2013 March Resources & Updates
NYS-BALANCE - Feeling the Pressure?: Learning the Art of Stress Management
NYS-BALANCE - Healthy Marriage (resource list)
WEBINAR - Building Resiliency 101
It's how we react to stress that determines if it will have a harmful impact on our health and well-being. Learn helpful tools and techniques to become more resilient to stress at home and at work.
Thursday, March 21 at 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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RESOURCES: CONSULTANTS AND WEBSITE
Workplace deadlines. Family conflicts. Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to rule it. You can't avoid it completely, but you can learn ways to manage your reaction to it. Your NYS-Balance program is available any time for support and resources to help keep you from feeling the pressure.
Call or visit NYS-Balance online to find information on leading a stress-free life.
Toll-Free: 866-320-4760
2013 February Resources & Updates
NYS-BALANCE - Where's the Love: Relationships That Last
WEBINAR - Keeping Your Love Alive
Building strong relationships with the important people in our lives takes work, but we get so much in return. In this session, explore the essentials that will strengthen your current connections.
Thursday, February 21 at 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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2013 January Resources & Updates
NYS-BALANCE - Not Enough Hours in the Day: Being Efficient at Work and Home
WEBINAR - Maximizing Your Day: Effective Time Management
Learn time management processes and characteristics of effective time managers. Discover the importance of prioritizing important events, and explore the role of delegation.
Thursday, January 17 at 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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EDUCATION
Make a resolution to use your time more effectively. Review tips and techniques for prioritizing and managing tasks, while leaving more time for the things you want to do. Creating a plan is the first step to finishing projects at work, completing chores at home, and finding more hours in the day. Call or visit NYS-Balance to get started: 866-320-4760.
Time: Where It Goes
Do you know where your time goes? Keeping track of how you spend your time for a few days can help you figure out what you are doing well and what you would like to change. You may be surprised to learn how much time you spend doing trivial things that really do not matter. To read this article, login to www.nysbalance.ny.gov (Username: nys Password: balance) and type "Time Management" into the search box at the top right. Press 'Enter' and scroll down to the article.
Time Management Skill Builder
Are you haunted by the feeling that your days are going faster and faster? Is your life an endless procession of Monday, Friday, Monday, Friday, and where did the weekend go, anyway? Time, our most valuable and transient resource, is either used or lost. Maybe it's time you took control of the situation. To complete the time management exercise, contact NYS-Balance at 866-320-4760.
2012 August Resources & Updates
WEBINAR - Parenting Teenagers: Can I Trust My Teen?
Get practical parenting tips for raising trustworthy teens to ensure their safety and give you peace of mind.
Thursday, August 16, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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2012 June & July Resources & Updates
WEBINARS - Thinking About Retirement?
Ready-Set-Retire: It's Not Just About the Money
Explore retirement issues in order to prepare for living a retiree's lifestyle.
Thursday, June 21, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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Your Routine Financial Check-Up
Learn key indicators of financial stability and simple strategies to reach optimum financial health.
Thursday, July 19, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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2012 May Resources & Updates
NYS-Balance - Are We There Yet?: Keeping the Kids Occupied this Summer
WEBINAR - The Best Summer Ever
Learn strategies to create a rich and rewarding summer experience for your child.
Thursday, May 17, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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2012 April Resources & Updates
NYS-Balance - Are you Ready for This?: Disaster Preparedness
ACTIVITIES
Screen Free Week: April 30-May 6
Summer Day Camp Programs Around the State
WEBINAR - Getting Prepared Before A Disaster Strikes
Learn steps to cope with a disaster with careful preparation and the development of an action plan.
Thursday, April 19, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
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2012 March Resources & Updates
NYS-BALANCE - What's On Your Plate?: Nutrition for You and Your Family
EDUCATION - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program
WEBINAR - Eating Your Way to Wellness
Learn tips and resources to eat your way to better and long lasting health based on the USDA "My Plate" guidelines.
March 15, 12:00-1:00 pm
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2012 February Resources & Updates
NYS-BALANCE - Do You Hear Me?: Keeping the Lines of Communication Open
EDUCATION -
Giving Feedback - An article sharing some basics, specifics, tips, and FAQs on methods for giving feedback.
Business Conversation Skills - An online skill builder course for learning how to ask the right questions, stay on course, listen, and provide effective feedback. To access: Login to NYS-Balance at http://www.nysbalance.ny.gov/ then click on the Working section, then Effective Manager, then Skill Builder.
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Relationship Satisfaction - This is a satisfaction assessment designed to evaluate various aspects of interaction/communication in a couple. It consists of 96 questions that take 30-40 minutes to complete.To access: Login to NYS-Balance at http://www.nysbalance.ny.gov/ then click on the Balancing section, then Communication, then Assessment
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WEBINAR - The Art of Listening and Giving Feedback
Enhance communication through the art of active listening and learn guidelines for healthy and successful interaction.
Thursday, February 16 -- 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
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2012 January Resources & Updates
NYS-BALANCE - Financial Fitness: Creating and Sticking to a Budget
NYS-BALANCE - Resource and Referral list
A list of resources available from NYS-Balance. Call 1-866-320-4760 for referrals.
EDUCATION
How long will it take to pay off my loan? This is just one of the many calculators found online. Login to NYS-Balance at http://www.nysbalance.ny.gov/ then click on Financial on the left side of the homepage under Living; then click on calculators.
Do you want to save money when making purchases? Access NYS-Balance from your home computer to save money on purchases at thousands of national and local stores as well as restaurants, entertainment, travel, and events. Login to NYS-Balance at http://www.nysbalance.ny.gov/ then click on Savings Center on the right side of the homepage to create your own account and password.
Advertisements promising debt relief may be offering bankruptcy. One of the many articles found in the Financial section on the NYS-Balance homepage. Also found HERE.
WEBINAR - Living Within a Realistic Budget
Learn to create and live within a realistic budget, set short and long-term financial goals, track spending, and manage debt.
Thursday, January 19 -- 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
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2011 December Resources & Updates
NYS-BALANCE - Healthy Eating
NYS-BALANCE - Stress
WEBINAR - Eating your Way to Wellness
Thursday, December 15 -- 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
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This session will help you improve your eating patterns, focusing on "MyPlate."
2011 November Resources & Updates
WELLNESS - Celebrate the Great American Smokeout: November 17
Adopt a Smoker - Tips for smokers and non-smokers for 11/17.
Great American Smokeout - Make a plan and Find support.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Smoking - Get the statistics. Talk to the experts.
EDUCATION - Compulsive Spending
If You Shop Until You Drop (English)
If You Shop Until You Drop (Spanish)
NYS-BALANCE - Stress Management: Becoming More Resilient
WEBINAR - Preventing Burnout
Thursday, November 17 -- 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
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NYS CSEA PARTNERSHIP - Programs and Services for Laid-Off CSEA-Represented NYS Employees
IN THE NEWS - For information on how to help victims of the recent floods in NYS, please visit: http://eap.lmc.ny.gov/eapinternal/index.cfm/news/