This January I committed to a 30 day yoga journey. Before I was ready to set new intentions and goals for 2022, I was called to reconnect and re-commit to a practice that has been such an integral part of my healing journey. The Yoga with Adriene theme for class yesterday, Day 25, was Release… …
At this point it is no secret that gratitude has been fully adopted by the wellness world as a strategy for reducing stress, cultivating joy, and helping to improve relationships. Practices of gratitude also commonly make lists aimed at reducing burnout and improving workplace satisfaction. Common suggestions include things like gratitude journals, listing things you …
If time is the number one barrier that gets in the way of your own self care, you are not alone! It is by far the number one struggle that I hear from busy, working parents and providers all the time. Running all day long, both at work and at home, leaves little time to …
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As humans our brains are wired to consider the “What If’s”… My experience is that as a healthcare worker and a parent, this natural inclination to consider the “What If’s” has increased exponentially! Initially designed to keep us safe from predators, this inherent tendency to constantly consider the worst case scenario can be utterly exhausting. …
Welcome back to part two of this series on communication to create change! Last week we dove into some common pitfalls that many of us fall into when trying to say our piece. Whether it’s becoming overly emotional or not being super clear on what the issue actually is, we have all had the experience …
Do you ever feel like you’ve said your piece a thousand times, only to feel like no one has heard you? You’ve tried to create change within your organization but it always seems to fall on deaf ears. It’s almost like you’re invisible. Or even worse. You’re made to feel like being overwhelmed or unsatisfied …
I will never forget my first day of yoga teacher training. I felt so awkward and out of place, like everybody in the room knew that I was a fraud. Me, a yoga teacher? Who was I kidding, I wasn’t a yogi. I wasn’t flexible or zen and I didn’t wear beads on my wrists …
Burnout among healthcare professionals is often related to a fast paced, stressful work environment. Many I have spoken with describe a workplace scenario that I would consider downright toxic. I don’t have to tell you that existence long term in this state of chaos and distress begins to wreak a lot of havoc on your …
Trouble motivating Patients? You are not alone in your struggle with motivating patients! Difficulty with patient compliance and motivation is one of the biggest concerns that I hear when talking with providers about burnout and things that zap their emotional strength. They wonder “is there a way to motivate patients without being the constant cheerleader …