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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Kids & Parenting, Parenting, Work Life Balance · May 15, 2014

Five Work Life Balance Lessons to Teach Your Kids


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The balancing act that one creates between their personal life and their professional life is critical. We develop many of our attitudes and habits not as adults, but as kids. We often act on what we see in the home, and it becomes the way we act and run our homes as adults. I know the way I run my home is much the same way my mother ran ours when I was younger. We tend to replicate these practices because it is a learned behavior.

The same can be true of how we look to our careers and our personal lives. So as parents, it important that we not only demonstrate with our actions positive behavior regarding personal and professional, but that we discuss it with our kids as well. They also need to understand how to balance and create boundaries so as they grow, they can bette prioritize and be well-rounded individuals. Discussing Work Life Balance with them in a way that they can understand is a wonderful way to reinforce healthy life skills.

I’ve developed a list of Five Work Life Balance Lessons to Teach Your Kids that aren’t only educational, but are lessons that they can take with them from childhood to adulthood. Check out my list:

Time management

My 10 year old and I do a lot of time management exercises together. She can get frustrated easily, so by utilizing time management, it allows her some composure time. It allows her to calm down, refocus, and then go back to the task at hand. Utilize time management not only for projects and homework but for chores and other things too. It will give them a sense of time, responsibility, and then allows them to shift focus onto something else, making sure they aren’t spending too much time doing one thing.

Don’t over-schedule

My daughter loves to sign up for every extracurricular activity there is, but of course I don’t allow that. Our kids need time “off” from school and activities just like we do. Don’t over-schedule your kids and build in time in their schedule for free-time.

Self reward

Teach your kids the art of self rewards, rewards they pick and eventually administer themselves. This will come in handy as they get older and will help them get to the “finish-line”, whatever that may be. The self reward could be spending their allowance on a toy they want when they reach a certain goal, or something as simple as stickers or a treat when they do something deserving. The self part comes in handy because they will start relying on themselves to celebrate their accomplishments on their own, without having to have it always administered by someone else, which will bode well for them as they get older and enter the workforce or start their own endeavor.

Know stressors

It is important that your children know their stressors so they can work to stop them before they start. My daughter gets really frustrated sometimes during math homework, so we have to exercise the “relax, relate, release” method of things. We take a break, I allow her to get some water and get back to her center, and then we slowly start back again. She now can do this on her own, and as she gets older, will no longer need prompts from me to know when to step away. This helps balance her while teaching her to understand when it’s time to refocus.

Hobbies

Encourage your child to have at least one hobby, something they can partake in between school and other activities they may be involved in. Promoting their love of said hobby gives them time to do something they enjoy, and just may be something they continue to indulge in as they get older. We all need a creative outlet.

Work hard, Play hard. That has always been  my motto. Too much of one thing can be a bad thing, so we all need balance to work that out. Starting them while their young with Work Life Balance lessons will help them as they go from school, to college, to the workforce, to whatever it is they want to do.


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Comments

  1. Je Tuan Lavyonne says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:43 am

    I wish my mom taught me these things. I would work myself into the ground as a child and I’m just learning how to stop doing it…lol.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      I wish my did, too, but when we were coming up, I don’t think they thought about things the way we do. Luckily, the we can pass it on to our kids, who will probably do a better job than we did. It’s all about progression. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Val says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    This is an excellent list to master now instead of later in life. Very empowering for our kids.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      May 19, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you, Val. We’ve got to arm our kids with these tools. It is important for their success later. 🙂

      Reply

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So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
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