1. Managing Work & Life While Working Non-Traditional Hours

2. 2 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You A Few Facts Fewer than a third of American employees work the standard 35 or 40 hour work week; two-fifths work evenings, nights or weekends 1 in 3 parents with young children holds a job that requires early morning or late night shifts

3. 3 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Objectives Recognizing the challenges of shift work Balancing your personal/work life Managing family and home life Providing additional resources Your objectives?

4. 4 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Recognizing The Challenges Of Working Nontraditional Hours Work productivity Mental/Emotional Physical Social Others?

5. 5 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Sleep Tips Getting a good day's sleep! Plan ahead Establish a routine Sleep strategies

6. 6 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Eating & Nutrition Tips Plan ahead Eat healthy Establish a routine What to avoid

7. 7 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Exercise Tips Find the time; make exercise a priority Something challenging, yet fun Maximize your time It doesn't have to be a solo activity Exercise for sounder sleeping

8. 8 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Tips For Personal Relationships Plan ahead Communicate –Phone home –Share experiences and feelings with your loved ones Prioritize Date planning Share responsibilities Make plans with other night workers

9. 9 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You The Dependent Care Challenge Child Care –Finding care during unusual hours –Preparing your child for longer hours with caregivers –Preparing yourself for long hours away from your children Adult Care –Transportation –Meals –Medication –Loneliness –Safety

10. 10 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You On-the-Job Coping Tips Be positive Relieve stress Communicate Multi-task Temporary fixes

11. 11 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Making The Transition to Nontraditional Hours “The only one thing I can change is myself, but sometimes that makes all of the difference.” --Anonymous Be proactive Change what doesn’t work Call WorkLife4You for assistance

12. 12 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You Resources & Support Friends and family Your employer Internet

13. 13 06/29/2007 2:30pmeSlide - P4065 - WorkLife4You WorkLife4You Resources Emotional Health Web Service –Stress & Coping Library –Self-Improvement Library On the Job Web Service –Setting Priorities Library –Time Management Library –Working & Coping with Family Issues Library Interactive Quizzes/Assessments Lifestyle Test, Balancing Work, Family and Personal Needs, How Stressed Is Your Family? Are You a Workaholic?, Anxiety Test, Depression Test, Patience Test, Procrastination Test HTML Articles Related Web Sites On Demand Webinars Managing Work and Life, Stress Management with Humor, Building Better Relationships with Effective Communication WorkLife4You Guides Parents Who Work Nontraditional Hours, Managing Work and Life, Stress Management, Communication Skills for Healthy Relationships, Audio Tips and Podcasts Overcoming Procrastination, How to Shine at Work: Pathways to Productivity WorkLife4You web site www.WorkLife4You.comwww.WorkLife4You.com

14. 14 Let WorkLife4You Make Your Life a Little Easier! Contact WorkLife4You 24/7: 1-877-WL4-NOAA (1-877-954-6622) (TTY 800-873-1322) http://www.worklife4you.com Look for the “Already a member?” box — Not a member yet? Follow the “Register” link and enter Registration Code: NOAA