DHS Employee Resources - What's New This Week (April 22, 2021)

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

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the DHS Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Create a Starring Role for Yourself April 21, 2021 What if we actually believed that we get to write and direct our own movie? That we also have a leading, staring role in our movie. That those we interact with and have brought into our lives are here as supporting cast members, to challenge us, to engage us, to humor us, to help us become a better version of ourselves. When we step into the role of creating our lives rather than sitting on the couch watching our life (as if the movie was written by someone else), we find that the circumstances, both good and bad, are what make the movie so fascinating and interesting. Every plot twist and turn is what gives us a very rich life, full of unexpected joys and celebrations of triumph in the face of adversity. We cheer the heroes in a movie, we celebrate the love that is found at the end of a movie, and we cry through the trials and tribulations woven throughout a movie.  Read more Financial Caregiving Basics April 22, 2021 Financial caregiving typically involves assisting your elderly relatives manage money, pay bills, submit insurance and benefit claims, and a support a variety of other financial responsibilities. Helping your loved one manage finances ensures that they will be able to pay for necessities and live more comfortably. Like most caregiving responsibilities, these supportive tasks often start out small and increase over time as your loved ones require more assistance. Here are several financial caregiving tips for you and your loved ones: Plan ahead.  Know where to find important documents.  Respect your loved one's opinions and desire for autonomy.  Share financial decisions with the family.  Be aware of your potential liability.  Read more National Volunteer Week April 20, 2021 This year National Volunteer Week will be observed April 18 – 24. The week provides a time to celebrate, recognize, and thank volunteers for their time and efforts. Volunteering helps communities, makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of others, and enhances the well-being of volunteers. Why should you volunteer? Helping others is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Volunteering can improve your health by reducing stress, preventing feelings of isolation that can lead to depression, and by helping you stay physically and mentally healthy. Volunteering strengthens ties to your community. Volunteering provides opportunities to pursue your interests outside of work. Volunteering gives you a chance to share your knowledge with others, such as tutoring a child in math, teaching a family how to garden, or helping a local charity better organize their office. Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

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