The Many Hats We WearBalancing Act of Our Roles and Tasks

Once upon a time, there was this woman….

How Many Hats Do You Wear?

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Be a good planner A to do list is important

should not any more than 7 tasks at a time Learning when & how to say NO

Power of the positive no Allocate time for yourself

If necessary, write in time for yourself in your schedule

Need to delegate Choices --> prioritize needs Exhale --> don't forget to breath & RELAX!

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nt. How to separate work from home:

http://karensusman.com/articles/lifebalance.htm

Four Steps Take these four not-so-easy steps to be more in balance: Determine what's important to you. What do you value most no matter what? Keep those priorities right in front of your nose at all times. Say "No" to anything that detracts from your priorities. Spend your time on your priorities.

Answer these questions: What hats do you wear and what tasks come with each hat? What hats can you hang on the hat rack? You can always put a hat back on at

a later date. In what order will you prioritize your hats? Hint: They can't all be number one. Have you delegated tasks and hats? Have you tossed unnecessary hats and

tasks into the dumpster-o-life? Or do you keep precariously stacking hat upon hat?

Have you made time for your physical, mental and emotional health? Remember, you can't give what you don't have.

Are you laughing enough? Everyone will benefit if you get a grin. Cultivate simple pleasures that take less time and money. A walk with your

family can be accomplished every week instead of waiting for the semi-decade wallet buster trip to Disneyland. Having more life balance is a choice. Choose or lose.

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AT WORK: Keep a daily log listing “daily stressors” and coping strategies

that work for you. Practice improving your communication skills. Listen,

negotiate, and give feedback. Seek training in assertiveness, time management, and

negotiating. Recognize the causes and signals of your stress. Set realistic goals and expectations Plan ahead and remain flexible Take advantage of activities that help you relax. Seek spiritual awareness Practice being patient with others Manage your anger and frustration through use of relaxation

techniques. Monitor your progress in handling daily stressors.

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ss Everyday Tips: Learn and use relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing &

muscle relaxation. Make time each day to indulge yourself in whatever you prefer to

imagine or think about. Laugh and embrace humor, when appropriate. Exercise regularly. Make a list of tasks you need to do and prioritize them. Maintain a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Get a massage. Maintain normal sleep habits. Wake up and go to bed at the

same time each day. Spend more time with and seek support from family and friends. Share your feelings and needs with others when appropriate.

Talking about issues may provide a sense of well-being and relief. Other stress management tips:

http://stressmanagementtips.com/tips.htm

We hope these tools help you better juggle all the hats you wear!