The Many Hats We Wear

1. The Many Hats We Wear Balancing Act of Our Roles and Tasks

2. Once upon a time, there was this woman….

3. How Many Hats Do You Wear?

4. The Many Hats…

5. Staffing • Professionals & Students • Scheduling • Intervention/Crisis Management • Meetings, trainings, & development • Payroll • Facility Management • Scheduling • Risk Management • Upkeep & Oversight • Programs • Oversight • Programming • Budgeting • Future Planning • Project Management • Customer Service • Risk Management • Membership • Marketing • Sales • Pro Shops • Merchandise • Aquatics

6. Be a good planner • A to do list is important • should not any more than 7 tasks at a time • Learning when & how to say NO • Power of the positive no • Allocate time for yourself • If necessary, write in time for yourself in your schedule • Need to delegate • Choices --> prioritize needs • Exhale --> don't forget to breath & RELAX! BALANCE How to avoid Burnout

7. Six Dimensions of Wellness • Physical • Emotional • Social • Spiritual • Intellectual (occupational/financial) • Environmental • Optimal Wellness Work-Life Balance

8. How to separate work from home:http://karensusman.com/articles/lifebalance.htm • Four Steps • Take these four not-so-easy steps to be more in balance: • Determine what's important to you. What do you value most no matter what? • Keep those priorities right in front of your nose at all times. • Say "No" to anything that detracts from your priorities. • Spend your time on your priorities. • Answer these questions: • What hats do you wear and what tasks come with each hat? • What hats can you hang on the hat rack? You can always put a hat back on at a later date. • In what order will you prioritize your hats? Hint: They can't all be number one. • Have you delegated tasks and hats? Have you tossed unnecessary hats and tasks into the dumpster-o-life? Or do you keep precariously stacking hat upon hat? • Have you made time for your physical, mental and emotional health? Remember, you can't give what you don't have. • Are you laughing enough? Everyone will benefit if you get a grin. • Cultivate simple pleasures that take less time and money. A walk with your family can be accomplished every week instead of waiting for the semi-decade wallet buster trip to Disneyland. Having more life balance is a choice. Choose or lose. Work-Life Balance cont.

9. Relaxation Breathing • Muscle Relaxation (progressive relaxation) • Imagery • Shoulder Shrugs and Squeezes • Exercise • Time Management Stress First Aid

10. AT WORK: • Keep a daily log listing “daily stressors” and coping strategies that work for you. • Practice improving your communication skills. Listen, negotiate, and give feedback. • Seek training in assertiveness, time management, and negotiating. • Recognize the causes and signals of your stress. • Set realistic goals and expectations • Plan ahead and remain flexible • Take advantage of activities that help you relax. • Seek spiritual awareness • Practice being patient with others • Manage your anger and frustration through use of relaxation techniques. • Monitor your progress in handling daily stressors. Ways to Manage Stress

11. Everyday Tips: • Learn and use relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing & muscle relaxation. • Make time each day to indulge yourself in whatever you prefer to imagine or think about. • Laugh and embrace humor, when appropriate. • Exercise regularly. • Make a list of tasks you need to do and prioritize them. • Maintain a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables. • Avoid drugs and alcohol. • Get a massage. • Maintain normal sleep habits. Wake up and go to bed at the same time each day. • Spend more time with and seek support from family and friends. • Share your feelings and needs with others when appropriate. Talking about issues may provide a sense of well-being and relief. Ways to Manage Stress