Sweet Distractions: Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards

SWEET DISTRACTIONS:STRESSED IS DESSERTS DESSERTS SPELLED BACKWARDSSPELLED BACKWARDS

Susan SistarWinthrop University

What’s on the Menu: DessertsCookiesPieCakeFruit

Cookies

Cookies

Are familiar Are easily digested Can hold several at a time Can take them with you Have a simple solution

Pie

Pie

Requires a little more of your attention Requires an accessory Requires a little patience Is a slice – it is separate Handle in-house

Cake

Cake

Consists of layersDepends on many factorsRequires attention to detail After the last bite…

Fruit

Fruit

May appear firm but often thin-skinned

Can easily be bruised May affect others A side dish about Candy…

Recipe for Success Recipe Ingredients and supplies Instructions

Tasting and Entertaining Prepare for your guests Make guests feel welcomeFood and musicThe unexpected Enjoy yourself

Reflection (Assessment) Journal

Assess on an on-going basis

Make changes as you can

Reflection (Assessment)

At the end of the day, remember…

Every day is test day in your center

Take care of yourself – physically and mentally

Have fun And …

Whatever You Do

Be Delicious!