A reminder for all my friends, students and clients in Federal service …

With as much chaos, angst, misinformation and confusion swirling around the world, this is a good time to focus on self-care.

Slow down.
Detox from the news.
Detox from the digital world.
Focus on proper nutrition.
Focus on getting enough sleep.
Have a beer or a glass of wine … but avoid 10 beers or 16 glasses of wine.
Have calm conversations with your family and friends about family and friends stuff – anything but “the news.”
Sit quietly for 5 minutes and clear your mind of clutter.
Read a book.
Watch your favorite comedy movie.
Get off the couch.
Go for a walk … Best if you have a dog to walk you.
Travel outside your city limits and the county line. Just go for a drive in the countryside.
Write a short story or a poem or a song.
Learn to paint landscapes.
Visit your clergyperson, your therapist or your Mom; they want you to succeed.

In any case, don’t let worry, fear, anger or speculation consume your day … or ultimately your soul. Reach out to people you trust and rely upon their insights.

You are not alone.


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Stephen L. Kent, founder and president of The Results Group, Ltd., has more than 35 years of leadership training and facilitation experience. He specializes in helping people and organizations design and implement programs to improve personal performance, interpersonal relationships, leadership skills, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, issues management, and community engagement. Steve is a dynamic speaker known for his straight talk that gets directly to the heart of key issues. He is the author of Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture For Public Safety Agencies and the novel, Covered With Montana, which may be purchased on Amazon.com. He and his family reside in Oro Valley, Arizona.

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