Be the Duck...Tips for Letting Things Roll Off Your Back
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Do You Like Change? It has been said by someone much wiser than me that, “The only person who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper!” However, I’ve always gravitated toward change – no I’m not back in diapers…yet! I’ve enjoyed changing jobs in my career so I could encounter new challenges and learn new skills. By moving to different neighborhoods or joining different organizations, I’ve had the opportunity to meet new people. Mixing up activities that I do for pleasure keeps me from getting bored and exercise different muscles. Notice all of these changes are ones that I ‘selected’. I bet you are similar in thinking – change is good as long as you initiate it! But notice your responses when change is introduced by someone else. For example, a supervisor wants to change a process without inviting your input first; the menu at your favorite restaurant has changed and your go-to meal is no longer on it; gas prices go up again; or …..(You fill in the blank). People don’t like change so much under these circumstances. Change isn’t easy, especially when it comes to things like moving from your home to a nursing home, getting over a major loss, or having your sales territory cut in half while working on a commission basis. So how do you handle change? Do you gripe, withdraw, and fight it tooth-and-nail? Does it stress you?
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Everyone experiences stress! Managing stress is the key to becoming more resilient, healthier, and balanced. Learning to think differently and let stress roll off your back can lead to better relationships and a happier self.
Be the Duck...Tips for Letting Things Roll off Your Back is a collection of short stories, each containing a tip you can immediately implement in your daily routine. You will be able to:
* Adapt to change * Live your values * Understand what you can and cannot control * Implement the relaxation response * Manage your anger better * Be the duck!
“Many of us feel like we are dealing with unique problems that no one else understands, but Be the Duck…Tips for Letting Things Roll off Your Back shows you’re not alone. It not only tells stories that illuminate the fact that we all have stress, but it also gives great solutions to start to change your life in amazing ways. Go ahead…be the duck!”
— Dr. Nicole Murphy, Whole Life Chiropractic
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kathy in several different capacities. Kathy’s creativity and genuine care for others shines through in everything she does. Her messages are so relatable and warm that you find yourself opening up to what “can be” without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed. She is a gentle cheerleader who is always in your court to support you in your next step on the journey. The wisdom and humor she brings come from her experience and her zest for life. She truly lives life to the fullest and encourages others to have as much fun as she does!”
— Wendy Basch, RN; BSN; Wellcoaches; certified professional wellness coach; ICF; professional certified coach; ACSM; certified personal trainer; Stott Pilates instructor; spin instructor; owner of Rise and Shine Wellness
About the Author
Kathy Hoff is a certified Stress Management Trainer, Health & Wellness Coach, and national speaker whose passion is to help people learn to manager their stress. She has her BS Degree in Elementary Education from Missouri Valley College and Master’s Degree in Teaching from Webster University. Kathy lives in Lee’s Summit, MO, with her husband, is marketing director for Whole Life Chiropractic, managing content director for Around the Lake magazine, and an on-call health educator for Health Fitness. She loves reading, walking, yoga, kayaking and mainly spending time with her triplet grandsons.