Holding a position of responsibility for enhancing the health, well-being and happiness of others must start by treating oneself in a similar manner. Tom Pomeranz, in this how-to presentation, emphasizes the message “you can’t give it, if you don’t have it.”
Tom explains that self-care is any activity that we do deliberately to promote our emotional, physical, and mental health. Through the sharing of short stories and the detailing of examples, participants will leave the session with a strong sense of motivation and personal insight allowing them to take better control of their self-care.
The following reflect key participant take-aways from this inspiring and informative session:
- Emotional intelligence paves a pathway to a fulfilling life
- Having a dream provides inspiration and motivation
- Giving and doing for others fills ones emotional well
- Avoiding a “Doo Doo life” decreases anxiety and frustration
- Smiling is the way the face gives an emotional hug
- Staying in control is the foundation for happiness
- Valuing your strengths and abilities promotes your well being
- Attitudes are contagious, have one worth catching
- Truly believe “I am somebody.”
