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Creating Balance: Not just the way it has to be

Creating Balance: Not just the way it has to be. Rebekah Garner. "Happiness depends on how you balance your life's equations between positive and negative experiences and attitudes.” Rob Kall. Group Activity. If you could be doing anything at all right now, what would it be and why?

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Creating Balance: Not just the way it has to be

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  1. Creating Balance:Not just the way it has to be Rebekah Garner

  2. "Happiness depends on how you balance your life's equations between positive and negative experiences and attitudes.” Rob Kall

  3. Group Activity • If you could be doing anything at all right now, what would it be and why? • Anyone want to share what they said?

  4. Balance Definition • a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. • something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise. • 3.mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc. • the power or ability to decide an outcome by throwing one's strength, influence, support, or the like, to one side or the other http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/balance

  5. What causes us to not be in balance? STRESS

  6. Areas that cause stress • Good Stress • Relationships • Children • Buying personal property • Taking classes • Bad Stress • Car problems • Receiving tickets • Unplanned events at work or at home

  7. Areas that Cause stress in housing leadership roles • Live on campus • Bond with teammates who become your friends • Neighbors and students become your friends • Conversation with friends and neighbors always revolves around work • You always live the role of role model because you have a fish bowl life that everyone can always look into.

  8. How many people… • Use a planner • Separate work and school schedules • Communicate their schedules to family and friends • Create blocks of free time

  9. Activity Time

  10. Discussion • How many people found big blocks of free time in their schedules? • What are the big time blocks filled with?

  11. Not so positive ways to handle stress • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW25kwUqce0&playnext=1&videos=n0bA2bljuXc

  12. Tips to combat stress • Create a routine • Put limits on work hours • Give yourself a break • Be realistic • Understand that you can’t do everything • Get help • Cut back if needed • Relax with hobbies • Give yourself plenty of time • Spend time with friends • Don’t let yourself get rundown • Learn time management skills http://internships.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=internships&cdn=careers&tm=25&f=10&su=p554.13.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.rncentral.com/nursing-library/careplans/101_health_and_wellness_tips_for_college_students

  13. Warning Signs • Things to look for in yourself and others • Burnout • Irritability • Lack of motivation • Self-medicating with drugs or alcohol • Headaches • Changes in sleep • Changes in eating habits

  14. What to do when you see warning signs • Start saying NO to optional obligations • Extra shifts, events or projects • Make time for some general fun or time to yourself • Talk with family or friends outside of work • Schedule fun activities with friends • Be active; take walks or go for hikes. Plan outdoor activities • Plan a reward for work you have to do

  15. What to do when you see warning signs cont. • Contact the Counseling Services Office on your campus • Tempe – 480-965-6146 • West – 602-543-8125 • Downtown – 602-496-0721 • Poly – 480-727-1255

  16. Activity Time

  17. Discussion • Were you able to squeeze some free time in?

  18. "Life's demands may not slow up any time soon, and learning life balance is an ongoing art. If you think one day you will get it all done, and then you can relax, you are bound to be disappointed.” Christina Winsey-Rudd, from Life Balance Coaching: Balance Work and Life Like a Pro

  19. Questions?

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