Does a paycheck make mom more healthy? In reaction to preliminary findings presented at the American Sociological Association annual meeting in Denver this weekend, several news sources have published article proclaiming working moms to be more healthy than moms who stay home with their children. Read the Everyday Health Article here. “Work is good for…
Reduce stress by interacting with people who “get you”! Maintaining positive relationships can be key in managing stress. So, when was the last time you spent time with people who really “get you”, understand who you are, what you do, and why you do it? Last week my wonderful husband said to me, “You need…
Need creativity and productivity in your next meeting? Get your people on their feet! Recently I facilitated a difficult meeting for an association board facing decreasing revenues and a tough decision about staffing. The organization needed creative thought and an action plan by the end of the day. They needed to meet on their feet!…
Stress Makes Sticky Platelets Most of us know stress causes your body to react in a “Fright or Flight” manner. Your heart rate increases, cortisol is produced, and – you might be surprise to learn – your blood gets more sticky. One of the body’s more ingenious reactions to a threatening situation is to make…
Wellness is like Karma – you get what you give! Yesterday my girls asked me to explain Karma. I explained it was a concept in which good actions caused good results and bad actions caused bad results. Grace stated that this seemed like our parenting style (yes, very true) and Callie said, “It’s kind of…
When was the last time you celebrated being done? There aren’t many finish lines in adult life. Parenting, household chores, work projects – most of the things we do are on-going, without a clear end. Plus, most of us juggle multiple responsibilities, leaving little time to celebrate finishing one thing before having to move on…
Spring Is Here! Are you cultivating your own health? The weather is warmer, flowers are blooming, and the promise of a vibrant summer is in the air. What are you doing to prepare for your own vibrant, and healthy, summer? Spring is a great time to reinvigorate your healthy habits. With the days getting longer,…
Get Outside to Reduce Your Stress! One of the many perks of my job is getting to visit beautiful places. Today I awoke to singing birds at the Hidden Lake Bed and Breakfast in Jonesboro, Illinois. This evening I’ll be presenting Juggling Lessons for Life to hundreds of women at the Healthy Woman event sponsored…
Men and women manage stress differently! Farming and stress go hand-in-hand. Understanding how to manage stress – and how your partner’s needs might be different than your own – can improve your health. Eliz presented the Juggling Lessons for Life to a group of dairy producers at the Young Producers Leadership Conference hosted by Accelerated…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.