This document discusses the importance of self-care, especially for those in roles where they are responsible for caring for others or an organization. It notes that without properly taking care of one's own needs, it is difficult to be effective in helping others. The document recommends several self-care practices like meditation, exercise, yoga, and proper nutrition to help maintain balance. It also includes interactive elements like audience participation and raffles for chair massages. The overall message is that self-care should be a priority in order to sustainably contribute to one's work and environment over the long run.

1. “Put On The Oxygen Mask First (i.e.
Self Care!)...”
Modinat Ogun, ASQ CSSBB, CMQ|OE, CQIA, LSSBB, MSc
May 16, 2016

2. Background…
• Entrusted – 1st need healthy state of being
• Our Environment
• organizational conflicts
• lack of resources
• organization dysfunction
• resistance to change
• unclear expectations of Quality
• Vocation calls for Persistence and Tenacity
• Taking care of our organizations - responsibility sacred!

3. What to Expect…
• Interactive – Invitation to participate (share
your experiences)
• Raffle – Chair massages
• Make the case for “Self Care” – obvious!
• Close

4. Raffle time
• Audience participation
• Chair massage 1 of 3 sessions

5. Impacts – Effects…
• Stress
• Fatigue
• Reduced productivity
• Mental. Emotional, physical toll

6. Exhale…
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7. Solutions…
• Balance everything
• Own that you deserve self care
• Practice Well Being (stating obvious)
• Meditation
• Exercise
• Yoga
• Proper nutrition (mind, body, soul)
• Audience participation (share examples)

8. Downward Dog Y’all…
http://www.prevention.com/fitness/yoga/yoga-poses-beginners

9. Raffle time
• Audience participation
• Chair massage 2 of 3 sessions

10. Sustain…
• Prioritize Self Care
• Calendar events
• Follow through
• Delegate as needed
• Leverage the Power of Teams
• Reclaim & Maintain Balance
• Own the right to Self Care
Audience
Participation –
Share Your
Experiences

11. Raffle time
• Audience participation
• Chair massage 3 of 3 sessions

12. About the title
• “Put On The Oxygen Mask First (i.e. Self
Care!)”
– Originates from Airline Safety protocol
– 30,000 feet
– Purpose: Make a Case for Self Care –
Obvious but Needs to be stated!

13. Relax…
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14. Close
• Comments, questions are welcome

15. Aloha
• THANK YOU!!!
• Have a GREAT conference!
• Safe travel home 

16. Release…
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