Worksite Insights by Judy Belmont

Six Quick Tips to Overcome Life Stresses …… With Lessons from The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life!

Judy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:16:18 +0000

Stress just seems to keep on increasing in modern life. And there is evidence for that! According to a study done by the American Psychological Association, at least one third of Americans report that they are living with extreme stress, and about half of Americans think life keeps on getting more stressful. Despite the modern [...]

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Judy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:04:03 +0000

You don’t have to be so nice!

Judy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:38:00 +0000

Gina claimed she gave “110 %” at her job as a manager at her company. She prided herself as being well liked by her work team, and claimed she bent over backwards to be considerate and lenient in making their lives easier. For the sake of being “nice” she ended up allowing her employees to take [...]

Is your Agency “Harassment Proof?“ 10 Tips to “Insure” against Harassment!

Judy — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:12:26 +0000

In these rapidly changing times, insurance professionals are much more likely to know the latest insurance policies, rates and quotes than be aware of the fine lines that are commonly crossed by employees, vendors and customers that suggest harassment in the workplace. Leaving yourself uneducated about the types of workplace harassment will leave you liable! [...]

How To Thrive And Not Just Survive – Holiday Seasons!

Judy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:49:10 +0000

When you think of the holidays, what comes to mind? If you are like most people, on the top of your list are family gatherings, time spent with close friends, lots of good food and drink, gift giving, a time of cheer and joy…and stress. In our current precarious economic climate, with high [...]

Why Steve Jobs is not a Jerk!

Judy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:41:53 +0000

When Steve Jobs died, I became fascinated with news about him. Almost all the news depicted a visionary, a genius, a man who was compared to the likes of Einstein and Edison – and with good reason. He was an inventor, a creative and forward thinker, and he transformed the world of computer technology, film [...]

The Swiss Is Coming!

Judy — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:50:22 +0000

My latest book with co-author, Lora Shor, The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life: How To Get Through Life’s Holes Without Getting Stuck In Them! will be coming out on October 17th. Here is a small taste to introduce you to the theory! The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life uses Swiss Cheese as a metaphor for [...]

Are you going into emotional bankruptcy?

Judy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:14:28 +0000

As we size up our financial health during tax season, how about asking yourself if you are staying out of emotional bankruptcy? In face of challenging economic conditions, we might lose our perspective of focusing on what is most important – our ability to withstand difficult times and keep a sense of optimism and self-empowement [...]

Are You Emotionally Fit? Take this Quiz!

Judy — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:49:59 +0000

How is your Emotional Fitness? Judith Belmont, M.S., L.P.C. How is your Emotional Fitness? Judith Belmont, M.S., L.P.C. Below are 8 items that you may agree with or disagree with. On a scale of 1 to 7, rate your level of agreement with each item, being honest and open with yourself. 7 Strongly Agree [...]

It’s spring! Spring clean your mind!

Judy — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:15:35 +0000

Spring Cleaning Your Mind – Uncluttering Your Emotional Closet! 1. Clean out your Mental Cobwebs – Along with cleaning out the closets, Spring is a great time to focus on “Spring cleaning” your mind. Clean out the cobwebs of old, tired ways of thinking that lead to negative self-talk, self-doubt, and the inner critic within. [...]