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PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGER APRIL 2014 SA’s 20-year success story: • Reaping the benefi ts of living under a democratic government THE MAGAZINE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR DECISION-MAKERS DECISION-MAKERS SECTOR PUBLIC FOR MAGAZINE THE • Infrastructure boom • Improved gender transformation • SA is a better place in which to explore and experiment Rural doctor Dr Kelly Gate – a gatekeeper for good health Lifestyle • Health basics for non-health freaks • Hiking the beautiful Otter Trail R29.95 (VAT INCL) SOUTH AFRICA APRIL 2014 PSM A statement for a statesman. Government MMS/SMS. Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) together with our dealer network have an exclusive offer for National and Provincial Officials on the Middle and Senior Management Scheme. From persal level 9 and above, MBSA recommends a discount of 7% on standard retail prices*, including PremiumDrive, our new 6 year/100 000km maintenance plan. 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Personalising your offi ce space is the leagues at work. perfect solution to make your workspace stand apart from the rest, however This allows you to avoid going a bit over the top when it comes to adding personal touches. make a cup of cof- PSM magazine shows you how to fi nd the perfect balance between of fee or tea at home keeping your space clutter free and yet creative. and enjoy it in while on your way to work. They come in great colours with great sayings as well, to motivate you throughout the day. A photo frame — Keeping pho- tos of your loved ones at the of- fice is a great idea. However, avoid cluttering your backboard with tons of photos. Choose your favourite photo- just one will do, and frame it. A pen cup — Place all your pens and stationary bits and bobs in a modern station- ary or pen cup for a hassle free workspace. These are great for storing all those pens, pencils and Tissue Box — Tissues always come in stationary loitering around your desk. handy, when you need to wipe up a coff ee This saves you time from fussing around spill or simply to clean your hands after a to fi nd a pen when you need it. quick lunch. Get a box for your workspace. Hand sanitizer — Every desk needs this at its A modern mouse — You can fi nd an array of disposal. You come into con- mouse, or mousepads that refl ect your personal tact with various documents, style, from bling to exciting doors, elevator buttons all colours and patterns. This day every day. Keep a small will surely add a pop of colour to bottle of hand sanitizer at your spruce up your space. disposal and use at least twice a day, preferably before and after meals. 120 Public Sector Manager • April 2014 Get enough sleep. Some- times this is not possible, but make a point of trying to go to bed at more or plode. Rather than take it out on your family or on less the same time every night. Your body likes routine colleagues or other motorists, go running, go to the and will reward you for it. Most people need about gym or take up kickboxing. seven hours in order to function properly. Be a quitter. If you smoke, Glug, glug, glug. Make sure you cha-nces are high you will stay properly hydrated by drinking either get lung cancer or water and other drinks throughout emphysema. Don't do the day. Let thirst be your guide – this to yourself and your drinking too much water can ac- family. Nicotine is one of tually do more ha-rm than good the most powerful addic- by fl ushing important nutrients tive substances. This is the from your system. reason why it is diffi cult to quit. Do whatever it takes. Source: Government Employee Medi- cal Scheme (GEMS) One for the road. Not a good idea. A major portion of road accidents and injuries can be ascribed to drinking and driving. Even if you don't get injured, think of how diffi cult it may be to live with the consequences of injuring someone else. Don't harbour grudges. If you have things eat- ing at you, keeping you awake at night and absorb- ing your energy, do something about them. Talk to someone, it won't kill you to see a counselor and get rid of these feelings before they turn inwards and do real damage to your insides. Prolonged unhappiness or depression is often a precursor to serious illness. Public Sector Manager • April 2014 119 HEALTH AND WELLBEING Compiled by Noluthando Mkhize 10 basics for non-health freaks could wreak havoc with your blood pressure and sleep- ing patterns. Cheers. Have a drink or two, but having more on a regular basis is simply not good for you. It dehydrates you and depletes your body's vitamin reserves. Never ot everyone has the time to spend exercising and looking after their health every day. The good news is that it doesn't Nhave to take a lot of time. In just a few minutes a day you can make sure that the basics are looked after. An apple a day. Your body needs fruit and vegetables every day. The slice of onion on the hamburger is not enough. Keep some apples or bananas at work and get into a habit of nibbling them rather than eating chips. drink on an empty stomach. And make it a rule to drink Caffeine. Watch those endless bottomless cups of coff ee. A cup a glass of water for every drink you've had. Your liver or two can do little harm, but when you start doing four or fi ve, it will be very grateful. Walk, don't ride. If it's six blocks to work, get into a habit of walking. If that's not possible, get into a habit of climbing a few fl oors to work rather than taking the lift. Don't drive to the shop on the corner, take a walk. Get a rage outlet. Life can be frustrating and every now and then you could feel like you're going to ex- 118 Public Sector Manager • April 2014 went to see a designer to make my matric ball gown. 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