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July 26, 2015 By Sharon Weinstein

Time…and commitments

We all have the same number of hours in a day…just 24!  It took me years to understand that concept as I continued to work 100 hour weeks, 2 weeks of each month for 10 years in the former Soviet Union or Central and Eastern Europe.  Time was not a consideration – the fact that there was so much to be done to create the infrastructure for updated health systems and nursing excellence was a priority.  And, I worked hard and loved it.  As I reflect on the past, I would not change a thing.  I have had an incredible opportunity to impact many lives in the process, and I have many friends worldwide.  How we spend our time is our choice, and as I rediscovered myself and fine-tuned my own commitments, I knew that change was on the horizon.  I respectfully resigned from boards and committees, and chose what would work for me. I redefined my own choices, and they include: www.gedinfp.com, www.ihfglobal.com, www.smwgroupllc.com, www.corelimited.com, and www.sharonmweinstein.com.  I still have 24 hours in each day…just like each of you!  I still honor my commitments with the same energy and fulfillment!  But, I have found time to continue to give back to society and to honor what matters most – family! imagesCAPOM9IG


 

 

Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Wellness, Work-Life Balance Tagged With: commitment, family, time management, work

December 3, 2014 By Sharon Weinstein

The more you work, the more you lose!

How’s your balance?  Does life, or work, get in the way?  Think about it – the more people work, the less time they have to spend on other activities, such as personal care or leisure. The amount and quality of leisure time is important for one’s overall well-being, and can contribute to considerable????????????????????????? physical and mental health benefits. Trust me – work/life balance is within your reach;  the more you work, the more you lose.  When one of my colleagues adds more hours or another employer in order to make ends meet, I cringe.  It may be tempting to rack up more hours at work and sometimes overtime is required.  But, if you’re spending the bulk of your time working, something must take a hit.  Read more about Work/Life Balance in B is for Balance, 2nd edition. It is time to reclaim control!

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December 3, 2014 By Sharon Weinstein

What is this thing called balance?

Family-friendly working and work/life balance refer to working arrangements that help us achieve a better balance between work and family life. These may include maternity and paternity leave, on-site child care, flextime, job sharing, working from home, and other creative solutions. They all add value to the work environment, and they contribute to workplace balance. We all have responsibilities, whether caring for children or elderly parents, or pursuing personal interests, activities, or hobbies. Some of us are in the “sandwich generation,” meaning that we’re juggling the challenge of school-age children and aging parents or family members. Workers must be equipped to resolve personal and workplace issues, juggle conflicting responsibilities, and balance personal and workplace roles. At the same time, today’s employers are constantly seeking ways to assist their workers in managing their job responsibilities and their personal responsibilities and needs. Strategies for work/life balance help create supportive, healthy work environments; strengthen employee commitment and loyalty; and result in more productive workplaces and improved customer satisfaction. So, what is this thing called balance?  It is something that we need in our lives in order BB2E_9781938835841_200DPI2nd editionto survive and thrive!  It is what makes us whole and will empower us to be more, do more, and create more.

“When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.” Betty Bender

 

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December 3, 2014 By Sharon Weinstein

Moscow to Minsk by train, and then…Hillary and the orange paint

As Coordinator for health projects in the former Soviet Union, I had the privilege of being in Minsk, Belarus with Hillary Clinton for a Project Hope presentation. I had traveled the night before from Moscow, where I was hosting another delegation from New York and Chicago.  The night train from Moscow to Minsk was a challenge.  I was the only English-speaker.  I recall my friend, Yuri, telling me, “If you think that the lady looks bad now  – wait until you see her in the morning.”  The ‘lady’ was the dejourniah or train matron, and yes, she looked pretty bad. I purchased a sheet and a towel, for which I paid top dollar since I was American.  I also paid for both bunks in my cabin so that I would not be disturbed, but during the night, there was a loud banging at the door.  The dejourniah burst in with another passenger and shouted to me in Russian that the someone would be joining me.  As soon as the newly arrived passenger lit her first cigarette, I knew that it would be a long night.  Fortunately, she needed to use the facilities, and when she left the cabin, I locked her out.  Arriving in Minsk, I was exhausted, and yes, the dejourniah looked pretty bad.  I arrived at the hospital in time to prepare for the next day’s activities.  Along with several US and Belarusian colleagues, we painted the walls of the reception area with the only paint that we could find – bright orange, oil-based paint.  Of course, it did not dry in time for the following day’s proceedings, and in addition to being ‘tacky’ to touch, the odor was horrific.  And along came Mrs. Clinton, in a beautiful mink coat.  She was gracious, brilliant, charming, and she leaned against the wall.  I’ll leave the rest to your imagination! Hillary in Belarus

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June 30, 2014 By Sharon Weinstein

The City of BIG…and how to ‘fix’ it

The latest edition of Chicago Health focused on Chicago as a BIG city…and it was not all positive.  So how did we get this reputation?  And, is it only about Chicago, or about our country as a whole?  Our obesity epidemic, and yes, it has reached epidemic proportions, boils down to we do not move enough, and we consume too much food.  The choices that we have made have created this health challenge.  Think about your own choices – to move more, consume less, select wisely, shop carefully.  Think about your habits  – those that have challenged your health and well-being, and those that will impact you for the long haul.  Then, generate a ‘fix.’  How?  Generate two columns on a page; in the first column, list your habits!  In the second column, list the choices that you could possibly make that would allow you to keep your habit, but create positive change.  We are the City of BIG – big museums, big restaurants, big theatre, big culture!  But, do we really want to be the City of BIGGER than BIG people?  I think not!

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