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Sick Days are Easier When you Work From Home

Working from home is wonderful for many reasons. Today, I an extra thankful to be working from home for one particular reason. A few days ago, my husband came down with a very bad cold. He was sick on his day off, and he had to miss two days of work after that. Fortunately, our boys do not seem to have suffered any ill effects. I, however, am slightly indisposed. Even though I am not feeling great, I seem to have a much lighter version of the cold that my husband had. Mostly, I am tired, and I find that … Continue reading →

Where the Cold Germs Hide in Your Home

If someone comes down with a cold or flu in your household, it is usually inevitable that at least one other family member will get it. At least that is the way it is in my household. By the time one person starts exhibiting the symptoms, chances are that we have all already been exposed to the same germs. That still doesn’t stop me from disinfecting everything in sight. But what if someone who appears ill comes to visit you in your home? It could be anyone from a friend stopping by to little kids at a playdate. While I … Continue reading →

Fitness Journal – Family Sick Day

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There’s nothing worse than waking up not feeling well. Okay, there’s one thing that’s worse – when you wake up not feeling well and the rest of the family appears to be suffering from the same malady that you are. That makes it pretty rotten – all the way around. As a mom, my first duty is to take care of the kiddo, but when you’re feeling rotten – – it’s hard to find the energy. Don’t Exercise When You’re Sick A good rule of thumb is to not exercise when you’re sick. But like with many other things in … Continue reading →

Do You Go Into Work When You Are Sick?

If you are the type of employee that drags yourself into the office no matter how sick you are I have news for you—your boss and colleagues would rather you didn’t. Don’t believe me? A new survey found 56% of employers say that “presenteeism” — when sick employees show up for work — is a problem for them. The reason: sick employees can weaken the corporate bottom line. If you are sick, stay home. That’s the message employers’ are sending to their ill employees. According to the survey, people reporting for work not only have a lower rate of productivity, … Continue reading →