If negative self talk is holding you back from caring for yourself and those around you, this article is for you. I find most women (and some of you men) don’t take enough time for themselves. When you take time out for yourself you can become more self aware...
It’s easier to not care for yourself. It’s easier to put others, chores and interruptions before your own needs. Taking care of yourself may feel like one more thing you have to fit into your day. Before you worry about how you are going to find the time for...
If you’re not careful, your thoughts will control your mood. I’ve been learning this lesson! This last week I’ve found myself impatient, rude and snappy. I know my mood is due to how I am handling my thoughts. Here’s a picture of the thought’s that have been swirling around...
Stress can be addictive. Internet access is available wherever you go. Your cell phone does not leave your side. You are constantly available to everyone and anyone except yourself. Society says that being on the go constantly is the only way to prove your value. Have you come to...
What are you thinking on a daily basis? Without knowing it you are pursuing certain thoughts over and over again. These thoughts dictate how you feel and what decisions you will make. A mentor of mine just recently reminded me of a quote that goes something like this, “I’ve...
We live in a culture where busyness is valued.
We feel valuable when we keep ourselves busy. When you live your life without ever stopping for rest, always pushing to the next level, you will miss out on so much beauty and risk damaging your health and relationships. The...
You wake up in the morning in hopes that you will get a little time to yourself but alas, there are tasks that need your attention. While you’re making breakfast (while juggling lunches) you start thinking about your patients and their needs. Everyone else starts to wake up and you...
Some stress is helpful to keep us focused and on our toes but stress 24/7 is not healthy. Too much stress has been associated with a negative effect on memory, according to a research team in the October 2008 Journal of Neuroscience. As well, constant stress can negatively affect...
If someone falls and you see, what’s the first thing that would come out of your mouth? Would it be, “I knew you were going to fall” or maybe, “You’re going to have a hard time walking in those shoes. Maybe you should just go back home.” Even if...