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推手(Builder)、
支柱(Champion)、
同好(Collaborator)、
夥伴(Companion)、
中介(Connector)、
開心果(Energizer)、
開路者(Mind Opener)、
導師(Navigator)。
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波士頓市長吳弭(中)和13名市議員在1月3日的本年度第一次市議會會議中與13名市議員合影，(周菊子攝，Photo by Chutze Chou)
MAYOR WU HOSTS SWEARING-IN
CEREMONY FOR INAUGURATION OF BOSTON CITY COUNCILORS
Mayor Wu held swearing-in ceremony to formally
inaugurate new and returning City Councilors
(City of Boston) Mayor Michelle Wu today held an outdoor swearing-in ceremony at
Boston City Hall to formally inaugurate new and returning City Councilors. The
Mayor previously announced the event was moved
outdoors because of the surging Omicron variant. A previously planned inaugural
celebration has been postponed until spring.
Photo provided by City of Boston.
“I know the deep responsibility that our constituents place upon
us and I know the power of the Boston City Council to make sure that we are
moving forward,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As our new colleagues
join alongside our returning colleagues, those who I have been proud and
honored to serve alongside for many years, I know the progress that we will
continue to see in this City. In this moment, our constituents in our community
expect us to move with urgency, to open doors for everyone and to deliver
results.”
Boston’s swearing-in for newly-elected City officials is
required by City Charter to take place on the first Monday in January. At-large
Councilors include sitting Councilors Michael Flaherty and Julia Mejia, along
with new Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy. Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,
and 9 will be represented by sitting Councilors Lydia Edwards, Ed Flynn, Frank
Baker, Ricardo Arroyo, Kenzie Bok, and Liz Breadon, respectively. Brian Worrell
is a new Councilor who will represent District 4, Kendra Hicks is a new
Councilor who will represent District 6, and Tania Fernandes Anderson is a new
Councilor who will represent District 7.
The incoming Councilors sworn in during Monday’s historic
ceremony represent many key milestones: Tania Fernandes Anderson is the first
African and first Muslim City Councilor, Kendra Hicks is the first woman of
color to represent District 6, and Ruthzee Louijeune is the first
Haitian-American City Coucilor. Also newly-sworn into the City Council is Erin
Murphy, a dedicated BPS teacher, mother, and advocate for those struggling with
substance use; and Brian Worrell, a small business owner and the first Black
man to serve on the Council since 2017.
“As
we mark this new year, it’s truly not just about the passage of time, but the
progress that the City has seen and that we will continue to rush into in this
time of great consequence,” said Mayor Wu. “I’m so excited to join
my colleagues in celebrating our five new City Councilors.”
This month, we discuss setting realistic goals and self-care in the new year.
2022 is here. After two tough years that featured several starts and stops, many are eager to start this January and set and achieve new personal goals. This is where a classic tradition of making New Year’s resolutions, or what we will refer to interchangeably as goals or intentions, can be really helpful in centering yourself and setting attainable goals for the New Year.
We want to take the time, before addressing that, to emphasize first that for many, maintaining yourself through essential self-care (sleep, food, hydration, and scheduled rest) may be the most helpful and attainable goal, and it is ok for it to be the primary focus. Many people, such as these local NBC anchors, go so far as to say “just wing it,” in the face of traditional resolutions. Here are some examples of essential self-care, and the line between self-care and seeking further support.
Alongside self-care, if and when you seek to accomplish these changes, it is helpful to set a few small, concrete attainable goals alongside longer term ones. Sometimes people set themselves up for failure by aiming for too many changes too quickly, or attempting too broad or sweeping a change out the gate. Instead, focus on a few goals that can be turned into digestible steps. For instance, “lose weight” can be turned into “eat servings of vegetables or fruit three times this week,” or “go for a brisk walk at least twice this week.” It can be helpful to track your progress as well, making self-care an active routine increases the odds of success. A calendar or daily checklist can help, or one of the apps listed here.This series of tips and stories from NPR offers realistic tailored wellness tips and tricks for those who do wish to set an approachable goal for the new year.
Often what impacts success is expectations, and the way you frame your goals can affect them! Many feel that a phrase like “New Year, New You” can be an incentive to push themselves forward on a goal, but for others, the phrase itself sets forth difficult expectations. Expecting enormous change of oneself, (pandemic or not) can set you up for a loss of momentum. Think about how you name and affirm your resolutions.
Many people become discouraged and self-critical if they begin to slip up or struggle with meeting their goals. You are only human! Set your expectations appropriately, some days you will miss your goals and that does not mean you have failed to achieve them for the year. Remember, it’s OK if the goal is not met. Sometimes people find it helpful to take a longer look back and forward instead, asking themselves where they want to be a year from today, and focus on general self-care.
Finally, we want to acknowledge that for many, 2021 has been a difficult year, and sometimes talking to a professional can help with setting goals, as well as providing support, connection, and an outlet for stress, depression, anxiety, and more. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at the Employee Assistance Program at 617-635-2200 for immediate assistance. We can help connect you to long-term resources as well.
We wish you good luck and good health going into the New Year.
Today, the City of Boston will hold an outdoor swearing-in ceremony to formally inaugurate our new and returning City Councilors. I wanted to invite you to attend virtually via livestream at Boston.gov.
The event will take place at 10 a.m. Join us on the City’s website to welcome our new City Council!
In accordance with the City Charter, our swearing-in ceremony takes place on the first Monday in January. I’m looking forward to joining sitting At-Large Councilors Michael Flaherty and Julia Mejia; new At-Large Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy; our sitting Councilors Lydia Edwards, Ed Flynn, Frank Baker, Ricardo Arroyo, Kenzie Bok, and Liz Breadon, who represent Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9, respectively; and our new Councilors Brian Worrell, Kendra Hicks, and Tania Fernandes Anderson, who will represent Districts 4, 6, and 7, respectively.
I’m looking forward to joining you to swear in our new Boston City Council — then continue our work to make Boston a city for everyone in the new year.
