Care of Yourself

This week you’ll discover:

Examples of self-care
A list of self-care practices to reduce your inner stress
Links for articles 1 and 2 are at the end of the article

Examples of Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

Everyone has his or her definition of self-care. Some ideas cost money and at times you’ll find activities that are free and bring you more sustained joy.

Consider a manicure or massage or any other pampering activity. It might seem indulgent for some of you. Yet, if the activity helps you de-stress and carve time for yourself, it counts!

Taking a walk or riding your bike doesn’t cost you money. Walking counts if it brings you satisfaction. If not, find another activity that suits you better.

The idea is to find self-care practices to reduce your stress that provides just enough calm to help you get through the day and wake up in a better mood tomorrow.

Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

The following is well researched and linked to a longer life:

Exercise: People who exercise between two and eight hours per week throughout their lives reduced their risk of dying by 20 to 36 percent.
Finding Purpose: Having a strong life purpose is associated with decreased mortality rates.
Diet: Finding a good nutritionist helps you discover what kind of diet is best for your needs and health.
Sleep: Too-little sleep (less than seven hours per night) is linked with higher mortality rates.
Getting Outside: Spending time outdoors is associated with a lower mortality rate.

Links to Previous Articles About Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Inner Stress

Self-Care Article 1

Self-Care Article 2

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?

You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

Let’s revolve any conflict you are experiencing during a complimentary 20-minute laser-focused coaching call.

Here’s my calendar. Let’s reduce your inner stress!

I’m the Human Resource Professional’s Partner. I coach employees and managers to feel comfortable using their voice without losing their cool – so they feel heard and respected.

Are you {or your direct reports} ready to explore working with me as your private coach?
Call me at 248.681.5831 or send an email to discover how easy this process is.
Here’s the link that describes packages that fit with anyone’s budget and schedule.

Until Next Time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress. We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

January 25, 2022 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Self-Care: Take Care of Yourself During Stress (2)

Are you ready for more self-care suggestions?

This is part 2 in the series: Self-Care – Take Care of Yourself During Stress

This week’s blog is about:

What companies do to recognize self-care
Benefits of self-care
How self-care changes during our life

Here’s the link from Part 1 in the series.

What Companies do to Recognize Self-Care

A few weeks ago I shared a powerful interview with HR and Lead Associate, Brennan O’Leary. The short video below describes how his organization takes care of its people.

You will find the link to the entire interview at the end of the article.

Benefits of Self-Care

Self-care is anything you do to take care of yourself. Including physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Its benefits are better physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Research suggests self-care promotes positive health results, such as building resilience, living longer, and managing stress.

It’s all about taking care of and meeting our needs. It’s that simple, yet not simple to do.

Start thinking of your own needs right now. And ask yourself what is one small change you can make to take care of your needs better?

Self-care Has Different Meanings for Everyone

People will adopt different self-care practices. Additionally, our own self-care needs may change periodically.

At times I need time to read a book just to take a break. Additionally, a walk in the winter is what I need to feel refreshed and energized.

We react better to our challenges and stresses. Self-care helps us stay positive during challenging times.

Let’s Stay Connected

Please share your thoughts about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?

There will be more self-care information next week as I continue writing this series on Taking Care of Yourself During Stress.

How do you take care of yourself during stress?
What is something that you want to start doing?
You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

Here’s the video if you missed the engaging interview with Brennan O’Leary on how to keep your top employees from leaving.

Until Next Time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.P.S. I’m the Human Resource Professional’s Partner. I coach employees and managers to feel comfortable using their voice without losing their cool – so they feel heard and respected.

P.P.P.S Are you {or your direct reports} ready to explore working with me as your private coach?
Find out how easy it is to work with me as your or your direct reports’ communication coach HERE

Call me at 248.681.5831 or send me an email. Plus these packages fit with anyone’s budget and schedule.

December 14, 2021 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Keep Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

I hope this poster caught your attention! Was it the words – toxic family members?

