Contents Each newsletter contains these elements for a diverse and effective learning experience.
1. A Self Care Article - informative, latest trends, research-based. Articles are targeted to employees and CEOs alike because "Self Care is for Everyone!"
2. Interactive articles for personal application - a skill-based article that outlines how to make the new skill a new level of functioning. This method easily eliminates bad habits and replaces them with healthier habits.
3. Action Statements - Action statements are researched to be presented in the way that the subconscious mind will read them and put them into action. An Action Statement practiced daily for 30 days becomes a new and natural thought that improves behavior.
4. Healthy Recipe of the Month - What motivates more than food! This part of the newsletter is a reader favorite. The mind-body connection is undeniable, so the recipes are designed to be simple, delicious, and supportive of clean eating.
Other elements included in some newsletters throughout the year
Surveys Trivia Holiday focus Quizzes Resources such as internet links Announcements of other products, services, and events
Your Company Logo and Tagline Here Sample Newsletter 1. A Self Care Article In healthcare, declining retention is extraordinarily expensive. The cost of turnover at one major medical center represented a loss of more than 5 percent of the total annual operating budget, according to an article in Health Care Management Review.Monster.com Compdata surveys and consulting reports that healthcare turnover is 17 percent and higher with a rising trend seen in 2014 and 2015 and projections for this trend to continue. The survey revealed through employee exit interviews that the work-
life balance is a top factor leading to voluntary turnover. If an organization's culture produces a high turnover rate, the result is excessive recruitment and training costs. Research shows that employers spend up to 30 percent of the average employee annual salary for each turnover. This means for every position that pays $10 an hour, it could cost around $3,000 to hire and train someone new. Cashort.com In an article on the 12 reasons employees leave, in Peoria Magazine, the WorkLife Balance was number 2 of 12.
2. Interactive articles for personal application
Do I need Self Care? Check off the stress symptoms that you experience:
Headaches Grinding teeth Sleep disturbances Difficulty concentrating Anxiety, jitteriness, and nervousness Aggressive, territorial, or reckless behavior Gastrointestinal problems Job dissatisfaction Decreased attention span Increased errors in judgment Depression Cardiovascular disease Musculoskeletal disorders Workplace injuries Drug or alcohol abuse
Employees are more likely to respond to Self Care measures when they feel valued by their employers. Smart employers know that adding Self Care perks to a benefits package reduces employee turnover, improves productivity and outcomes. However, employees tend to respond negatively to pressure or consequences for not improving health and Self Care. The Self Care Newsletter educates and invites employees to learn better skills and tools that naturally lead to overall wellbeing.
Self Care is a lifestyle, not an event Self Care defines the comprehensive way we manage stress. Many people believe that Self Care is a one-time event such as a vacation or a massage or venting frustrations to a friend. These are Self Care events but they do not embody a lifestyle of Self Care because they don't last. Once you are back in the stressful situation, the stress returns.
Are Limiting Beliefs are holding you back? Common limiting beliefs that keep people stuck I'm overwhelmed. I don't know where to start. I'm afraid to be myself. I'm afraid I'll be judged or rejected. I don't want to ask for help or I'll look weak or stupid. I'm afraid to pursue my dreams because I might fail. I don't have time. I don't have enough money. The first step to overcoming your limiting beliefs is to challenge them. The fear of rejection and the fear of failure keep many of us from breaking through stereotypes and going for our dreams.
3. Action Statements. Your brain needs a choice of thoughts if negativity is going to be replaced with possibility:
My actions are in line with my highest values I am willing to see what is possible in every situation My mind is open to new ideas I surround myself with people who inspire me, teach me, and support me Cut out these Action Statements. Keep them in your wallet Post them to a mirror Keep a copy in your car Make them your screen saver Read them often throughout the day
Healthy Recipe of the Month The healthy recipes are low in fat, refined sugar and flour. People with specific health needs (gluten free, low glycemic, etc.) may need to make their own adjustments. They are also easy enough for any skill level.
Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake Ingredients: 2 medium-sized zucchini cut in slices 2 medium-sized yellow squash cut in slices 2-4 T chopped fresh basil 2 T thinly sliced green onion 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 3/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup low-fat Mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray. Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices. Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop. Slice green onions. Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, and both kinds of cheese and stir together until the veggies are coated with cheese and the herbs are well-distributed. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.
Next Step Now that you have seen a sample of the Self Care Newsletter, let's work together. I'll provide the newsletter, you take all the glory! I have been a behavioral healthcare professional since 1988. I understand the challenges you face in motivating your treatment teams. A lack of Self Care skills is often the determining factor in an employees' unfortunate dismissal from the company due to chronic ethical
breeches, lack of boundaries, and unhealthy behaviors that undermine your best efforts. Get an annual subscription for $300. That's less than .85 per day! If you choose the option to have your company logo and tag line on it instead of mine, it is only $450 per year. Please contact me to get started! Leah Rhodes, M.Ed Email: leahrhodes@outlook.com Website: www.SelfCareNW.com