DHS Employee Resources - What's New This Week (Sep 25, 2020)

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Time for Letting Go September 21, 2020 As we head into Fall, it's a really great time to release all of the pressure and expectations weighing you down. Fall is when the trees prepare themselves for the long cold winter by letting go of the weight of their leaves so they can rest over Winter, providing them with an opportunity to rejuvenate in order to grow and flourish in the Spring. Sometimes like the trees around us, you just have to let go of your "leaves." Let go of those who are negative in your life, let go of the shame and guilt of the past, and let go of the anxiety of the future. It's ok to surrender to the unknown and let things unfold the way they are intended. When you hold on so tightly to things that are not serving you well, it rarely—if ever—turns out well... Read more... September is Healthy Aging Month September 24, 2020 September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness and focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. People are living longer and the number of older adults in the U.S. population is growing. As we age, our minds and bodies change and maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help you deal with those changes.  A healthy lifestyle may also help prevent some common age-related health problems so you can enjoy the benefits of a long life. Take Charge of Your Health You and your loved ones can take a proactive approach to aging by adopting healthy habits and behaviors, managing existing health conditions, and staying connected to your social network, even virtually. Below are some tips that may contribute to the healthy aging of you and your loved ones...  Read more... Keeping Kids Active While Homeschooling September 22, 2020 As a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only are you balancing work schedules and keeping up with your children's online learning classes, you may also be facing the challenge of ensuring your family gets enough daily physical activity. With so many competing priorities, it can be overwhelming to think about adding yet another task to your day. The current physical activity guidelines for Americans states that children should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity each day for good physical and mental health. Getting kids active does not have to be hard work, it can be a fun activity for the whole family. Here are some quick and easy tips to add physical activity to your children's day... Read more... To learn more, visit the Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov. Having trouble viewing this message? View it as a webpage. You are subscribed to updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security *Manage Subscriptions  |  Privacy Policy  |  Help Connect with DHS: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  LinkedIn  |  Flickr  |  YouTube U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov U.S. Department of Homeland Security · www.dhs.gov · 202-282-8000 Subscription Information This email was sent to Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog  *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally