The Fresh Start Effect- Why do we make New Year's resolutions/goals and how can we aim to keep them?
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We humans feel particularly motivated to pursue goals and aspirations at the start of a new year, month, week, semester possibly because of something called “the fresh start effect.” One study theorizes that we use these temporal landmarks to separate ourselves from our past imperfections, helping us to think at a higher level about our lives and decisions. People do tend to pursue aspirations following temporal landmarks like New Year’s Day. However, how many of us have made a new year’s resolution and tried to implement it only to see it dissolve after a month or two, or even earlier? |
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If you have a goal or resolution that you want to start in the new year, challenge yourself to use December as a planning month to decide exactly what that goal is and identify ways of how you will realistically achieve it. That way, when January 1, 2022 rolls around, you will already be set up for success.
Maybe you want to change your eating habits, or you want to implement an exercise routine. Maybe 2022 is your year to focus on your mental health or think about getting your finances in order. Whatever it is, thinking about what that goal is and why it is important to you is the first step in planning for success.
Click on the pdfs below from Mental Health America to use as tools for planning your New Year's goals. Adapt this handout to whatever goal you're striving for in 2022!
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After you have thought about what you want to change or strive for in the new year, get SMART with your goal(s) so you know exactly where you are headed! The SMART method helps you break down your overall goal even farther to make it more achievable. SMART stands for: |
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General Goal: "I will exercise more."
SMART Goal: "I will walk the 3-mile loop in my neighborhood on Tuesdays and Thursdays after work until June 30, 2022. I will have a calendar on my refrigerator to mark the days I complete this and visually see my progress."
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Employee Assistance Program- Highlights of a few benefits that might serve you in the new year.
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- Fill out the services request online form.
- When your family members call, they will need to give your name as the connection to Shasta County EAP.
- EAP benefits are prepaid by the County and are 100% Confidential.
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Want to get started on the journey of managing your stress or improving your mental health, but feel overwhelmed with starting? Our Employee Assistance Program through ACI has a lot to offer including:
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3 FREE sessions per 6 months (6 sessions per year) with mental health professionals for a variety of topics.
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Topics include, but are not limited to: Marriage & family conflicts, substance abuse, stress management, emotional challenges, health concerns, and grief loss.
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This service is offered to you AND your family members (regardless of location) - children, spouses, significant others, parents, grandparents, etc.
- EAP is a short-term approach for assessment, diagnosis, referral, and/or short-term problem resolution. If you desire more sessions, your health insurance may be able to help.
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ACI also has a Financial Resource Center where you can work to get your finances in order.
Get 30 days of one-on-one financial coaching with a 90-day action plan take-away!
Or call 800-932-0034 to get started with a money coach.
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Recycling - What can I recycle in the office and where?
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The Breslauer Public Health buildings offer two paths to recycling.
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Through the City of Redding blue bin (blue trash can labeled City of Redding and the recycling bin in each office).
- Blue bins (located in break rooms) are taken to NorthState Recycling where 100% of the money collected is put towards Worksite Wellness initiatives and other employee programs.
Please be aware of what goes in each bin to make the process easier on janitorial staff.
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City of Redding big, blue bin and each office recycling bin
- Cardboard boxes
- Glass Bottles and Jars (rinsed/clean)
- Plastic bottles (#1 and #2 ONLY)
- Tin or steel cans
- Aluminum drink cans only
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Newspaper and paper egg cartons
- Magazines, catalogs, junk mail, & envelopes
- Pasteboard boxes
- Office paper, manila folders, and paper bags
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Blue bins in Breslauer PH building break rooms
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Plastic beverage containers labeled with CA CRV
- Aluminum drink cans
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Glass labeled with CA CRV
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New Recipe- Thank you Katryn Eske for sharing this warm, winter recipe!
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Katryn shared this yummy recipe at the latest Healthy Communities Division meeting. She recommends tailoring it to your taste buds with your favorite greens and protein. Click below to get the details!
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Have a healthy & affordable recipe you would like to share? Email [email protected] to have your recipe featured in an upcoming newsletter.
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