Employees of the City of West Allis, Wisconsin, took part in a stress management wellness program, Juggling Lessons for Life, December 6th and 7th, 2010. Though juggling metaphors, the group explored how the many balls we juggle impact our health and discovered strategies to make priorities, limit unnecessary stressors, manage expectations, and cope with the challenges of life.
Eliz Greene works with organizations who need to equip their people to weather the storm of today’s high stakes environment so they can work well, feel better, and stress less.
She is a heart attack survivor and the author of the Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy Heart and 3 other books on wellness. She writes one of the top 50 health and wellness blogs and is a sought-after wellness & stress management speaker.
If you are planning a women’s wellness program, workplace wellness program or programs for healthcare professionals check out EmbraceYourHeart.com to see if Eliz would be a good fit with your organization.
12 Responses to “City of West Allis Well At Work Program”
great presentation, good to be reminded that time for yourself if important. Visual aides were creative.
Hi Eliz;
I just left your program on December 6th @ the city of west allis. I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your presentation. It helped to remind me that not everything is so important that it has to be right now! I am learning that little by little-I have gotten away by my self for a massage/facial last week and I plan to do another facial at the end of this month-I had already come to the conclusion that I need some time for myself and do something that makes me feel good. So again thank you for helping me reaffirm that I need to put myself first sometimes!
Also, thanks in advance for the copy of your e-book. I have recently joined weight watchers because I decided that I need to loose some weight to make me feel better and I look forward to reading your e-book to help me along with that.
Thanks again.
Thank you, Thank you very much!!!
This is the second time I have heard Eliz speak and I enjoyed it as much as the first time.
Eliz’s story just brings home how fragile life can be and if we want to live happier and healthier we need to take care of ourselves too. I am one of the three balls I must have in my juggling routine!
Thanks Eliz!!
Sally
Very inspiring talk. I can look back when there were chainsaws and bowling balls in my life…clever visuals that I will remember along with tips for juggling all the balls in life. I love her sense of humor.
Eliz, Thanks for coming to West Allis today; it was great hearing your presentation! Woo Hoo!
My husband invited me to attend “Juggling Lessons for Life” at the City of West Allis. Even though there was a small amount of men attending, we both learned a few things. Men and women handle stress very different, breath, laugh and really take at look at what is really important in your life. It is O.K. to say “NO” and just take time for yourself.
Excellent speaker, I would recommend everyone to see Eliz!
Denise Dudek
Eliz, you spoke my language today! My first child was born 12-20-00 at St. Joe’s, and although it was an easy birth, the 5 months of severe colic and the exhaustion it brought with it were enough to put me on the brink. Life got even more challenging with a second colicky child and a demanding job. Although I wouldn’t trade it for anything, I certainly lost myself along the way in feeling the need to please everyone else. Life seems to be one speed–fast-forward, and with that now being my new “norm”, I find it difficult to relax when I have any amount of down time. Your presentation is just a reminder that we need to look out for #1 and don’t step in #2. I read your book while on the treadmill this evening. Your quiz was practical and engaging. THANK YOU!
I totally enjoyed your presentation. You gave me motivation. I too have a hard time doing things for myself. I’m a single parent with four girls. I have, just recently, been working on saying no sometimes. The reaction I get is usually a surprised look (and that’s ok).
Thank you!
I really enjoyed listening to you speek today,very engaging and motivating. I went out and bought a pedometer this afternoon, (after I picked up the kids from day care but before I came home to clean the living room put up the christmas tree and make dinner for the family. LOL) 😉 Thank you for spending your time with us today we really enjoyed it! But I’m sorry I don’t have anymore time to give you at the moment because the kids are asleep and it is now me time, but don’t worry I’ll be thinking of you when I brush my teeth tonight. Thank you again!!
Really enjoyed your presentation in West Allis on 12-6. So many women put themselves last on the list, hence I loved your juggling analogy. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks again for the inspiration to take better care of “ME”.
Beth
Very inspiring talk. I can look back when there were chainsaws and bowling balls in my life…clever visuals that I will remember along with tips for juggling all the balls in life. I love her sense of humor.
I really enjoyed your session earlier this month! I have started incorporating the “get myself moving” practice by joining zumba with friends recently. Also, now that the holiday rush is over I am spoiling myself with a message today. I am looking forward to reading about how you lost the weight you gained to see if I can do the same. I am glad the City offered your program! Happy New Year!