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
Often times when asked what I do for a living, I respond by saying, “I am a veterinarian.” Then I wonder, What does a veterinarian look like? So I qualify my response with, “I work as a veterinarian.” Either way, … 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
Last week I talked about doctors, whether they are the owner or not, having to balance their role as leader in the team with their role as a member of the team. This week, I’m continuing the blog on the … Continue reading
Doctors, whether they are the owner or not, have to balance their role as leader in the team with their role as a member of the team. As the person in the hospital with the medical degree, it’s obviously 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
New backpack, new lunchbox, new school supplies and the annual essay entitled “What I did on my summer vacation.” Every year, when August rolls around, these items are synonymous with “Back to School.” By the time we hit college, the … Continue reading
This week I’ve encountered an interesting cross-section of our profession. I employ a second year veterinary student doing a summer job program, was shadowed by a 39 year old registered nurse who is looking for a second career, interviewed a … Continue reading
Today, many people have been blindsided by an unexpected financial emergency and don’t know what to do. A job loss, medical expenses, or an emergency home or car repair can be incredibly stressful. The bills still need to be paid, … Continue reading