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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, July 18, 2014 | 20 How to be a sun-savvy super hero for your family Tips to help you cope with stress at work Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on the h mental l health h l h of f employees l · Manage time effectively. One of the problems with an increased workload is the time in the day to complete that work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it easy to become overwhelmed with stress. But a few time management techniques can help. Prioritize certain tasks, ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be realistic. If a schedule isn't realistic, that will only cause more stress. 17 · Thursday, October 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Advertising Section Summer days lead to cherished family memories - whether they're spent splashing in surf and sand or picnicking in the park. Parents have a knack for creating magical summer moments for their kids. During these times they can also set an example for sun-protection smarts, and in doing so, they can become a sun-savvy role model for the whole family. Parents know that outdoor time is important for an active and healthy lifestyle, but it also allows us to send a great sun-smart message to our kids. From field days at school to sunny summer days at the beach to outdoor activities during camp, opportunities for kids to engage in outside play are infinite. But it's important that parents help to ensure that their children have protection options they need when enjoying those sunlit moments. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood can increase the chance of developing skin cancer later in life, according to skincancer.org. Knowing the facts reminds parents of the importance of sun protection. Become a sunsavvy super hero, because making sun protection a priority begins with you. Create a routine of applying sunscreen together as a family and don't forget other types of protection like umbrellas, sunglasses and sun-protective clothing before sending them out for the day. According to results of an Australian survey, parents who used sunscreen and addiGood stress and bad stress While employees might not be able to quell their fears of one day being laid off, there are things they can do to reduce the stress that often accompanies such fears. Stress is a part of most professions and can even be a good motivator. However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, the results can be very unhealthy. Men and women with high stress levels are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or excessive stress at the office, men and women can take the following approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. The workers of the world are working more. So says an annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had increased compared with the previous year. While there are many reasons that can account for a heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries across the globe has, in many instances, left those who weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be surprised to know just how much this approach isn't working. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employees surveyed reported that the quality of their work had suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant role in how well they did their jobs. · Maintain a personal life. Effectively managing stress at work involves having a personal life away from the office. All work and no play is a recipe for stress. No matter how big a workload awaits you at the office, be sure to make time for enjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends and family, plan a weekend getaway or simply relax at home. Such time, even if it's not as often as you might like, makes dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes that studies have suggested physically active people have lower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. While research is ongoing, some researchers feel exercise enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are forced to communicate with one another. These same systems must also communicate with one another when responding to stress. Regular exercise helps the body communicate more efficiently, something that helps when the time comes to respond to stress. Stress at the office is likely always going to be a concern for working men and women. However, there are ways to effectively cope with stress no matter how daunting a workload might be. (MNS) * Determine what is causing the stress. Stress triggers vary depending on the individual, so men and women who are coping with excessive stress should write down anything that causes them a negative response, whether that response is physical, emotional or mental. After a week, sit down and look at the various things that triggered these negative responses. Choose one and work to resolve it. Determine if there is a way this trigger can be avoided. Do this with each trigger one by one. It might not be possible to successfully address each trigger, but it's worth the try and it is likely that certain triggers can be successfully avoided. Heavier workloads have left many workers dealing with elevated levels of stress. 20 010 Gold Aw ward Winne er Oa akv kville e Be Beaver eaver Oakville Dental Arts the neighborhood kids and their parents to come play this family-fun game, but before kickoff, try to model sun-savvy behaviors by sporting baseball caps, sunglasses and applying sunscreen together. Coppertone Sport AccuSpray is a good option that offers parents a continuous spray they can control when applying sunscreen to themselves and their children. The formula stays on strong when you sweat and won't run into eyes and sting. Go for a family bike ride Bike rides are great fun for the whole family, but it's difficult to stay in the shade while on the move. Remember UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Make sure to teach your family that sun protection is as important as wearing a bike helmet. To help ensure everyone's protected, wear sun-protective clothing and use your break time from the bike path as an opportunity to seek shade and reapply sunscreen. tional forms of sun protection while outdoors with their children increased the odds of their children practicing these behaviors. With this in mind, the Coppertone Making the Sunscreen Grade program helps parents make sun sense a priority at the beach, at summer camp and even during the school day. To help you set an example, here are fun ideas for summer activities with the family: Play a game of neighborhood kickball Kickball is an age-old game that never gets old. Enlist Plant vegetables in the backyard Want your kids to eat their veggies? It's more fun for them if they've grown them in their own backyard. Gardening is a great way to teach children lifelong skills, including sunsmart habits. Make sure everyone grabs wide-brimmed hats and applies sunscreen before going out. 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