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Spirited Informer ISSUE NO.3 2018 Spirited Informer ISSUE NO.3 2018 NEW AND IMPROVED LEARNING CENTRE Some highlights from our Learning and Development team CANNABIS LEGALIZATION HANDLING Tips to handle CABBIOKE the hustle and HOLIDAY A special insert celebrating bustle of the Sings its way through our first few days offering IN THIS ISSUE STRESS holidays the holiday season recreational cannabis myNSLC.com 2018 was a busy year for Cabbioke! HANDLING HOLIDAY STRESS From the Workplace Health & Safety Team Make this season a bright and bountiful one by giving yourself the best present of all: Peace of mind. Turn the holidays into a happy, stress-free time by taking care of yourself, bringing balance to your work and home life and by not letting holiday worries overwhelm you. Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress • Do not be perfect; be you. One of the quickest ways to holiday burnout is to set high, unrealistic expectations for yourself. Make your plans simple and your activities doable. • Create your wish list early. Ask yourself what you want to accomplish this holiday season. Write down your holiday goals and list out the steps you need to take to reach them. Prioritize what is important and get organized from the start. • Embrace family. Look forward to reuniting with relatives • Pace yourself. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa this holiday by sidestepping family pressures. Cherish the and New Year’s can all be busy times. Remember, the season time you spend with your loved ones, and make a better Spryfield Christmas Parade – Sunday, November 25 lasts for several weeks. Break your preparations into small effort to be as relaxed, positive and cheerful as you can. steps so you can accomplish a little each week. Delegate By Laurie Vatcher, CSR Coordinator responsibilities with others, and do not be afraid to ask for help. • Reflect on past holidays. Think back to moments you It’s been a busy year for Cabbioke! We participated in 24 have treasured during past holiday seasons and try to parades, 26 community events, and visited 62 NSLC stores. In • Budget wisely. It is easy to buy on credit and ignore the recapture the essence of what made those times special. bills until after the holidays, but spending within your means addition, we handed out taxi vouchers that gave people $10 off their next cab ride with any of our 18 cab partners throughout requires a disciplined approach. Set a holiday budget limit • Celebrate safely. One of the keys to holiday happiness Nova Scotia. ahead of time and determine exactly what you can afford. is celebrating in moderation. Give your body a gift this year by treating it with respect. Try not to overindulge We’ve participated in nine Christmas parades including two • Get into the spirit. Deck the halls. Build a snowman. If you in sweets and goodies. Know your limits when it comes new ones: Amherst and Glace Bay. Almost 200 volunteers have a tree, decorate it early. Too often adults miss out on to alcohol, and never attempt to drive if you have been joined us throughout the year and passed out treats to parade- the simple pleasures of celebrating the holidays and truly drinking. goers and sang and danced their way through the streets of enjoying the moment. many communities spreading the message of “ending your • Make New Year’s resolutions. Setting goals challenges night on a great note”. • Take time out for yourself. Too often the holidays feel us to aim for higher fulfilment and self-improvement. Parade of Lights – Saturday, November 17 rushed and exhausting. Unwind and pamper yourself with a Give yourself something to look forward to next year. When this publication went to print, we only have pictures of the break from the action. Try relaxation techniques, meditation Stick to these resolutions and ask others to continue to first four holiday parades: Halifax, Spryfield, Bridgewater and and deep breathing exercises. Spend one quiet evening a encourage you to keep your goals. Amherst. Be sure to check out the Cabbioke page on Swizzle to week away from the hustle and bustle of your hectic routine. see more pictures by going to About Us > CSR > Cabbioke. Do something you really want to do. • Talk to someone who cares. If you feel bogged down Sign up sheets for Summer 2019 parades will be available in by a case of the holiday blues, do not suffer through the late March. Look for communication on Swizzle for the link to • Gift of yourself. One of the best gifts you can give yourself season. Reach out and talk to someone you trust. the signup sheets. As always, feel free to suggest parade or during the holidays is self-sacrifice. Try to find time during the community events in your area. We will do our best to get to as season to volunteer your services at a local community centre, Source: Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) many as possible! soup kitchen or charity organization. Doing things for others can bring a real sense of inner warmth and self-worth that is more valuable than all the presents piled under your tree. New Cabbioke Website Amherst Christmas Parade – Saturday, November 17 Yarmouth team holds benefit for fellow friend and colleague In October, a few members of our Yarmouth team came together to host a benefit fundraiser for their colleague Kim Lynk, a long-time team member who is in her own battle against cancer. It was a huge success with lots of money being raised to help Kim The new and improved site at Cabbioke.ca allows users to in her fight. view photos from previous Cabbioke parades, see a schedule for upcoming events, and makes it easier for businesses to A big thank you to the team for showing what great request a Cabbioke visit. Visit Cabbioke.ca and see for yourself. care and collaboration can do to help a fellow co- worker and friend. Left to right - Elizabeth Wilson, Lynn Cottreau, Kim If you would like more information on upcoming Cabbioke Bridgewater Christmas Parade – Saturday, November 24 Lynk, Shelley Huby, Dianne Dugas, Racheal Allen parades or to sign up, please email [email protected]. and Denise Belliveau Surette 1 • SPIRITED INFORMER • ISSUE 3 • WINTER 2018 SPIRITED INFORMER • ISSUE 3 • WINTER 2018 • 2 EMPLOYEES SHOW SOME HALLOWEEN SPIRIT SWIZZLE 101 Happy holidays everyone! Thank you for your engagement on Swizzle over the last year as we moved into a new, Logging into Swizzle Thank you to everyone who shared Halloween photos! mobile-friendly version. People have told us they love being able to use Swizzle to read news or check blogs from their on your Mobile Device phones or tablets. We’ve recently welcomed a lot of new Downsview Plaza Quinpool and Joseph Howe team members. Here are some tips to help you get started on Swizzle. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to email [email protected]. Greg White – Digital Communications Specialist You can access Swizzle any time from your smartphone, Receiving Alerts computer or tablet. Just follow these instructions. Don’t miss a beat with everything that goes on in Swizzle 1. Go to mynslc.sharepoint.com news. By subscribing to Alerts, you will be notified by email 2. Enter your NSLC username login credential whenever a news item is posted. Alerts can be customized (last name + first [email protected]) and are a great way to stay up to date. Just follow these simple steps: 1. Go to Swizzle news. Sarah Sturgeon, Marika Williams, Bill Richards, Brenda Paul Guardia (Quinpool), Hannah Fougere (Quinpool), Courtney MacNeil, and Leona Handspiker Campbell (Quinpool) and Megan Hubley (Joseph Howe). 2. On the right-hand side of the screen, click “Alert Me”. Springhill Mill Cove 3. 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