MbN: Timely Resources by Anne Desmarais https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources A space to share thoughts, resources, and links as we navigate through change. Click + to add your ideas! en-us 2025-04-30 20:47:12 UTC 2025-05-28 18:08:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1085311773/000e6e654b1be50bc0274830b5508f8f/PA_LOGO_FINAL_THUMB_150X150.png https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3454566986 Don't forget to get plenty of fresh air and sunshine!

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]]> 2025-05-16 18:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3454567824 https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3454570243 but remember to keep it in moderation...sometimes less is more.. If you find yourself worrying limit social media, and speculation.

]]> 2025-05-16 18:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3454570243 https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3454575399 FORKED FEDS - Facebook community, "where respect, repair and righteous resolve come standard". https://www.facebook.com/share/1FmPWt96Fc/

This is a space for those who were restructured, RIF'd, downsized, or just plain done with federal service - but still have tools, knowledge and purpose to offer.

No pity. No politics. Just purpose, perseverance and a reboot.

]]> 2025-05-16 18:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3454575399 Meditation https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3459520136 Meditation has helped me tremendously with anxiety, dealing with change and stress, and staying in the moment. This was the first meditation I did. There's a meditation special on Netflix to start with. There are more great words from Eckhart Tolle, about staying in the moment, check out "The Power of Now".

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]]> 2025-05-21 15:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461483646 Updates from EPA Alumni https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461484364 This is a good source for staying up to date on changes at EPA

]]> 2025-05-21 15:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461484364 UNION. Join one, create one, connect with friends who are in one. https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461487195 2025-05-21 15:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461487195 DOI Employee Status https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461692233 2025-05-21 18:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461692233 https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461692307 Volunteer

]]> 2025-05-21 18:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461692307 Whole Health https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3461694041 Yesterday we had a LCSW from the VA come to our park all employee safety day and whare resources about Employee Whole Health and Caring for Yourself. She shared a cool cart of things to boost you during the day including lavender wipes to help keep you calm!


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]]> 2025-05-22 15:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3463406267 Something small https://padlet.com/annedesmarais/MbNResources/wish/3463599690 Accomplish something even if it is really small like an administrative task or a required training.

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