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
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
  • Blog
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Legal
  • Contact
  • Media Kit
  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Media Kit

The Cubicle Chick

Work. Play. Live Your Life to its Fullest Personally & Professionally

  • Home
  • Career
  • Style
  • Family
  • Travel
  • Culture

Featured, Holidays, Techy Geek, Work Life Management · November 7, 2016

A Simple Handy Guide to Help you Unplug During the Holidays


A Simple Handy Guide to Help you Unplug During the Holidays

Enjoy the season with these handy tips to help you unplug during the holidays and get the most out of this special time of year.

Known as the most wonderful time of the year, many of you are currently preparing to spend the holiday season with your loved ones. During such a busy season, we can often forget the importance of self-care and truly living in the moment. With arduous work schedules, parties, shopping, entertaining, running of your household, and so much more, your focus is often on others. But where does that leave you?

It is time to re-evaluate your processes and systems in place so that you can enjoy the holiday season while making memories that can last a lifetime.

One of the best ways to do so is to participate in regular tech blackouts. This can help you unplug during the holidays, while giving you some sanity back.

Here are a few ways that you can unplug and enjoy.

Blackout Zones

Establishing Blackout Zones or Tech-Free areas in your home can truly help you and those you love unplug and get back to center. During the holidays in my own home, the family room is a Tech Free Zone. When entertaining, no phones are allowed after 20 minutes (this gives time for everyone to take photos, etc.). Believe it or not, people actually look forward to coming over for just that reason. It’s about family time and sharing good tidings. Not staying glued to your phone.

DND

Have a set time each night that you put your phone or device on DND. This will allow you to relax, read a good book, cuddle with your significant other, and play with the kiddos. All of your notifications will be there the next day and you can bond without the interference of your device.

A Simple Handy Guide to Help you Unplug During the Holidays

Family Hour

What better way to unplug by spending time with family? Institute a regular weekly Family Hour during the holiday season and invite over whomever is available to participate in some family fun. Make one week a game night, the next DIY or arts and crafts, and so on and so forth. Why use social media to talk to one another when you can engage (if possible) in person? Think of all the memories you can make!

Stack the Phones

When you are with family, friends, or loved ones, use the Stack Your Phones game. This is where everyone who’s together piles their phones on top of one another as to to in tuned to one another and not to the phone. This will definitely encourage unplugging.

A Simple Handy Guide to Help you Unplug During the Holidays

Social Media Fast

Encourage your loved ones (and yourself) to go on a social media fast. Take a weekend and opt for real unplugging by saying no to the noise on Twitter, Facebook, etc. Make it a goal to see and connect with people in real life and off the grid. You can even make it a tradition for the holidays, or continue it ever so often throughout the year.

Why would you want to do this? Sometimes, it’s best to disconnect to the world wide web and get tuned in to the real one. It’s healthy and necessary to dump social media and the Internet, if just for the weekend. Spend time connecting with those closest to you in real time.

The holiday season is busy enough. Unplug during the holidays and make it truly a special time of connecting and bonding.

How do you intend on unplugging this holiday season?

P.S. You can purchase the I Need to Unplug Journal seen in this post by Knock Knock HERE.


Related Posts

  • [Video] Shine: 10 Tips for Effective Work Life Balance Tip #6: Establish Blackout Zones

    We're on the 6th chapter in my eBook series on Work Life Balance. In this…

  • Shine: 10 Tips for Effective Work Life Balance Vlog #2 Unplug

    In the 2nd video of my eBook series about Work Life Balance & Work Life…

  • [VIDEO] Shine: 10 Tips for Effective Work Life Balance Tip #5 Organization

    We are on Chapter 5 in my eBook series on Work Life Balance. In this…

In: Featured, Holidays, Techy Geek, Work Life Management · Tagged: Holidays, tech, technology, unplugging

join the cube

You’ll Also Love

For many, dealing with family estrangement during the holidays is real. I've been there, and I know the feeling.Family Estrangement During the Holidays
Are you looking to spice things up around the house for cupid? Try my easy to make Valentine Mason Jar Decor that is fun and lit!DIY Valentine Mason Jar Decor for Your Home
Get to know the Polaroid Mint Instant Print Digital Camera, and enter to win one of your own. It's a fun and functional camera for young and old alike.Polaroid Mint Instant Print Digital Camera Review and Giveaway

Comments

  1. Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Great post! I plan to unplug this season by spending more time with my family.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 8, 2016 at 10:12 am

      I love hearing this. Thanks for reading.

      Reply
  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I known I should unplug, but I probably won’t. I take too many pictures and Instagram everything during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 8, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      At least you are honest. I am THAT mom too, but this year, I’m going to ease back be more in the moment. 🙂

      Reply
  3. #uprun4life says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:11 am

    This is a wonderful idea. I need to follow this on Thanksgiving and Christmas. I usually end up spending precious time on my phone. I am trying to be mindful of this especially when my husband is home.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 8, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Try it this holiday season and let me know what you think.

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    I like the idea of tech black outs. I do work from home and online 90% of the time, so it’s hard, But really how affective can be at your work if you are feeling burnt out? Great ideas here!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 8, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks so much. Tech free zones really do work. 🙂

      Reply
  5. ricci says

    November 8, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Unplugging is definitely needed this time of year. People get so caught up on their devices that they forget to interact with their loved ones!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 8, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      Yes! I will definitely be unplugging this season.

      Reply
  6. Nikki says

    November 8, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Unplugging is what I currently doing on my own. I think when you have an interact with your family, we should do unplug devices and keep talk to our relatives.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 8, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Good for you! This makes me happy to read this.

      Reply
  7. Ann Bacciaglia says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    I like to try to unplug on the weekend. The kids have gotten used to having to put their phones in the basket. I set a daily alarm so I know when it is time to log off for the night.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 9, 2016 at 1:16 am

      The weekends are a great time to unplug for sure.

      Reply
  8. krystal says

    November 9, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    I want to take the time to celebrate our family and unplug. It can he SO hard though when everything is on our phone!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 9, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      It can be. I recommend taking some time out of the holiday to unplug. Of course take time for photos and whatnot, but be present during really special moments.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Next Post >

5 Things You Can Do With Your Extra Hour #DaylightSavingTime

Advertisement


Hi there! I'm Danyelle Little, a St. Louis blogger, mom & and empty-nester. This site is for those of you who like to get the best out of both worlds-personally and professionally. Learn more about me HERE!

Buy My New Holiday Novel

join the cube

Recent Posts

  • 15 Movies That Showcase Sisterhood
  • A Generation X Guide to Watching YouTube
  • 10 Timeless and Inspiring Barbara Walters Quotes
  • I Like Big Naps and I Cannot Lie
  • The Year of Strength: What 2022 Taught Me

The Cube on Facebook

Reader Favorites

Checkout my NEW podcast

Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Listen on Google Podcasts

Affiliate

Perdue Farms Special Offer

trending now

Load More Posts

instagram

Follow @thecubiclechick

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
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift car My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift cards as one of my Christmas surprises. Take a look at my haul which includes makeup for oily skin and a some faves! #sephora #haul #skin #oilyskin #beautyproducts #overforty #midlifewomen
Follow on Instagram

Work With Me

  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Media Kit

join the cube

Site Info

  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal
  • Site Disclosure

Copyright © 2023 The Cubicle Chick · Theme by 17th Avenue