Dudley DeBosier - July 2022

Dudley DeBosier - July 2022

JULY 2022

Baton Rouge 225-444-4444 1075 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Dudley DeBosier Supports Local Lafayette Organizations

Denham Springs 225-444-4444

419 S. Range Ave., Ste. A Denham Springs, LA 70726

At Dudley DeBosier, we’re passionate about giving back to our community, because without our community, we wouldn’t be where we are today. As local nonprofit organizations and their leaders are at the forefront of our same mission, we consider our relationships with nonprofits to be extremely important. We’re all here to make a difference but in different ways. And when we donate and provide resources to these charitable organizations, we help make the difference we’re unable to provide with our own hands. Fueling their passions fuels ours, too, and that’s the most exciting part about being Dudley DeBosier Difference Makers! It’s no secret that financial struggles are a reality for many nonprofits, even those with excellent programs. These organizations have to find ways to stretch each

dollar for the biggest impact on those they help. So, what are we doing to help?

Lafayette 337-444-4444 2800 W. Pinhook Rd., Ste. 9 Lafayette, LA 70508 New Orleans 504-444-4444 622 Baronne St. New Orleans, LA 70113 Shreveport 318-800-8000 4300 Youree Dr., Ste. 250 Shreveport, LA 71105 Houma 985-444-4444 7887 W. Main St., Ste. 101 Houma, LA 70360

In 2021, we partnered with KADN News15 to launch our Nonprofit of the Month Giveaway! Through this giveaway, we choose one Lafayette organization each month to receive a $1,000 donation and a News15 feature. So far, we’ve been able to award over $15,000 to different nonprofits in Hub City. In addition to our Nonprofit of the Month Giveaway, we host a FREE biannual Leadership Academy for nonprofits across the state. Here, they learn ways to boost their organization’s community outreach and increase the efficiency of their operations to reach their goals more effectively. To learn more about this program, visit DudleyDeBosier.com/leadership!

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Get Caffeinated in a ‘Healthy’ Way

Keep It Simple

From pain killers to carbonated drinks, you can find caffeine everywhere on the American market. However, high caffeine consumption can pose risks. The good news is that in moderation, caffeine may contain useful health benefits, but if you want to actually benefit from caffeine, consider these healthier options. But what is caffeine, exactly? Caffeine is a natural stimulant — in other words, it stimulates the brain and central nervous systems, which prevents weariness and helps you stay alert. Over 80% of the world’s population consumes a caffeinated product every day, including tea, coffee, soda, and energy drinks. In North America alone, this number rises to 90%. Research shows that caffeine may possibly elevate your brain function and metabolism, and during exercise, it may even increase your body’s use of fat as fuel — but that doesn’t necessarily mean chugging an energy drink is ideal. Why?

With our phones always on standby, we’re more easily distracted than ever. Then there are also interruptions by coworkers or family members, emails or instant messages that divert our attention, household chores that will “only take a minute,” coffee breaks, and daydreams. Constant distraction hurts us more than we realize, creating a feedback loop of inattention. It’s time we understand what all this multitasking is doing to our minds and figure out how to break the cycle. No matter how good you think you are at it, multitasking doesn’t exist. What we’re really doing is called task-switching. Our brains can concentrate on only one thing at a time, and the quicker we go back and forth between tasks, the less we pay attention, and the more likely we are to make mistakes. Even worse, research says it takes us a whopping 23 minutes to regain our concentration after being interrupted. But what can you do? If you’ve ever been on a diet, you know that willpower has its limits. Simply promising you won’t check your email or phone rarely results in long-term success. But if technology is a big part of the problem, it can also be part of the solution. Try putting your email or phone notifications on silent. Or, consider a website blocker to keep you off distracting websites and an app that will lock distracting features on your phone. Low-tech solutions like a “do not disturb” sign and putting your phone in another room can also help. And mental tricks can still have their place. You probably tend to become productive when you’ve got a deadline crunch, and there’s a reason for that. Tasks have a way of stretching out unnecessarily when we don’t have to follow any restrictions. So, make some! Determine how much time you need to complete a task, and then don’t allow yourself anymore. Ask a colleague for help staying accountable. You’ll be amazed at how much you get done. Though we each have to fight our own battles, this isn’t entirely our fault. Popular apps make billions of dollars by sucking our attention away from everything else, so we’re automatically at a disadvantage. And there may be even more than meets the eye. If you have difficulty concentrating, stress could be the underlying culprit. Get that under control, and distractions might suddenly lose some of their allure. Strategies to Fight Distraction Overcoming Inattention

Its health benefits come mainly through tea or coffee. Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll notice that many highly caffeinated drinks are also high in sugar and additives. Sugar is extremely harmful to your long- term health — and no matter what benefits you read about caffeine, the harmful effects of sugar can overwhelm them by heightening your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and much more. The experts agree: Tossing a sugar cube or two into your cup of coffee isn’t the same as drinking a sugary Red Bull. Additionally, too much caffeine can cause some problems. In some individuals, caffeine can promote headaches, migraines, and high blood pressure. Caffeine is also a psychoactive substance, which means it’s habit forming. After a period of not drinking coffee, you might be familiar with the “caffeine withdrawal” and its side effects: anxiety, tremors, restlessness, irregular heartbeat, and even trouble sleeping. Thankfully, these effects are temporary. Studies show that the people who benefit the most from caffeine are often those who drink anywhere from 1–4 cups of tea or coffee a day. You can also find zero- sugar seltzer waters with low doses of caffeine if you need a small kick. Keep it simple, and you’ll avoid excess sugar and reap the benefits of caffeine more fully.

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Inside THIS ISSUE

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We Support Local Nonprofits!

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The Healthiest Way to Get Caffeinated

How Distractions Are Hurting Us

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Our Clients Say It Best

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Supporting High School Seniors

We’re passionate about many things here at Dudley DeBosier because we believe in working hard for our clients and our community. That’s why we’re proud to support our local youth through our Dudley DeBosier Scholarship Program. Since education is such an important foundation for creating individual and community-wide success, each year, Dudley DeBosier offers $10,000 in scholarships to high school seniors. Just a couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of getting to know each of our scholarship recipients at our annual luncheon, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for these incredible young men and women. Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship winners, a truly inspiring group of students: Alyssa Bordelon, Austin Pritchett, Emily Elliott, Karson Thacker, Kenneth Dickson, Makenzie Clophus, Shelby Willis, Thomas Massey, and William Samuel Davis! Dudley DeBosier College Scholarships

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