Introduction to “Balancing Your Life”

Healthy employees are an asset to any successful organization. A significant indicator of health and productivity is a person’s ability to handle stress and the day-to-day challenges of the job while still enjoying and fully participating in a personal life away from work. Yet, most employees acknowledge that trying to achieve work and life balance is huge challenge in their lives

To address these concerns, Monterey County’s Health Promotion Partnership Employee Wellness program is providing this WorkPerks Tool Kit: Balancing Your Life   to you.

This Tool Kit will help you to learn:

• define work and life balance in their own terms.
• identify the factors that influence their work and life satisfaction.
• learn how to simplify and/or reprioritize responsibilities and obligations.
• learn the common signs of depression and how to seek professional help.
• learn proven approaches for managing the challenges of balancing work and life factors.
• learn about company and local resources and supports.

This Tool Kit is in 7 Steps:

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  1. Introduction
  2. Pre-test
  3. Slides/content notes
  4. Goal Sheet
  5. Handout(s)
  6. Additional Resources
  7. Evaluation

Please complete each step in order. You may wish to print all the steps, however please be sure to print at least Steps 2, 4 and 7 as you will need to write on these pages.  Please return the completed evaluation to “Wellness” in the interoffice mail.    And, enjoy as you learn more about how to “Live Well”!

If you have questions please contact the Health Promotion Partnership at 755-4611 or by e-mail at 411-HealthPromotion.

Healthy Regards,

Judy Webster

Health Program Coordinator, Employee Wellness

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Introduction to “Balancing Your Life”

Healthy employees are an asset to any successful organization. A significant indicator of health and productivity is a person’s ability to handle stress and the day-to-day challenges of the job while still enjoying and fully participating in a personal life away from work. Yet, most employees acknowledge that trying to achieve work and life balance is huge challenge in their lives

To address these concerns, Monterey County’s Health Promotion Partnership Employee Wellness program is providing this WorkPerks Tool Kit: Balancing Your Life   to you.

This Tool Kit will help you to learn:

• define work and life balance in their own terms.
• identify the factors that influence their work and life satisfaction.
• learn how to simplify and/or reprioritize responsibilities and obligations.
• learn the common signs of depression and how to seek professional help.
• learn proven approaches for managing the challenges of balancing work and life factors.
• learn about company and local resources and supports.

This Tool Kit is in 7 Steps:

1. Introduction
2. Pre-test
3. Slides/content notes
4. Goal Sheet
5. Handout(s)
6. Additional Resources
7. Evaluation

Please complete each step in order. You may wish to print all the steps, however please be sure to print at least Steps 2, 4 and 7 as you will need to write on these pages.  Please return the completed evaluation to “Wellness” in the interoffice mail.    And, enjoy as you learn more about how to “Live Well”!

If you have questions please contact the Health Promotion Partnership at 755-4611 or by e-mail at 411-HealthPromotion.

Healthy Regards,

Judy Webster

Health Program Coordinator, Employee Wellness

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     Balancing Your Life Additional Resources

Employee Assistance Program

Call 1-800-280-3782 to access the EAP program to speak to someone who can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Click on the following link for more information:  http://www.behavioralhealthcareoptions.com. Password is Monterey County for access and sign in.   On the Home Page, select “Balancing” at the top of the page and then “Families” from the drop down menu.

Health Promotion Partnership                                    County of Monterey Health Department

Click on the following link to find and register for upcoming wellness workshops including “ Balancing Work and Family”    http://learningdevelopmentnetwork.in.co.monterey.ca.us 

Call 831-755-4611 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Mental & Behavioral Disorders                                      Blue Shield of California

This website provides links for management of mental & behavioral disorders. 

https://www.blueshieldca.com/hw/hw_article_list.jsp?categoryId=24§ionId=2&_requestid=1508358

Stress Management                                                   Mind Tools

This website provides tips and techniques for stress management and relaxation. 

http://www.mindtools.com/smpage.html

Wellness Library                                                        Health Promotion Partnership

The wellness library has hard copy resources available for check out on a variety of health topics. 

Call the Health Promotion Partnership for more information or to check out a resource.  Call 831-755-4611