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As part of Cracker Barrel's EAP outreach effort, we have produced brochures that deal with timely and informative themes. These brochures may be displayed at the Employee Awareness Center in your store's breakroom. Please click below to check out our available topics:

Whatever holiday tradition you celebrate, holidays typically hold the promise of family togetherness, love and happiness. We tend to look forward to holiday traditions, but our expectations can often lead to disappointment. We may even find ourselves in the midst of the ""Holiday Blues."

This time of year is additionally stressful for those who work with the public. Here at CrackerBarrel, we work to provide a special dining experience for our guests. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our personal stress can impact how we provide that experience. Taking care of ourselves by recognizing those seasonal challenges is a way to diminish the pressure that accompanies this time of year - and better serve our guests, too! For examples of what can happen during the holidays to bring on the 'blues', click here to read:

  Does the New Year Inspire You to Set New Goals?  January, 2003

The start of a new year brings the
promise of change, new behaviors, and
setting new goals for yourself. It seems
like the perfect time to reassess your 
life, and decide what you would like to
change and improve about your
situation. Almost all of us have made



before, only to find that we have
abandoned and given up on them by
the beginning of March! What is it about
certain resolutions that we cannot
maintain our original momentum
toward achieving them?  Is it that we
develop unrealistic goals or we do not
provide ourselves with the means to
achieve them?
For help getting started, click here to
read:

Designing New Goals

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Do You Ever Wish You Could Stop Problems EFORE

They Become UnmanageableFeb, 2003

Often, our problems can seem to overwhelm us. The pressures of every- day living, coupled with work stress, can drain our energy and limit our resolve to address issues which can impact our well being and productivity. That's why it is important to see problem solving as Prevention-Oriented: if we look at issues BEFORE THEY BECOME PROBLEMS, we can save ourselves a lot of worry, time and misplaced energy.

GETTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER

is a way of looking at the "maintenance" aspect of our lives. How often do we explore essential areas and determine if some fine-tuning is needed? We have identified several "rooms"that might need an assessment. These are familiar areas of our lives that are important, and require regular upkeep. You might identify more areas that are important to you. Why not learn the art of stopping problems before they become unmanageable?

Click here to read:

Getting Your House In Order

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We have often heard that change is life's only constant. World events, family relationships, and work pressures only seem to highlight this reality. Although not all change is negative, it is when we face unexpected events that we are challenged to respond. It is easy to become paralyzed with doubt, uncertainty, or fear.

We cannot prevent the stress of change. We CAN choose how we respond. Managing our lives well often means taking control. By learning some key tools for self-care, we can learn healthier ways of coping. We can also gain some skills to address some of life's unexpected challenges.

It is common to think that asking for help is for "weak" individuals. We often tell ourselves that we "should" be able to manage our lives without assistance. These thoughts can make our struggles seem larger and more challenging than they really are. Actually, balancing our work and personal lives can be a challenge. It takes strength to recognize that we cannot always solve our problems alone. Sometimes, all we need is a plan, a roadmap leading to a healthier, more productive life.

If you have ever hesitated to contact your Employee Assistance Program, read on. We can point you in the right direction!

It's not too early to start planning for happy holidays and a healthy New Year!

Resolutions are usually formed from a desire to make positive life changes. Would you like to have better relationships? Perhaps you want to change your eating habits and lose weight. Maybe it's time for you to stop smoking in order to lead a healthier life.


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				As part of Cracker Barrel's EAP outreach effort, we have produced brochures that deal with timely and informative themes. These brochures may be displayed at the Employee Awareness Center in your store's breakroom. Please click below to check out our available topics: Twelve Pitfalls of the Holidays Nov, 2002 Designing New Goals Jan, 2003 Getting Your House in Order Feb, 2003 Healthy Choices, A Strategy for Coping May, 2003 EAP Can Help Me Find My Way July, 2003 Considering a Change? November, 2003 Do The Holidays Ever Make You Feel BLUE? Nov, 2002 Whatever holiday tradition you celebrate, holidays typically hold the promise of family togetherness, love and happiness. We tend to look forward to holiday traditions, but our expectations can often lead to disappointment. We may even find ourselves in the midst of the ""Holiday Blues." This time of year is additionally stressful for those who work with the public. Here at CrackerBarrel, we work to provide a special dining experience for our guests. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our personal stress can impact how we provide that experience. Taking care of ourselves by recognizing those seasonal challenges is a way to diminish the pressure that accompanies this time of year - and better serve our guests, too! For examples of what can happen during the holidays to bring on the 'blues', click here to read: TWELVE PITFALLS OF THE HOLIDAYS Top Does the New Year Inspire You to Set New Goals? January, 2003 The start of a new year brings the promise of change, new behaviors, and setting new goals for yourself. It seems like the perfect time to reassess your life, and decide what you would like to change and improve about your situation. Almost all of us have made before, only to find that we have abandoned and given up on them by the beginning of March! What is it about certain resolutions that we cannot maintain our original momentum toward achieving them? Is it that we develop unrealistic goals or we do not provide ourselves with the means to achieve them? For help getting started, click here to read: Designing New Goals Top Do You Ever Wish You Could Stop Problems EFORE They Become UnmanageableFeb, 2003 Often, our problems can seem to overwhelm us. The pressures of every- day living, coupled with work stress, can drain our energy and limit our resolve to address issues which can impact our well being and productivity. That's why it is important to see problem solving as Prevention-Oriented: if we look at issues BEFORE THEY BECOME PROBLEMS, we can save ourselves a lot of worry, time and misplaced energy. GETTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER is a way of looking at the "maintenance" aspect of our lives. How often do we explore essential areas and determine if some fine-tuning is needed? We have identified several "rooms"that might need an assessment. These are familiar areas of our lives that are important, and require regular upkeep. You might identify more areas that are important to you. Why not learn the art of stopping problems before they become unmanageable? Click here to read: Getting Your House In Order Top A Strategy for Coping May, 2003 We have often heard that change is life's only constant. World events, family relationships, and work pressures only seem to highlight this reality. Although not all change is negative, it is when we face unexpected events that we are challenged to respond. It is easy to become paralyzed with doubt, uncertainty, or fear. We cannot prevent the stress of change. We CAN choose how we respond. Managing our lives well often means taking control. By learning some key tools for self-care, we can learn healthier ways of coping. We can also gain some skills to address some of life's unexpected challenges. Click Here to Read Healthy Choices Top Ever wonder if you need help?July, 2003 It is common to think that asking for help is for "weak" individuals. We often tell ourselves that we "should" be able to manage our lives without assistance. These thoughts can make our struggles seem larger and more challenging than they really are. Actually, balancing our work and personal lives can be a challenge. It takes strength to recognize that we cannot always solve our problems alone. Sometimes, all we need is a plan, a roadmap leading to a healthier, more productive life. If you have ever hesitated to contact your Employee Assistance Program, read on. We can point you in the right direction! Click Here to Read Jane's Journey with EAP Top Considering a Change? Nov, 2003 It's not too early to start planning for happy holidays and a healthy New Year! Resolutions are usually formed from a desire to make positive life changes. Would you like to have better relationships? Perhaps you want to change your eating habits and lose weight. Maybe it's time for you to stop smoking in order to lead a healthier life. For some helpful suggestions, click here to read about Change,Responsibility and Action Top HOME