Spring is just around the corner and for some readers the change in temperature is a gentle reminder that Graduation Day is approaching! If you’re a soon-to-be vet school grad, let me be the first to say in advance of … Continue reading
Walking into an emotionally charged, stressful situation, especially one you are not prepared for, is not something anyone would volunteer to do, even if your communication-style is up there with the likes of Dr. Phil. And yet, that is exactly … Continue reading
No way around it. If you’re part of the workforce, occasional disagreements and problems between co-workers are inevitable. And although differences of opinion will always be a part of human interactions, we know that the more effectively we can communicate … Continue reading
If you haven’t actually started an official gift list, you’ve more then likely begun thinking about what you want to do to show your friends, family and co-workers that you care for and appreciate them this holiday season. But loved … Continue reading
“There’s only so much I can do!” How many times have you wrestled with the feeling that you didn’t accomplish enough? At the end of the day, you think about the patients and clients you interacted with, reflecting on whether … Continue reading
My husband is crazy about fly fishing. I, on the other hand, am not. Until recently, the discrepancy hadn’t been much of an issue. A combination of luck and cleverness on my part had helped me successfully dodge the fly-fishing … Continue reading
If you’ve got kids in school — whether they’re big, small or in-between – I’d wager you’re feeling more stressed and overwhelmed right now than most other times of the year – except maybe the holidays. Even if you don’t … Continue reading
Did you know that when you open up to your team members, associates and staff at the practice, it actually helps reduce anxiety and stress, along with boosting your well-being? It’s true. Studies have shown it including one from the … Continue reading
Seriously. It is. Why do I always see shame on the faces of people who’ve not been able to stay on their diet? I used to be perplexed by this, and then one day, the light bulb went on. We … Continue reading
Last week, I attended a seminar entitled, Get Motivated! (don’t laugh.) A colleague of mine was given a few extra admission tickets to the local event and offered one to me. I had heard about the seminar on the radio … Continue reading