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Personal Safety Getting sliced by a lawn mower blade and being hit by rocks or other propelled objects are the two most common lawn mower-related injuries. (Mower blades rotate at nearly 200 miles per hour, and seemingly harmless sticks and stones often become dangerous missiles when picked up and hurled at that speed.) To mow […]
Mental Health Care * When you wake up, see a new day full of exciting possibilities. * Use your imagination to deal with mundane tasks at work and home. * Be free to be you. Care less about what other people think. * Enjoy reading a children’s book or watching a children’s cartoon or TV
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Social Health Start with loving yourself. Build your own sense of self-worth. * “Know thyself.” Define who you are in a way that does not depend on what other people think. Accept your weaknesses, but focus on your strengths. Accept others for their strengths and weaknesses, too. Trying to change other people is not realistic
Mental Health Care Happiness is contagious. If you are happy, tell someone. Listen to reasons others are happy, too. * Schedule fun and relaxing times with family and friends. * Find your passion in life. Every day, week, or month, do something you enjoy and look forward to. * Find satisfaction in using your talents.
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Financial Health Building personal wealth starts with making wise financial decisions. Be strategic about where you save money, so it is sustainable. Make it fun and economical, such as cooking a gourmet meal at home with your family and then turning off the lights to have a “candlelit” dinner. Or, get an annual state or
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Mental Health Don’t let mental wrath create physical problems. “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha Too much or chronic anger can lead to depression, headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, or problems with
Work Life Job stress causes a worker to feel overly taxed both mentally and physically. It affects both workers and employers. What Causes Job Stress? * Too much work to do. Conflicting expectations. * Lack of support from co-workers and bosses. * Crowded, noisy, unsafe work conditions. Infrequent rest breaks. * Rapid changes for which
Home Safety Smoke detectors save lives. But if a smoke detector is placed in the wrong spot or not maintained, it may be useless in a fire. To install and maintain smoke detectors: * Install at least one smoke detector on each level of your house. Best locations are in hallways and just outside bedroom
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Social Health * Attend a support group with others who share the same health problem you have. * Volunteer in a soup kitchen or food bank. * Take care of your friend’s or family member’s children and let them return the favor. * Call, text, email, or visit a friend today. Let your friend know
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Mental Health Care There will probably come a time when someone you know could benefit from professional counseling. They may, however, deny that a problem exists and won’t do anything about it. You can aid a friend or loved one by discussing those aspects of their behavior that are of concern. You should also discuss
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