CPAAC PSRP Breakout

October 24, 2008

Do you sometimes feel…??
 Overwhelmed
 Worn-down
 Irritable
 Tired
 Unappreciated
 Stressed out
Can you relate to this?
 Perhaps you’re having your Evaluation
 Or your in a Business Process Review
meeting
 Or your Position Reclassification
meeting…
Change…

 If you could change something, what

would it be?
 Would something like this in the office
help?
Take time for yourself…
 To access our natural joy and maintain
balance in our lives, we need to
energize our bodies through proper rest,
breathing, exercise and laughter.
Exercise
 Research overwhelmingly shows that
people who exercise are happier. Other
“side effects” include:
 Increases oxygen to your brain
 Reduces depression
 Helps relieve and prevent anxiety
Breathe
 In the past thirty years, hundreds of
studies have been conducted showing
how breathing techniques can relieve
anxiety, depression, and chronic fatigue
and increase mental clarity.
Sleep
 There’s a strong correlation between the
amount of restful sleep a person gets
and his or her level of happiness.
 Lack of sleep can cause irritability,
confusion, impatience, memory lapses,
dizziness, blurred vision, headache,
decreased mental activity and
concentration, etc…
Laughter
 Laughter is contagious and connects us
to others. By elevating the mood of
those around you, you can help reduce
your stress levels and those around you.
 Take time out of your hectic, busy day to
laugh and have some fun. Here’s an
example of how to do that in an office.
Appreciation
 According to the US Bureau of Labor,
40% of employees leave their job not
because of salary or workload, but
because they don’t feel appreciated.
 When someone is acknowledged,
dopamine is released – a neurochemical
that’s directly linked to being happy!
Group Exercise
 Break into groups of 2 (or 3 if needed).
 Begin by acknowledging something you
appreciate about the other person. Go
back and forth at least 5 times.
 Now repeat this exercise, only this time
acknowledge one thing you appreciate
about yourself. Go back and forth at
least 5 times.
Bottom line…
 You are appreciated in CPAAC!
 You better take care of yourself!

Final Words of
Wisdom