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Tipping The Scales
29th August 2009
Ulcerative Colitis• Inflammation occurs on the lining of the large intestine or colon.
• Tiny open sores or 'ulcers' form on the surface of the lining and these may bleed.
• Inflammation in the colon reduces its ability to reabsorb fluid from the faeces which causes diarrhea.
• Inflammation in the rectum can lead to a sense of urgency to have a bowel movement.
www.crohnsandcolitis.com.au
Work-Life Balance• Over the past twenty-five years, there has been a substantial increase in work which is felt to be due, in part, by information technology and by an intense, competitive work environment.
• Long-term loyalty and a "sense of corporate community" have been eroded by a performance culture that expects more and more from their employees yet offers little security in return.
• Between 59% of workers feel that stress is affecting their interpersonal and sexual relationships.
Wikipedia
“To get ahead, a 70 hour work week is the new standard. What little time is left is often divvied up among relationships, kids, and sleep.”
1. You get sick with:• High blood pressure• Cardiovascular disease• Breast cancer• Stomach ulcers• IBD• Skins outbreaks – hives, acne• A common cold
2. The cost to the country:• Work place stress costs the Aussie economy $14. 81 Billion per year• Stress related presenteeism and absenteeism cost employers $10.11 Billion per year
3. Your relationships
Why can’t we get it?
Because:A.We don’t know howB.We don’t want to let people downC.We don’t have the inherent self-discipline
I find myself spending more and more time on work-
related projects.
True or False?
I often feel I don't have any time for myself or for my
family and friends.
True or False?
No matter what I do, it seems that often
every minute of every day is always scheduled for
something.
True or False?
Sometimes I feel as though I've lost sight of
who I am and why I chose this job/career.
True or False?
I can't remember the last time I was able to find the time to take a
day off to do something fun, something just for
me.
True or False?
I feel stressed out most of the time.
True or False?
I can't even remember the last time I used all my allotted holiday and
personal days.
True or False?
It sometimes feels as though I never even
have a chance to catch my breath before I
have to move on to the next project/crisis.
True or False?
I can't remember the last time I read - and
finished - a book that I was reading purely for
pleasure.
True or False?
I wish I had more time for some outside
interests and hobbies, but I simply don't.
True or False?
I often feel exhausted - even early in the week.
True or False?
I can't remember the last time I went to the
movies or visited a museum or attended some other cultural
event.
True or False?
I do what I do because so many people
(children, partners, parents) depend on me
for support.
True or False?
I've missed many of my family's important events because of work-related time
pressures and responsibilities.
True or False?
I almost always bring work home with me.
True or False?
JT’s Top 7 TipsTo Tipping the Scales
in Your Favour
JT’s Top 7 Tips To Tipping the Scales
in Your Favour1.Exercise – at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes2.Date night – one a week3.Use a diary – set times for emails, calls, meetings4.Set realistic expectations – calls and emails5.“You” Time – books, movies, walks6.Walk don’t run – plan your life7.Sharpen your sword – spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically.
Justin TamsettB.Ed (Phys & Health Education)
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"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."
Pericles