This is the time of year for self-care. We need to protect ourselves from those toxic people in our life.

Are you tired of getting a lousy night’s sleep because of toxic relatives or friends?
Do you want to reduce that inner stress?

Coaching clients are asking me to help them prepare for family gatherings. Especially those with those difficult family members or friends.
I have first-hand experience in this area. The good news is that my inner stress has improved by using the tips in this article.

Look for part 2 next week. I have so many examples to share either from my life or my clients’ experience.

Tip 1 for Keeping Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

Get everyone to agree on what topics are off the table.

You know your family. Do you have those who share their political opinions knowing that this will stir things up?
If so, express your concern and say something like, “Let’s stay away from politics to make sure our holiday meal is enjoyable for everyone.”

Someone has to stop your holiday from being ruined by that bully or rude guest. I vote that it’s you – even though there’s always a risk when we open our mouths.

Tip 2 for Keeping Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

What to do if you are a guest at someone’s house and you don’t feel comfortable with excessive drinking or toxic conversations.
Why stay if you are so uncomfortable. Self-care is knowing how to leave the table when respect is no longer being served.

I’ve left a few gatherings in my life when either the conversation or drinking is bothersome. I’m not a prude! This is about taking care of yourself.
We don’t need to be around toxic people who don’t stop their difficult behavior.

Let’s Stay Connected

Please share your thoughts about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?
How have you handled your toxic family members?
You can share in the comment section or send me a private email.
Let’s brainstorm any conflict you are experiencing during a complimentary 20-minute laser-focused coaching call.
Here’s my calendar. Let’s reduce your inner stress!

Until Next Time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.P.S. I’m the Human Resource Professional’s Partner. I coach their employees and managers to feel comfortable using their voice without losing their cool – so they feel heard and respected.

September 21, 2021 By Joyce Weiss Leave a Comment

Gain Control if You Work for a Real Jerk: 3 Easy Tips You Can Use: Part 5

Do you want to stop your inner stress if you work with a real jerk?
Are you stuck with a nonteam player who is constantly putting others {even you} down?
It took me a while to figure out how to do this myself.

This article is about 3 easy strategies that I experimented with when dealing with my real jerk. They are tested and yes, they do work. 🙂

As you know, your rude coworker drains a lot of time and energy from anyone who works with this real jerk.

An interesting study about real jerks

Christine Porath, the author of Mastering Civility, surveyed 800 people across 17 industries. Porath concluded that when employees don’t feel respected, their productivity suffers.

Here are some shocking statistics from Porath’s research:

25% admitted to taking their frustration out on customers when they work with a real jerk. {Ouch!}
12% said they left their job because of this rudeness.

My question to you and your leaders is how much is this costing your organization from not stopping these real jerks? I hope you’re listening! 😉

This is the final article in the 5 part series: “Working with a Jerk.”

The previous articles covered real jerks who:

Purposely stepped on a co-worker’s foot
Sarcastically ridiculed a colleagues’ clothes
Erased a co-worker’s name from the company recognition board because he was jealous of the co-worker’s success

I have not made up any of these stories. You will find more in future articles. Please share your real jerk stories with me! You will receive a secret gift from me – just for sending your story to Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com

Below are the links to all 4 articles on “Working with a Jerk”:

Stop the Rudeness in Your Life

Stop Your Self Doubt with Jerks

Working with a Jerk

Stop You Inner Stress with Jerks

Here we go with 3 ideas you can use to reduce your inner stress if you work for a real jerk

Practice THE GAP Technique: Strategy #1 to reduce inner stress working with a real jerk

THE GAP is your Safe Place to decide what you will say or not say before opening up your mouth. This is one of the strategies in the WEISS COMMUNICATION SUCCESS PLAN.

Decide how you will handle this situation.
Are you going to speak directly to your real jerk?
Do you want to discuss this with HR before you move forward?
Is it better to avoid this person?

