"Self-care is how you take back your strength." ~ Lalah Delia Self-care is not a bubble bath. I mean, you might be the kind of person who feels like committing a mortal sin by allowing yourself to stand alone with a candle or book in hot water for twenty minutes wade. If you are, then yes. Please treat yourself to…
Learn what makes a team consistently achieve great results. For many clinicians, leadership and management is something that cannot be taken for granted and for which we often feel unprepared. We are often faced with the choice between clinical and leadership paths, but this does not always have to be the case. In a constantly evolving healthcare landscape, there is…
I understand that during the current COVID-19 crisis, some people are paranoid when it comes to shaking hands. I know you wash your hands, but what about the other person? There is no guarantee of their hygiene, but that does not mean that we cannot connect in any way, and the worst thing we can do in such moments is…
I mean, hungry all the time. When I was awake, I was basically ready to eat. I would mindlessly choose what is available. I would walk through the kitchen all the time and feel "nibbling". From the moment I woke up to the moment I went to bed, I would be completely preoccupied with what I would eat next. And…
The term "supershrink" was used to refer to counselors and other mental health professionals who are very good at what they do and who achieve significantly better customer results than average. It is perhaps not surprising that such a funny and playful term comes from an adolescent. In the early 1970s, David Ricks carried out an analysis of the long-term…
"My life is not perfect, but it has perfect moments." ~ Unknown The training was over, the hot Florida sun sat behind the high stands and threw golden rays on the track. Behind me was my dear school, surrounded by beautiful palm trees. "California Girls" played through the speakers and I laughed with friends at something a teammate said. There…
Many newly formed advisors begin entry-level positions as advisors at home and travel to see their clients in homes, schools, community centers, and elsewhere. Trips to the customer can seem strange, especially if the internship experience of the consultant was carried out exclusively in the office. However, according to a 2005 study by D. Russell Crane, Harvey Hillin, and Scott…
After the Richmond Tigers won the AFL premiere in 2017 and broke a 37-year drought, my beloved wife bought me a limited memorial with photos of each of the 22 heroes of the big day. It is one of my most valuable properties and if we move in the next few weeks it will be placed prominently in our new…
“Forgive yourself for not knowing better at this point. Forgive yourself for giving up your strength. Forgive yourself for past behaviors. Forgive yourself for the survival patterns and traits you picked up during a trauma. Forgive yourself for being what you needed to be. "~ Audrey Kitching You can try everything – exercise, a bubble bath, a relationship, a promotion,…
Learn what makes a team consistently achieve great results. For many clinicians, leadership and management is something that cannot be taken for granted and for which we often feel unprepared. We are often faced with the choice between clinical and leadership paths, but this does not always have to be the case. In a constantly evolving healthcare landscape, there is…