MARCH 2020

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From Your FCS AgentHello everyone! Can you believe that Spring is only a few short daysaway? This month we have a lot of different programs happening at theextension office that I'm very excited about. By the time you receive this the Lewis County Walking Challenge for2020 will be in full swing. Hopefully everyone registered in the FitBlueapp! I added some exercise tips on page two to help you get your stepcount up. Even if you're not participating in the challenge these tips canhelp you live a healthier lifestyle. Farm Family Night is this month. Our office has tickets available for theevent, but please call to make sure we haven't run out before you driveto get some. I'll be teaching a class on Electric Pressure Cookers so ifyou haven't been able to catch one of my classes at the office this will bea great crash course for how to use them! We also have Cook Together Eat Together this March. Even if you missedthe first session you are welcome to join us for one of the other two! Justcall to sign up. In this program adults are taught to cook new recipesalongside their children, grandchildren, or any other child in their life.It's fun for the whole family! I'm sure this month will fly by just as fast as the last, so if you needsomething please don't hesitate to ask! Mandi Broderick Lewis County FCS Agent

Reminders

Exercise Tips

Farm Family Night

Strawberry Salsa

T.F.B. Topics for March

Cook Together Class

MoneyWise Bulletin

Adult Health Bulletin

Calendar

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RemindersMarch 3: Homemaker Council 2:00 PM

March 10: Farm Family Night

April 20-23: State KEHA Meeting

April 24: Scholarship Due

April 24: Point Sheets & Awards List Due

May 4: County Annual Meeting 5:30 PM

June 15: International Night 5:30 PM

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Read Across America Day is celebrated every year on Dr.Seuss's birthday March 2nd. This day was created not onlyto celebrate children's literacy but also to help adultsrecognize the importance of reading to their children andthe importance of children reading on their own.

March 2 @ 2:00 PMChildren's Literacyhttps://youtu.be/LZZ0SR3Padk

Topics of the Month

March 16 @ 2:00 PMCredit Educationhttps://youtu.be/JpjHKU4K2MY

National Credit Education Month aims to help alertconsumers on ways they can brush up on their credit scoreknowledge. Check out this video to learn ways that yourcredit score can be positively or negatively impacted.

Mandi Broderick(606) 796-2732mandi.broderick@uky.edu

MARCH 2020

THIS MONTH’S TOPIC:

HOW TO ACE A JOB INTERVIEWHOW TO ACE A JOB INTERVIEW

Searching for a new job can be a daunting task. It may take time to hear back from potential employers, so you must be patient during the process. When you get the call for an interview, you’ll be ready if you follow these tips.

Do your homeworkResearch yourself, so you go in knowing how the potential employer might see you. Use Google and other search engines on someone else’s device to look up your own digital profile. Clean up your accounts if needed.

Research the job and the company before going to the interview. It will help to have an idea in advance of how you might fit in. Think of what you can offer the employer, not just what they can offer you.

Look smart Professionalism is important to a successful interview. Dress in appropriate business attire. At the very least, the outfit should include dress

slacks, shirt, and tie for men and a dress or slacks or skirt and blouse for women. A more corporate business outfit will usually include another layer, such as a suit jacket for men and a sweater, scarf, or suit jacket for women.

Arrive early to the interview. Smile and be polite while checking in with the receptionist. Be pleasant and professional while waiting. Use extra time to review your resume and portfolio if you have one, or to review information about the office that may be available in the lobby.

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Project confidenceKeep calm, and try to minimize nervousness. Relax with a breathing exercise or other meditation. Pump yourself up by repeating in your mind a confidence-building phrase, such as “I can do this!”

Self-confidence is believing in what you have to offer. Offer a firm handshake upon meeting someone. Keep your posture straight but not rigid – head high and back straight with no slouching. Maintain eye contact and smile. Try to avoid fidgeting. Listen more than you speak.

Prepare for questionsSome interviewers will ask for an example of how you’ve handled situations in the past. Plan ahead for this by thinking of a time when you have successfully worked with others, learned from a mistake, overcome a challenge, exceeded a goal, juggled multiple tasks, handled stress or pressure, etc.

Also think of an accomplishment or achievement from your previous work that you can share. If it is a job where you can bring work samples or other demonstrations of your skills, consider putting together a brief portfolio of work samples to leave with the interviewer.

Prepare by having a practice interview with a friend. Have the other person ask questions you aren’t expecting, so you can practice answering on the fly. No matter what is asked, be authentic and tell the truth.

Conclude on a high noteTake notes during the interview. Also have a few questions prepared that show your interest in the job and company. At the conclusion, thank your interviewer for his or her time.

Within a day or two of the interview, follow up with a written thank you note. You can email it or mail it. Make it personalized to the interviewer. Keep it brief and review it for accuracy before sending it. This simple step might keep you on top of the interviewer’s mind as they consider other candidates.

Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate, Family Finance and Resource Management

Jennifer Hunter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, (859) 257-3887; jhunter@uky.edu Stock images: 123RF.com

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BEGIN WITH SLEEPDo you get enough sleep?

Unfortunately, most adults do not, with 1 in 3 adults falling short. According to the Centers for Disease Control, adults need seven or more hours of sleep per night. The month of March is Sleep Awareness Week which highlights the importance of good sleep health so individuals can best achieve their personal, family, and professional goals.

Why is sleep so important? Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is a critical determinant of health and well-being. Fatigue and sleepiness can reduce productivity and increase the chance for motor-vehicle or industrial accidents.

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Sleep is important for an individual’s health because lack of sleep is linked to several chronic diseases and conditions, including:

• Type 2 diabetes• Heart disease• High blood pressure• Obesity• Depression

Here are some tips to follow that increase your chances of getting adequate sleep:

• Keep a routine. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day, including the weekends.

• Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and at a comfortable temperature.

• Remove electronic devices from the bedroom.• Be active during the day to help

you fall asleep at night.• Avoid large meals, caffeine, and

alcohol before bedtime.

Whether you try just one of these sleeping tips or achieve all of them, your sleep will improve. Some of these are fast fixes, and some require you to train your body and develop healthier habits. Just remember that making a lifestyle change can be difficult and requires patience. Know that you are not alone. With 1 in 3 U.S. adults suffering from inadequate sleep, it is important to take a proactive approach to improve your bedtime habits. Remember, it is a critical part of your overall health that typically gets overlooked, but the better you sleep, the healthier you’ll be.

REFERENCES:• https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/sleep.htm• https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/sleep-health• https://whidbeyhealth.org/locations/sleep-care/tips-for-better-sleep

Keep a routine. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day, including the weekends.

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Challenge Starts

Friendly Neighbors

CTET 5:00 PM

Homemaker Council Meeting

2:00 PM

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CTET 5:00 PM

Farm Family Night

4:30-9:00 PM

Kinniconick

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KLG

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Challenge Ends

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