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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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Career, Contributors, Cubicle Life · August 31, 2016

Back to Work: 4 Tips to Recharge Your Career After The Summer


4 Tips to Recharge Your Career After The Summer

Contributor The Corporate Sister is sharing tips on how to recharge your career after summer is over. This is great preparation for the Fall season.

The end of the summer almost always spells the end of a time of leisure and relaxation. Especially when it comes to your career. After all, we all know how challenging it can be to be productive during the summer months, when it’s 90 degrees out and all you want is dip your toes in some warm sand somewhere in the tropics.

Whether you’re coming back from vacation, or getting mentally ready to finish the year with a bang, the transition from Summer to Fall can be quite challenging at work. While the warmer months may have seen some productivity slowdowns, picking up the pace becomes important as the season comes to an end and we get ready to tackle the last quarter of the year.

Just as it is Back to School time for many families, for many career women and men, it’s also Back to Work season. A time when most of us buckle down to finish the year strong, often and hopefully re-energized from vacation and time off.

As a student, I loved going back to school and starting fresh at the end of the summer. Later as a career woman, I found myself looking forward to getting back to being more productive and focused in the Fall. After mid-year evaluations and hopefully some time to slow down and recharge your batteries, it feels good to start fresh, set new objectives and get renewed energy for the remainder of the year.

Here are some tips to recharge your career after the Summer months, and start fresh as you embark on the last quarter of the year:

Be grateful for what you have accomplished so far

As career women (and men), we often fail to take some time to show gratitude for the hard work and efforts we make. As our careers become more and more demanding, we continuously keep working and reaching for the next goal, the next objective, the next promotion.

Meanwhile, we seldom consider how much we’ve learned and mastered along the way. As a result, our incredible wealth of knowledge and experience often gets lost in the shuffle of accomplishments and career positioning.

Start fresh by showing gratitude for everything you’ve learnt, any feedback you may have received, opportunities you may have been granted, as well as for the time off you’ve (hopefully) had over the summer.

Have You Fallen Out of Love with your Career?

Assess where you stand

Coming out of the summer months is a good time to assess how many of the goals you’ve set at the beginning of the year you’ve actually met. And how much work you still have left to do.
It’s also a great time to determine whether you’re off course, or if your objectives have significantly changed since the beginning of the year.

How about the feedback you’ve received so far? What have been the results of your mid-year review, and how are they helping you towards your goals? How would you like to position yourself as you finish the year?

As you refocus on your career, take stock of the lessons learned, progress made (or not), and use your own career self-assessment to build a strong plan of action for the rest of the year.

Renew or set objectives for the remainder of the year

This is where you re-confirm, enhance or re-set your career goals and objectives for the remainder of the year. It’s one thing to assess how far you’ve come, and where you currently stand on your career path. It’s another to refresh your career mapping.

Take some time to figure out the areas where you’ve shown strength, and those where you’ve displayed weaknesses. Decide to capitalize on your strengths, and pay special attention to those areas requiring more effort. Based on these, renew and/or set updated, fresh goals going forward.

Enjoy the Process

In the midst of all this “career recharging” and refocusing, don’t forget to enjoy the process. It’s through enthusiasm and happiness in our endeavors that we’re able to multiply our accomplishments and truly benefit from our work.

If you’re still entering the last months of the year feeling depleted of energy and lacking in joy and enthusiasm, it may be time to reconsider the direction of your career.

Do you have any other tips to recharge your career after the summer months and finish the year strong?

Bio: Solange Lopes is an author, blogger and CPA. She writes about career and lifestyle topics for women at work in her blog The Corporate Sister (www.thecorporatesister.com). She’s the author of The Corporate Sister’s Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Career: 7 Steps to Reclaiming Your Work.


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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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