DHS Employee Resources – What’s New This Week (July 16, 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 Setting Priorities July 14, 2021 Let's all just stop for a moment and ask ourselves, "what needs to be done today and what can wait until tomorrow?" Often everything becomes a priority, making nothing really a priority. We run ourselves ragged and spread ourselves too thin thinking, believing really, that we, alone, must do it all, and do it all at once. Perhaps instead we need to remind ourselves that it is okay to allow others to help us. Trust that the relationships you have built with your family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances are all here to help you achieve whatever it is you wish to do, be, or bring to this world.  Read more Save the Date: Secretary Mayorkas' 2021 State of Homeland Security Address July 14, 2021 On Thursday, July 29, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver the 2021 State of Homeland Security Address. Secretary Mayorkas will lay out his vision for the Department's next chapter, discuss the evolving threats of the 21st century, and our mission and values.  Read more Stay Physically Active This Summer July 15, 2021 Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to improve your physical and mental health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says physical activity has immediate health benefits, such as better sleep and reduced stress and anxiety. Regular physical activity can also decrease depression and reduce your risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Read more Take a Break from Social Media July 13, 2021 Social media is a part of modern life. It has many positive benefits such as staying in touch with friends, promoting a business, and allowing you to keep up to date on the latest news. Although the benefits of social media are numerous, overuse can negatively affect your mental health and wellbeing. It is easy to consume yourself with the constant stream of social media posts and spend less time on self-care, physical exercise, and quality time with loved ones. It's important to use social media safely and consider taking a break if you feel social media use is negatively impacting your life. Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

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