Taking Care of You: It's Okay to Say NO!
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Overview: Life pulls us in many directions, and with the multiple roles we play, finding a healthy balance can feel overwhelming. This presentation guides participants in identifying their biggest challenges and recognizing the early signs of burnout. We will explore practical strategies for coping, building resilience, and self-care that are realistic and sustainable—designed to fit into even the busiest lives. YES – we’ll also talk about the power of saying NO as a vital part of protecting your well-being.
Learning objectives:
- Participants will be able to:
- Reflect on the biggest demands on time and how these match with personal values
- Understand overcommitment and how it can lead to burnout
- Recognize signs of burnout in themselves and create specific strategies to bring balance to their lives
Audience: general
Dr. Loken has spent almost 30 years working in healthcare as an athletic trainer, spending 23 years as a professor and administrator of an accredited athletic training education program. While working with students and athletes, Lana saw the daily stressors and struggles of high school and college students. The stigma around mental health was strong in the collegiate setting and few students knew where to go to get help, so Lana felt a pull to get more education on how to help students develop coping skills as well as to provide proactive education to help increase awareness around mental health and suicide. Lana joined Lost&Found in August 2024 and as Senior Education & Policy Specialist she is able to travel the region providing trainings and presentations that help decrease stigma and increase mental health literacy.
Lana earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from South Dakota State University, Master of Science in Sports Management from St. Cloud State University, Educational Administration Doctorate from University of South Dakota, a graduate certificate in Sport Social Work from the Alliance of Social Work in Sport, and a graduate certificate in Mental Health Education – Mental Health in Schools and Organizations from Winona State University. She loves learning and has a passion for learning information that can help those around her.
Lana’s passions outside of Lost & Found include spending time with family, especially her husband Brian and son Levi, watching sports, reading, baking, and going for long walks with her dog, Jaxon. She currently lives in Mitchell.