Talk with your rude colleague: Strategy #2 to reduce your drama with your real jerk

This is a great idea if you have a solid relationship with this co-worker.

Focus on the issue – not the person.
Discuss how this negative behavior is harming your relationship.
Listen to what your colleague says and do your best NOT to push back.
Get into his or her shoes and gain perspective on what you are hearing.

You may discover that this rudeness has nothing to do with work. And, when you have a positive conversation, things may work out better for you.

There’s always a risk that things may backfire. For those of you who know me, go on and say out loud what I will write; “It’s worth the risk!” At least you started the conversation. And, you expressed how you are being impacted.

Decide the pros and cons to leaving this toxic environment: Strategy #3 to gain control with your real jerk

The biggest issue is when leaders have a blind eye to these real jerks. They are doing so much harm when they don’t address these rude people.

Ask yourself the following questions before you decide to leave:

How is your current job affecting your life outside of work?
Have you gone to your Doctor because of this inner stress?
How would leaving or not leaving affect your career?
Did you discuss your concern with HR or your supervisor?

This was a hard decision for clients who decided to leave a company due to a real jerk. If you are experiencing this now, feel free to reach out and we can have a laser-focused session.

Send me an email for this discovery call.

Let’s Stay Connected

Please share your thoughts about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?
You can share your thoughts in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

Please share your real jerk stories with me! You will receive a secret gift from me – just for sending your story to Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com

Below are the links to all 4 articles on “Working with a Jerk”:

Stop the Rudeness in Your Life

Stop Your Self Doubt with Jerks

Working with a Jerk

Stop You Inner Stress with Jerks

Until Next Time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress. We made it easy for you. You have the shareable social media links below.

P.P.S. I’m the Human Resource Professional’s Partner. I coach employees and managers to feel comfortable using their voice without losing their cool – so they feel heard and respected.

P.P.P.S Are you {or your direct reports} ready to explore working with me as your private coach? It’s easy and fits anyone’s budget and schedule.
Call me at 248.681.5831 or send an email: Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com for a Free 20 – minute discovery call.

Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress | 3

Examples of Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress

Links to Previous Articles About Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Inner Stress

Let’s Stay Connected

Until Next Time,

Self-Care: Take Care of Yourself During Stress (2)

What Companies do to Recognize Self-Care

Benefits of Self-Care

Self-care Has Different Meanings for Everyone

Let’s Stay Connected

Until Next Time,

Keep Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

Tip 1 for Keeping Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

Tip 2 for Keeping Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

Let’s Stay Connected

Until Next Time,

Gain Control if You Work for a Real Jerk: 3 Easy Tips You Can Use: Part 5

An interesting study about real jerks

This is the final article in the 5 part series: “Working with a Jerk.”

Practice THE GAP Technique: Strategy #1 to reduce inner stress working with a real jerk

Talk with your rude colleague: Strategy #2 to reduce your drama with your real jerk

Decide the pros and cons to leaving this toxic environment: Strategy #3 to gain control with your real jerk

Let’s Stay Connected

Contact Joyce

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Links to Previous Articles About Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Inner Stress

Let’s Stay Connected

Until Next Time,

What Companies do to Recognize Self-Care

Benefits of Self-Care

Self-care Has Different Meanings for Everyone

Let’s Stay Connected

Until Next Time,

Tip 1 for Keeping Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

Tip 2 for Keeping Toxic Family Members From Ruining Your Holidays

Let’s Stay Connected

Until Next Time,

An interesting study about real jerks

This is the final article in the 5 part series: “Working with a Jerk.”

Practice THE GAP Technique: Strategy #1 to reduce inner stress working with a real jerk

Talk with your rude colleague: Strategy #2 to reduce your drama with your real jerk

Decide the pros and cons to leaving this toxic environment: Strategy #3 to gain control with your real jerk

Let’s Stay Connected

Contact Joyce

Let’s Connect

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