S13Ep3: How to Become (and stay) Motivated

S13Ep5: How to Be More Productive During a Workday

On this episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health podcast, the hosts have a lively discussion around simple but powerful strategies and hacks that help them (and hopefully can help you!) boost work productivity and improve  efficiency in the workplace! * Seinfeld Strategy * Set dedicated blocks of time for emails * Send fewer emails - receive fewer emails * Read emails from top down; reply - from bottom up * Eat the frog * Keep an organized workplace * Schedule breaks Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. [https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/coronado/sewall-healthy-living-center/] Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com [https://www.bensound.com/]

S13Ep4: How to Cope With Change

Our careers, personal lives, and the world around us are always changing. This causes stress and anxiety. But change happens all the time, and how we perceive it and the effect it has on us can make a huge difference in our health, happiness, and success. In this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Julie Brown, LCSW, CEAP, to take a look at why we struggle with change, why our feelings about it are normal, and what we can do to  better cope with change. Additional Resources: * Sharp HealthCare EAP: Employee Assistance Program (sharp.com) [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/eap/] *  RethinkCare [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Whil.cfm] (formerly Whil)- a mindfulness and yoga app Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. [https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/coronado/sewall-healthy-living-center/] Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com [https://www.bensound.com/]

S13Ep3: How to Become (and stay) Motivated

Exciting goals are important because they fuel our motivation and drive to start. But as the initial motivation begins to wane, it’s important to follow through on the things you want to do. On this episode of the podcast, your hosts Megan Spurling and Olga Hays share a few tips to sustain your motivation and keep your gears going. Additional Resources: * McClelland’s Theory of Needs [https://www.mindtools.com/aznjntj/mcclellands-human-motivation-theory] * RethinkCare [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Whil.cfm] (formerly Whil)- a mindfulness and yoga app Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. [https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/coronado/sewall-healthy-living-center/] Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com [https://www.bensound.com/]

S13Ep2: Power of Journaling for Self-Care, Part 3

Journaling has been used for centuries by some of humanity’s greatest minds. Keeping a journal has many positive benefits and can be a great addition to your self-care. Journaling can help with personal growth and development. By regularly recording your thoughts you will gain insight into your behaviors and moods. Journaling can be used for problem-solving and stress reduction. It’s been proven to improve mental and physical health. It can lead to increased self-esteem. On the 3rd episode of the Journaling for Self-Care series, Lisa Goodman, the integrative care coordinator at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, shares two more powerful journaling techniques: Inner Wisdom Monologue and Alpha Poems.   Additional Resources: * S11Ep2: Power of Journaling for Self-Care, Part 1 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/161307/9390784] * S11Ep6: Power of Journaling for Self-Care, Part 2 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/161307/episodes/9863864] * 2023 Mindful Journaling Happy Half-Hour Workshop Series: Register here [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQCQ8MQ] * For an additional journaling session, click here [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DRA6uVMwz-bk&data=05%7C01%7COlga.Hays%40sharp.com%7C0f387e4e801c4289f98908dacbd6b0e0%7C26085357a2314a7fbc59b14aa4d1022d%7C0%7C0%7C638046420681553356%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8V5ciLVSU4%2BAetXwVuooADvpSG5o4VzUI81QY1HM3oE%3D&reserved=0] to view “Journaling for Self-Care” with Lisa Goodman and Janice Chincuanco. __________________ Music: https://www.bensound.com [https://www.bensound.com/] Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. [https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/coronado/sewall-healthy-living-center/] Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com [https://www.bensound.com/]

S13Ep1: Sharp Best Health Answers YOUR Questions!

On the first podcast episode of 2023, the Sharp Best Health team answers your questions about well-being resources and opportunities at Sharp to help you with your health goals in the New Year! * Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. [https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/coronado/sewall-healthy-living-center/] Resources discussed in this episode: * Active&Fit Direct (discounted gym membership) [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/activeandfitdirect.cfm] * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/Employee-Assistance-Program.cfm] * Health Coaching through Sharp Health Plan [https://www.sharphealthplan.com/wellness/best-health/free-one-on-one-health-coaching] and Sharp Rees Stealy [https://www.sharp.com/rees-stealy/departments/health-coaching.cfm] * LifeCare Specialist Program on care.com [https://www.care.com/app/ent-enrollment/member-enrollment/welcome?groupName=sharp] * RethinkCare [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Whil.cfm] (formerly Whil)- a mindfulness and yoga app * SharpSocial Groups [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/SharpSocial-Groups.cfm] * Stress First Aid [https://www.sharp.com/employees/stress-first-aid.cfm] * StudioSWEAT on Demand ( a subscription-based online fitness program) [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Studio-SWEAT-on-Demand.cfm] *  The Sewall Healthy Living Center at Sharp Coronado Hospital  [https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/coronado/sewall-healthy-living-center/] * Wellness Webinars [https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Wellness-Webinars.cfm] Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. [https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/coronado/sewall-healthy-living-center/] Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com [https://www.bensound.com/]