Lucy L�pez-Roig EAP, Inc.
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Dr. Lucy L�pez-Roig
Chief Executive Officer
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For mind and spirit
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-Sir William Osler
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It's Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change
by Joan Z. Borysenko by Hay House, Hardcover
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$14.95
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People at Work
January 2010
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Greetings!
Welcome to our
newsletter! We're starting off the
New Year with the publication of "People at Work", with
news and practical tips about how to improve productivity and quality of life
in the workplace. If that sounds
like something on your list of New Year's resolutions, read on...
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Starting off on the right foot
Assess your readiness for 2010
By Dr. Lucy L�pez-Roig
With the celebration
of the New Year comes a heightened awareness of time. We look back at the year that has passed and try to envision
the one ahead. For many people, it
is time to "close the books" on the old year, not just in the
financial sense, but by dealing with unfinished business, both personal and
professional. We would like to
begin the New Year with a clean slate.
It is also a time to look forward, set goals, envisage dreams, and make
plans. We are psychologically
gearing up to face the challenges the new year will bring.
How can you
prepare for the uncertainties of the year ahead? Try this review of your
personal strengths, weaknesses, objectives, and circumstances in five important
areas:
1. Your Self
� What will be your personal challenges during the year
ahead?
� In what ways would you like to grow or improve yourself?
For example, is there something about your behavior, work style, habits, or
relationships that you would like to modify?
� Are you seeking answers to deeper spiritual or
emotional concerns?
� Do you feel you could benefit from professional guidance and support
in this process?
2. Your Health
� What specific actions can you take to stay healthy and
fit?
� How can you give exercise, nutrition, and stress
management the importance they deserve in your daily routine?
� What are you doing to optimize your emotional health?
� Have you been postponing a medical test or a visit to
your physician? Why not set up an appointment right now?
� Can you seek alternatives to improve your health insurance benefits
(e.g., prescription medications, dental coverage, etc.)?
3. Your Work
� Are you ready to shift gears on short notice at your
job, if necessary?
� If you are in a leadership position, are you prepared
to make difficult decisions and manage the consequences?
� Are you building a strong team to work with you when
inevitable challenges arise?
� Do you have a plan to increase your knowledge and skills in 2010?
4. Your Family
� During the new year, what changes can you make to
achieve a better balance between your job and your family life?
� What steps can you take now to improve communication in
your family?
� If you are a parent, how can you spend more time with
your children?
5. Your Finances
� Do you have funds set aside for unexpected expenses and
emergencies? How can you begin to save (e.g., a cooperative savings plan,
savings club, etc.)?
� What could you do this year to control or reduce your
expenses (e.g. electric energy, gasoline, etc.)?
� How would you cope with an extended period of illness
or disability?
� Do you know where you can get sound financial advice if
circumstances pose unexpected dilemmas?
No matter how proactive you are, it's
impossible to anticipate all the challenges that will appear during 2010. But by taking stock of where you are in
these five life areas, you will be better prepared to mobilize your resources
to face them successfully. Time is
of paramount importance; so don't postpone preparation until the problem is on
the horizon! Being aware of time
means living in the present moment. You can begin today!
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Book of the
Month:
It's Not the End of
the World:
Developing Resilience in Times of Change
by Joan Z. Borysenko
(Carlsbad, California: Hay House,
2009)
It's easy to feel
overwhelmed by a sense of pessimism and powerlessness in the face of so many
big problems affecting our everyday lives.
How well do you cope
with the stress generated by uncertainty and rapid change? Do you respond with denial, convincing
yourself that somehow everything will be fine and all you need to do is sit
back and wait? Or do you dwell on catastrophic thoughts, making you feel
paralyzed and hopeless? Dr. Joan
Borysenko offers a much better option in her book, It's not the End of the World.
Dr. Borysenko is
a world-renowned expert in stress management and mind-body medicine. I have had the privilege of knowing her
for many years and recently heard her speak on some of the topics included in
this book. Her message is hopeful, sound, and practical. It is also very timely
as we face the enormous challenges and opportunities of change.
Don't miss this
excellent guide to developing the resilience we all need to thrive in the face
of tough circumstances!
Marion A. Wennerholm, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President
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Thanks for reading "People at Work". Please send us your suggestions for topics you would like to read about in future issues.
Sincerely,
Lucy L�pez-Roig, Ph.D.
P.S. If you enjoy this newsletter, I invite you to subscribe and forward it to your friends!
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