DHS Employee Resources – What’s New This Week (September 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 Change the Narrative September 15, 2021 Do you ever wonder about the stories we tell ourselves about our lives? How we write chapters about what is wrong, or not right, or doesn't measure up in our life in comparison to others? And then we believe those stories with such ferocity that we sometimes can't see that there can be a different perspective, or dare I say…something good…hidden within ourselves and our lives. As Teddy Roosevelt once said, "comparison is the thief of joy." As we pick up that proverbial pen and write our story, let's make a conscious decision to change the narrative we tell ourselves. Conjure your hopes, your dreams, your passions…and write those into your story. What has gone well? Where do you excel? What are your strengths? Give those parts entire chapters as well; they deserve to be a part of your story.  Read more Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Observance of September 11 September 10, 2021 Through the work you do every day, you honor the lives that were lost as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Through the work you do every day, you help ensure our democracy, our principles, and our American way of life are everlasting. I know that tomorrow all of us will take time to focus on the memories of those we lost and those who suffered, of the tragedy of the day twenty years ago and its profound meaning.  Please also take a moment to reflect with pride on the work you do and the difference you make in the life and future of our country.  Read more Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas on Raising the Commemorative 9/11 Flag at DHS Headquarters September 14, 2021 On Saturday I joined many others in New York City to attend the memorial service honoring the lives lost as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was both heartbreaking and inspiring to hear family members pay tribute to the loved ones they, and all of us, lost. It was heartbreaking because of the depth of sorrow that remains to this day and will be everlasting. It was inspiring because the resilience of the human spirit, and of the American spirit, was pronounced with enduring strength and much-needed unity throughout the day, and clearly it will be so into the future. Read more Practicing Gratitude September 14, 2021 Gratitude is a state of thankfulness and appreciation for the positive things in life that are valuable and meaningful to you. This can range from appreciating a beautiful sunset to feeling grateful about recovering from an illness. Research shows that gratitude may improve your emotional well-being by helping you cope with stress. When you make gratitude a regular habit, it can help you learn to recognize good things in your life even when bad things happen. Here are five habits to help you integrate gratitude into your daily life. Reflect.  Journal.  Relive the good times. Write to someone.  Volunteer. Read more Cholesterol Education September 16, 2021 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. With high cholesterol levels, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels that make it difficult for enough oxygen-rich blood to flow through your arteries to feed your heart and brain. Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

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