HOLIDAY HACKS FOR THE BUSY PROFESSIONAL 4 TIPS FOR A LESS EXHAUSTING HOLIDAY SEASON
The holidays are an incredibly busy time of year. Between work and home, it can feel like there isn’t enough daylight to get everything done. We have projects to complete, emails to answer, dinners to plan, gifts to buy — and family is coming in from out of town. Is it possible to take care of everything and not be completely exhausted by the end of it? While we can’t answer that definitively, we can share a few “holiday hacks” to help you get more out of your time. PUT WORK ASIDE. Give yourself blocks of time to focus on one thing at a time. You may be tempted to multitask, but for your mental health, don’t do it. Focusing on one thing at a time produces better results (this applies equally to cooking as it does to client work) and you’ll feel better through the process.
the same at home? Start with your immediate family and work your way out. Give everyone a task: Someone does the grocery shopping. Someone is in charge of a main course dish. Another is on side-dish duty. Others get dessert. Don’t forget to assign a clean-up crew. Save yourself for the tasks you REALLY want to do. TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS. When you have a lot going on, frequent 5–10 minute minibreaks can go a long way in easing the mental pressure. Don’t hesitate to take brain breaks throughout the day. Go for a quick walk around the building or neighborhood. Read a chapter of your book. Play a quick game on your phone. SAY NO TO THE KITCHEN. When your time is precious, why spend a lot of time in the kitchen? While some find cooking a joy, others find it burdensome. If you’re in the latter group, it’s okay to go the boxed or prepared meal route when time is short. Boxed meals can still be prepared with love, and you can get high-quality frozen dishes or freshly prepared meals from your favorite grocery store. The time and energy you save is worth the investment. In 2020, we have more options than ever to make life easier. So, enjoy the holidays a little more by doing the things you love and using these tips to make the most of your time and energy this season.
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YOU MAY NOT BE ‘FINE’
WHY YOU SHOULD SEE A DOCTOR AFTER AN ACCIDENT
T he first few moments after an accident can be terrifying. The scene is often chaotic as you try to make sense of what just happened. Photos, reports, and statements will need to be collected — often, law enforcement does this — but in the midst of this scary moment, your focus should be solely on your health. Seeking medical attention immediately following an accident is one of the wisest choices you can make. Doctors will be able to treat wounds before they become more serious, and they can also pinpoint potential injuries you don’t yet feel. Doctors can also prescribe additional care or treatment regimens, such as physical therapy or seeing a specialist. It’s not uncommon for accident victims to say they are “fine” after an accident, only to feel pain later. This is an effect of the adrenaline your body pumps out after an accident, which is there to help you stay alert to stay alive. An unintended consequence of this is that you may not feel some of the most dangerous injuries you can sustain from accidents, like a concussion, broken ribs, or internal bleeding. These could be detrimental to your health and require costly treatments as a result of prolonged time without care.
While your health should be your first priority after an accident, simply seeing your doctor also benefits you should you need to take legal action as the result of an accident. Doctors are required to keep reports, and this initial report could start the paper trail that proves just how damaging this accident was for your health. Without that initial assessment, your claim could be twisted by the defense. During the course of a personal injury case, insurance companies and opposing counseling will request access to your medical records. They may actively work to prove that your injury wasn’t the result of the incident and instead indicative of ongoing conditions. The initial report can establish a start date for new concerns and injuries and provide the court with an accurate depiction of what your body sustained as a result of a collision.
Because it is vital to your well-being and because it may benefit you in a future
legal case, you should always opt for medical attention after your accident — even if you feel fine. If you have questions about medical care after your accident or about how your medical history will impact your case, call our team today at 888.714.2571.
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