Holiday Greetings and Stress Beating Tips from Simma Dear friends, Just last week I was interviewed on LA Talk Radio about how to manage holiday stress. In fact, I’ve probably received twice the number of requests for articles and interviews around managing stress and appreciating diversity during the holidays than I did last year. Is it the sign of the…
Appreciating Diversity During the Holidays: It’s about more than just a simple “Happy Holidays” greeting card. By Kate Berardo and Simma Lieberman Guess who’s not celebrating Christmas this year? Millions of people in the US. That’s right. Tens of millions of Americans don’t celebrate Christmas religiously, either as followers of non-Christian religions (Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews) or as individuals with…
Simma’s Holiday Diversity Q&A By Simma Lieberman Q: Aren’t you being too politically correct when you tell us to not have a Christmas party? That’s a time when we get to socialize and feel good. A: We have never said don’t have a Christmas party at your house. We are speaking about the work environment where you have many…
How to Go From Eggshell Walking to Multicultural Festivity MakingBy Simma LiebermanMany people feel they walk on eggshells around the holidays, always trying to watch out for and not say the wrong thing to the wrong person. This is one approach to the holidays. Simma wraps up this newsletter and this year with tips for another approach to Holiday Diversity….
For the past twelve months we have been besieged by forecasts of what life will be like in the year 2000. Predictions have ranged from the end of the world to visits from aliens and world peace. We haven’t heard much about what individuals are planning other than stocking up for their last days on earth. At Restaurant Hospitality, we…
There are four main causes of holiday stress: gift giving obligations, expenses, a lack of time, and unrealistic expectations about creating a perfect holiday. To reduce holiday stress, arm yourself with knowledge. Know the ins and outs of these top four holiday stress hotspots and follow these effective stress-reducing tips: Holiday Stress Hotspot #1: Gifts Make a list of everyone…
While the holiday season can be joyous fun and exciting, many people equate it with stress, chaos and expense in terms of time and money. Here are some tips for changing holiday madness into the season of serenity. 1. Practice conscious breathing exercises now ten minutes a day. This will keep you calm and relaxed through the end of the…
The Rush to Rehab; Stop Rehab Abuse! The Mayor of San Francisco announces that he’ll enter rehab and counseling for alcohol after it’s revealed that he had an affair with the wife of his campaign manager. Isaiah Washington is undergoing counseling for his use of a homophobic slur. Michael Richards is in counseling for yelling racist epithets . Met Gibson…
The Intersection Between Stress Management and Diversity & Inclusion When I started conducting workshops on stress management throughout the country, I was struck by how many people felt stressed out by other people. So many people I met were annoyed because other people wouldn’t change, and either didn’t do or see things their way. When there were differences in race,…
Bridging Age Gaps in the Workplace: Beyond Stereotypes to Strategies by Simma Lieberman and Kate Berardo For the first time, four generations of employees are simultaneously playing a prominent role in the workplace. Today we have more and more people who are working beyond their 60s into their 70s, 80s and even some into their 90s, which means you may…
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