Welcome to Human Resources Work - Life Balance Web site
Finding a suitable balance between work and daily living is a
challenge that all workers face. According the the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), evidence suggest that long work hours may impair personal health, jeopardize safety, and increase stress. The more people work the less time they spend doing personal care or participating in a leisurely activity. The amount of time spent and the quality of the leisure time is vital to a persons overall well being, and could provide additional physical and mental health benefits. ( OECD, 2012)
Here at Across the Woods, Inc. we recognize the importance of personal health, reducing stress, and leisurely activity. This is why we have partned with local companies who are able to assist you in staying healthy. Please browse around the web site for some wonderful ideas.
Take the time to learn about being healthy and eating better. If you decide to explore new healthy recipes we suggest the taking a look at the following web sites to get some new ideas: http://www.livebetteramerica.com/ http://www.eatingwell.com/
Here are some suggestions and stress reducing tips: Accept that there are events that you cannot control. Keep a positive attitude. Manage time. Do things that are pleasurable like reading or gardening. Exercise Regularly
Here are some additional web sites that have outlined some exercises that can be done at home, this would be a great way to reduce stress: http://www.acefitness.org/article/2863/ http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/fitness-workouts-tone-slim
Biking is a great activity. Here are some links to bike Paths in NH & MA:http://massbike.org/resourcesnew/pathstrails/ http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/find-it.aspx?9g&9gkw=trails%20in%20new%20hampshire&9gad=15334200202.1&gclid=CN7t76q21LICFWhnOgodOikAUA
Resources:
OECD. Work-Life Balance. (2012) Retrieved September 26, 2012 from http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/topics/work-life-balance/ Web MD. Stress Management Health Center. (2012) Retrieved September 26, 2012 from http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/reducing-stress-tips