It’s almost a reflex for us to look back at what we’ve done and ahead to what we might accomplish as we approach the end of every year. Some of us can celebrate our accomplishments, while others of us are wondering why we aren’t where we thought we’d be in our wellness, personal and/or professional journey. Maybe it’s less about New Year’s resolutions and more about how strong your belief in your ability to succeed is — in other words, your level of self-efficacy.…

Shoutout Spotlight

“Brett (Assistant Superintendent of Parks) is always willing to help with any preschool needs at my Jones Island Preschool location,” explains Kendra, Grayslake Community Park District Recreation Supervisor. “This winter he’ll be overseeing a project at that facility where the flooring is going to be replaced. He’s been meeting with multiple companies to get quotes and flooring samples. I just appreciate his help with this project and leading it...

How Resilience Helps You Handle Stressful Times

If self-efficacy is the belief in your ability to succeed at a given task or accomplish a goal (click here), resilience is your ability to cope with — and bounce back from — stress and adversity, even growing through each experience.

Everyone faces tough life events, from everyday challenges to traumatic occurrences. According to the Mayo Clinic, changes affect people differently...

Notice of Privacy Practices and Summaries of Benefits and Coverage Available

The PDRMA Health Program provides participants with a Notice of Privacy Practices upon enrollment (or within 60 days of a change to the document) regarding the ways the plan uses and discloses Personal Health Information, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)…