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A. Sheppard, MCC
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Vol. 4, Issue 4 |
July-August, 2007 |
In this issue:
- Under
the Radar - "Fresh" Oxygen for
Alertness?
- Recent
Caeer Trends -
HR Manager's Role and Yours
- Career
Life Symmetry - Snacker's
Alert
- Article
of the Month - Coaching vs. Therapy, Bridging the
Gap
- The Coach Notes - Stop and smell the rose
Under The Radar
"FRESH" OXYGEN FOR ALERTNESS?
It's true that
fatigue is a common symptom experienced worldwide and so many studies of late have
focused on our lack of recuperative sleep. Additionally, there have been
studies done on the benefits of plenty of oxygen for cell function to restore
healthy bodies and increase energy and mental sharpness. With busy work
schedules, it's easy to feel you need some help to stay alert.
Some eclectic
coffee houses allow you to sip energy drinks of oxygen or breathe pure oxygen
to get a boost. Internet companies like Oxygen+Stick
offer hand-held devices to give you puffs of air. Is this a wise alternative
to caffeine and nicotine or just another expensive trend to keep us from
working less and being outdoors to take in nature's own supply?
Exercise
physiologist at the
Source:
Concept from Chris Woolstone Need a breath of fresh oxygen? The Los Angeles Times,
April 2007
Recent Career Trends
HR
MANAGER'S ROLE AND YOURS
"A
recent survey by OfficeTeam, a
But
isn't it really up to you in the interview process to determine your own best
fit? Here's R.A.R.E., a guide for you to ask questions that will
determine the right job according to Thomas Morris, former president of the
Association of Career Professionals International:
"Responsiblities
'What would my tasks and
projects include on an average day?''"
"Authority 'Would I have support and direction in making decisions that help me
complete tasks and projects?'"
"Resources 'Are the goals of my potential area of
responsibility a priority for management?'"
"Evaluation of performance 'How, by whom and how often will I be evaluated?'"
Source: Quotes from Career Digest –
Anything you can do…June 2007 and Sheryl Silver, Interview Questions Job
Seekers Should Commonly Ask. Employment, The Los Angeles Times,
June 2007.
Career-Life Symmetry
SNACKER'S ALERT
"In 2005 Americans spent about $61.4 billion on snack foods – up to
$3.6 billion over the previous five years…" What does that mean for
those of us who like to nosh while working? That though items will be
re-packaged to capitalize on our concern for more healthful ingredients like No Trans Fat,
we'll be tempted to purchase what are actually still high in calorie, low in
nutrition snacks. "Healthier doesn't mean more healthful."
The '60's and '70's launched (not wholly conclusive) research that
eating small meals all day long was the best way to stay trim and keep your
metabolism regulated. It's time to relook this, since most of us gain
weight from sitting long working hours. Calorie counting related to our
exercise is still key.
Also key is the same sage advice nutritionists have claimed all along –
eat more vegetables and fruit. So put aside your sugary energy bars and carbo chips and crackers, no matter what fruit or vegetables
are added to them, and eat the real thing. You'll have more concentrated
energy for getting your work done, feel better and have a better chance at
keeping off the weight.
Source: quotes/concept: Regina Nuzzo
Grazer's guide
to better snacking LA Times, April
2007
Career Tool Resources & Services
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH:
Coaching vs. Therapy – Bridging the Gap
by Laurie A. Sheppard
The American Psychological Association (APA), says "…the
understanding of behavior" is the enterprise of psychologists. My
interpretation of therapy is it frequently results in positive changes based on
understanding past causes for current behavior. It often deals with
repressed conflicts from childhood to help clients deal better with practical,
real-life problems. Therapy assesses and intervenes at the level of
feelings. Long-term, troubled clients with significant emotional
challenges are best served by therapy.
The International Coach Federation
says, "[Coaches]… seek to elicit solutions and strategies from the client;
they believe the client is naturally…
(for complete article, click here):
The Coach Notes
STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
Summer is here and flowers are in bloom everywhere.
Though I'm fortunate to have a lovely view out my office window of our large
backyard and points east of my west coast home, I brought this rose inside to
place near my computer while I work.
Dr. Wendell C. Taylor in his article
through the American Journal of Preventative Medicine said that one of the most
effective ways of achieving health benefits is to "…make health-promoting
behaviors a part of people’s everyday routines." So besides taking
your official work breaks, don't forget to pause and reflect on those things
that create meaning and beauty and joy for you. Or, as doctor
Taylor calls them, "booster
breaks."
What is one thing you can do
today to take – even 5 minutes – to "stop and smell the roses?"
Laurie
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