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parameters is a way to staymentally healthy and make measurable change. You have permission to let things go that are out of your control to focus on areas you can truly make a difference.

and inspiration for an impact beyond yourself. The synergistic effect of positivity is how culture change begins.

SELF -CARE & POSITIVITY The Synergy of for Motivation

It all starts with you! To be motivated at work, we must take care of ourselves first. Self- care is particularly difficult for service- minded professionals who perpetually put themselves last. Start with the basics to bring your best self to work.

2. Remove Animosity and Bitterness

It is extremely easy to place blame and harbor animosity and bitterness toward others during difficult times. In the supply chain of any industry, each aspect is essential for a timely and accurate outcome. If one piece of the supply chain is unavailable, the whole system breaks down.This is the flowof our current supply chain environment impacting all industries. Repeated issues build anger and resentment creating a divide in our professional network. This cycle of

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4. #Self-Care to Be Your Best Self

negativity and blame is counterproductive working against our collaborative nature. Keep open lines of communication to combat unnecessary confusion. There is no such thing as too much communication.

Congratulations, you made it through School Year 2020-2021. That must be the most challenging school year, and everything is downhill from here, right?! While we’ve survived a school year during a global pandemic, we may never return to “normal”– if that was ever a thing? The long-term consequences of an economic shut down and systematic reopening are impacting our daily lives. The pandemic buzzwords are a part of everyday vocabulary including new normal, supply chain, economic recovery, unprecedented, and pivot. We are beyond a pandemic phase and have officially entered a new season of our lives. It’s hard to keep motivated when there never seems to be a break.

fighting the food insecurity battle serving our students.Whether you’re a food service operator, state agency representative, or industry partner, we are all feeling the pain of a difficult back to school season. It is so easy to get fixated on the problems and miss the solutions. What can we do to motivate ourselves and our teams despite the ever- present conflict and turmoil around.

Live Healthy A healthy lifestyle includes a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and managing stress. See Friends Fellowship and connection are important for a sense of belonging. Maintain healthy relationships for a strong support system.

3.Remember Your Why

Do Something You Enjoy Every Day Identify activities you enjoy that d not outcome driven for a fun, creative outlet. This might mean dancing, watching a favorite TV show, gardening, painting, reading, etc. Find Ways to Relax Decompress from a stressful day by journaling, meditation, yoga, taking a walk, etc.

The burnout is real! When your rope is fraying due to burnout, it is easy to forget the reasons why you entered the field foodservice management in the first place. We are all service-minded and enjoy seeing the fruits of our labors impact our students, schools, and communities. Beyond that, each of us has individual reasons why we go to work every day. Remember those motivators and capitalize on them to refresh your mood and mindset. Your mood is contagious, both

Where Do We Go from Here?

Now is the time where we lean into our professional network for camaraderie, inspiration, and teamwork. No one can offer you support and understanding better than your fellow colleague in the trenches. We’re all

1. Recognize Your Span of Control

negative and p o s i t i v e . Share your mo t i va t i on

There are so many things outside of our control. Our time, energy, and attention are incredibly valuable assets. Wasting energy fixating on areas we cannot control is futile. Recognizing our span of control and working within those

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