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i 2014 Municipals Recap Financial Healuh Dr. Marc McIntosh) I 1 • Save e.i ly and save a lot. How much money will you need to sustain your retirement? , Don't I:- afraid to invest in the stock market. • Considl r investing in a stock index fund versus mutual funds. • Take . I accounting of your personal finances: o reate a Balance Sheet showing Assets and Liabilities o rack your spending o reate a budget and stick to it o ow your credit score Dealin• with I I . .e Stevie Ra : • Laughti r causes the brain to operate faster and more efficiently, increases retention,and opens ore centers of the brain than any other activity. Laughter increases productivity in the ork place. • Laught!r institutes time distortion. Time flies when you're having fun. Literally. • Engag; in warm up activities prior to meetings that involve movement, eye contact, and laught: . This will create a much more productive, connected environment. We played the Wo d Ball Game and Clap Game. • Don't • eat the small stuff. If you have an issue with someone, communicate it to them! Don't ..sume your coworkers can read your mind. • People ork better together when they connect personally with their coworkers. We are less 1ik,ly to assume the negative about someone we know. In years past the theory was keep Ark and personal lives separate,but new research reveals the opposite creates a more c I hesive work environment. o or Example: Suzie is regularly 5 minutes late. Betty is feeling resentful toward .uzie, and assumes she is lazy and disrespectful. Betty finds out Suzie has a olicky newborn baby at home. Betty now empathizes with Suzie, and her entire •-rspective and attitude toward her changes. 145