Tip #5- Pursue work-life balance.

Enjoy 10-hour Workdays

Tip #5- Pursue work-life balance.

10 hours at work

7 hours of sleep

1 hour spent in the car

1 hour getting ready for work

+ …

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NOT ENOUGH TIME!!!

The Cambridge Dictionary defines work-life balance as, “the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.” The example sentence says, “It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance.” How true is this?? In our society we are driven by personal, professional and monetary wants and needs. Because of this drive to be “successful” we often spend more time and energy in the workplace than we do in any other area of our lives. Pursuing a work-life balance requires a daily effort to make time for family, friends, community involvement, spirituality, personal growth, self-care and other personal activities, in additional do the demands of the workplace. The pursuit of work-life balance can reduce stress and help employees feel as if all aspects of their lives are thriving and vital to their well-being. So how can we work towards a more balanced life? The article “Work-Life Balance: 5 Ways To Turn It From The Ultimate Oxymoron Into A Real Plan”, published by Forbes Magazine, suggests adding these five actions to your life to help:

Schedule down time.

Cut out the little things that don’t add value to your life.

Avoid negative people that suck your energy.

Outsource those tasks that you can.

Take five for you.

Read more about each of these ideas and how to put them into action today- http://www.forbes.com/sites/amyanderson/2013/07/26/work-life-balance-the-ultimate-oxymoron-or-5-tips-to-help-you-achieve-better-worklife-balance/  

Healthy Highlander Information Sessions

Come to a FREE information session to learn how to be a

Healthy Highlander is an 8-week wellness program for faculty and staff that starts September 13th and ends November 7th. Participants will exercise on their own or in group fitness classes at least twice per week and keep an activity log. When you complete the 8-week program you will receive a Healthy Highlander t-shirt, and be entered into a drawing to win other cool prizes- including a FitBit, foam rollers, yoga mats, & more! There is a $10 fee to participate which makes you eligible for: faculty/staff group fitness classes, circuit weight training, fitness assessments, Healthy Highlander t-shirt, weekly fit tips and more. Prizes will be given out at the wrap up event. To find out more about this program, please register on WebAdvisor for a free information session listed below (courses listed under “MCC Employee Only”).

Choose one information session to attend:

Thursday June 25th 12:45-1:15pm, MATH 123

Wednesday July 15th 7:45-8:15am, MATH 102

Tuesday Aug. 18th 4:30-5pm, MATH 102

There will be NO Total Training Tuesday June 16^th or June 23^rd, and NO Weight Loss Support Group Thursday June 18^th. July group fitness schedule will be released soon. Open hours for the Fitness Room (119) remain 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday.

Baked Chicken Poupon

Looking for a healthy, easy, affordable recipe that doesn't require foreign ingredients and cooking lessons to prepare?

Real recipes from real MCC people.

“I am always looking for interesting ways to prepare chicken. I found this recipe in an old magazine. I made it using water instead of oil and I thought it was good.“ - Kathleen Plemons, Senior Accountant, Payroll

Baked Chicken Poupon 

4 T. Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard

2 T. water or vegetable oil

1 t. garlic powder

½ t. Italian seasoning

1 lb. boneless chicken breasts


Mix Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, water/oil, garlic powder & Italian seasoning in a large bowl or plastic bag. Add chicken, mixing to coat. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until done. Makes 4 servings.

Tip #4- Be happy.

Enjoy 10-hour Workdays

Tip #4- Be happy. 

     “Like working out or eating healthy, being happier is something you have to work on. It’s a skill that takes practice. The good news is that a growing body of research shows there are simple, concrete things you can do that will help you feel more positive at work and they don’t require huge changes.” 

This is an excerpt from an article in TIME published in 2014 (linked below). The article explains how the five tips below can make you happier in the work place. When you have 3 minutes to spare, read the full article. 

Start the day on a good note.
Make fewer decisions.
Help a colleague.
Make progress and acknowledge it.
End your workday with a simple gratitude pause.

Positive energy and attitude influence our behaviors, which then shape the way others see us. Intentionally encourage and motivate those around you to have a positive attitude and, as a result, those around you may begin to be more optimistic. 

http://time.com/3589837/5-scientifically-proven-ways-to-be-happier-at-work/