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Just how does one achieve work-life balance in this time when multi-tasking
and second (and even third) jobs are the norm? While there is no one right answer that fits everyone, there are strategies
to get you closer to your own sense of balance. We begin by examining what’s not working and what balance would
look like for you. From there we explore some approaches you can begin today to achieve more control and peace in your
everyday life.
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Destressing Your Distress |
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Do the demands of work and life leave you feeling rushed, anxious
or overwhelmed at times? Learn the difference between good stress (yes, some stress can be positive!) and bad stress
as well as their causes and symptoms. Assess your current vulnerability to stress and identify areas where you can reduce
your potential for feeling distress. Recognize the ineffective de-stressors we sometimes use, and commit to practicing
effective, proactive ways to avoid distress.
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Are you baffled by the new food pyramid, good carbs vs. bad carbs,
good cholesterol vs. bad cholesterol, trans fats, and conflicting nutrition advice? Get the bare facts on the nutrition
your body needs, presented simply so you can practice eating well everyday. Receive the health guidelines for fats,
fiber, protein, carbohydrates, calories, and sodium, among others. Discover ways you and your family can enjoy
nutritious foods, as you learn that “eating well” refers to both nutrition and taste!
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Healthy Habits for the Workplace |
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Is it possible to be well and hold a full time job?
Do the demands of your career make eating well, being active, and getting enough R&R seem impossible to achieve?
Often, achieving personal wellness is nothing more than establishing the right habits, one at a time. Begin
by assessing your overall state of wellness. In most cases, the differences between those who are fit,
maintain an ideal weight, and feel well and the rest of the general population come down to daily choices and routines which
can be incorporated into your workday. Learn to align all aspects of your health and create a realistic
action plan to achieve your goals one step at a time, using some effective, yet simple habits.
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It’s almost here – holiday time! Is this your
favorite time of year? Or, like many, do the holidays mean overindulgence, stress, and weight gain? Learn to approach
this holiday season from a healthy perspective so you can really enjoy it. Get control of your calendar, celebrations,
eating, holiday preparations and more. Commit to having the kind of holiday you want this year and leave with concrete
strategies for making it happen.
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Is food shopping a challenge for you? Do you find buying healthy
foods more expensive? Are you confused by food labels? Then let’s go shopping! Trader Joe’s
is a great place for nutritious and delicious foods at the best prices in the Valley. Learn how to recognize good choices
and avoid the threats to your good health. Receive written instruction in how to read a food label and a list of a variety
of foods to enhance your diet while satisfying your taste buds.
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How do you feel about your body? Did you know that what you
appreciate appreciates? Learn to appreciate your amazing body so caring for it becomes a joy. Let go of what you
can’t change and learn to look and feel your very best.
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Achieving Your Ideal Weight |
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Have you been able to reach and maintain your ideal weight?
Learn proven techniques for achieving your ideal weight and keeping it there, such as regular exercise, portion control,
handling special occasions, practicing volume eating, recognizing hunger vs. appetite, and others. Gaining weight is
not inevitable as we age! You can look and feel your very best!
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The Small-Step Approach to Living Well |
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Want to get a handle on your overall wellness? Confused by
conflicting health advice? Begin by assessing your overall state of wellness. Learn to align all aspects of your
health, and create a realistic action plan to achieve your goals one step at a time.
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