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Stephanie GlanzerFebruary 20, 2015

Priorities change……and it’s ok!!!!Priorities change……and it’s ok!!!!

•     Appearance/Time getting ready

•     Mani's and Pedi's are no longer important

•     Leave dishes in the sink

•     Rely on others or ask for help

• Change into comfortable clothes “PJ’s” right when I get home

• Do what I have to….despite what others may think!

Tip’s on Life Balance…Tip’s on Life Balance…

• Never feel guilty. Ever!

• Don’t neglect yourself…have “me” time

• Don’t make judgments on yourself (or others!)

• Have goals (short and long term)

• Sometimes you have to make hard decisions

• Have date night or a ritual with spouse/partner/friends

• Commitment to be at “home”

• Have your “go to” meals (ie: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos)

• Workout/exercise/walk (Fitbit, UP)

• Have mentors and truth tellers

• Spend time with friends

Tip’s on Life Balance…Tip’s on Life Balance…

• Do mindless activities

• Make sacrifices

• New parents or parents-to-be: SLEEP TRAIN (your own way)

• Work hard when working!

Tip’s on Life Balance…Tip’s on Life Balance…

• Do mindless activities

• Make sacrifices

• New parents or parents-to-be: SLEEP TRAIN (your own way)

• Manage technology

• Work hard!!!

• Limit social media….don’t become obsessed!

• Winder Farms/Pre-made meals

• Prioritize/focus on what’s important at the time in your life

• Be a role model/mentor to someone else

• Schedule an appt on your calendar for something important

• Always be building your “brand”

Building “your” brandBuilding “your” brand Do you know the words people use to describe you? Are they the same words you want to

be known for? Have you written down your short term and long term goals, and know where you are

going? (And….does your manger know these goals?) Do you know your superpowers? (the things that everybody asks you to do because you do

them amazingly well?) Does social media represent your brand correctly/well? Can you clearly describe what makes you unique? Is your brand inspiring and engaging, and infused in everything you do? Is your personal appearance/style consistent with who you are? Do you have a strong professional network?...YOU ARE HERE TODAY! Do you have a personal brand statement, that clearly describes who you are, what you do,

who needs you, and why you’re different? Are you having fun with your personal brand?

Do you know what to do to create an irresistible personal brand?

Building “your” brandBuilding “your” brand

Back to the basicsDependable/Responsible/ReliableApproachableStep up to the plate/Take on challengesAppearancePositiveCreativeNot the status quoBe Memorable

Building “your” brandBuilding “your” brand

Social Media

Building “your” brandBuilding “your” brand

How to do it?

◦Define your brand (Do a personal SWOT)◦Establish your brand◦Increase your network◦Be clear, consistent and constant◦Continue learning…always◦Ask for feedback

Continued Tip’s on Life Balance…Continued Tip’s on Life Balance…

• Use your (deserved!) vacation

• Learn how to say “NO”. Don’t over commit

• “Separate” when on vacation

• Do something that makes you happy/calm regularly

• Therapists/Life Coaches are not a bad thing

• Don’t complain how busy you are or be around those that do

• Eat dinner as a family. Talk.

• Don’t compare your kids to other kids

• Volunteer• Use your Wellness Day. Be proactive on your health.

• Don’t try to be perfect. The house can be messy!

Tip’s on Life Balance…Tip’s on Life Balance…

• HAVE FUN. BE GOOFY. SMILE. LAUGH.

• BE PROUD AND PASSIONATE OF THE JOB YOU DO.

Thank you!