By Angel Collie We have all been there: that after lunch meeting that seems to never end. It’s hard to focus when all you can think about is why you insisted on having that second cup of coffee earlier in the day. Finally, you wrap up and go hunting for a nearby restroom. Here you are rushing through the halls of ...
By Sarah Susanka, FAIA “There’s no time like the present,” my new student says to me as she rushes off to pack her car after meditation on the last day of our retreat. She’s joined by a couple of other super-achievers who are intent upon taking advantage of the few minutes before breakfast to get everything buttoned up. ...
By Leigh Fickling The phone rings and I turn in my office chair to prepare to answer the call. I am not familiar with the phone number displayed on the Caller ID and I answer the phone with my usual greeting, “Disability Management, this is Leigh!” I’m excited about the phone call because every day at work is different for me. ...
By Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT “Any falls in the last three months?” Many physicians routinely ask this question because falling can have serious consequences, especially for older adults. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in the U.S. among people age 65 and older. As the population ages, death rates from falls among seniors have ...
Chronic stress underlies more than 50% of physician visits and is a factor in most, if not all, chronic diseases. It’s a part of our everyday lives. So what do we do about it?
Key Number One: Get Up and Move!
Movement and exercise are among the most researched and effective stress reduction strategies. ...
By Angela Kneale OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC What if nurturing one’s self and boosting resilience were as accessible and enjoyable as spending a few minutes lying and playfully rolling on a cylinder-shaped piece of foam? Often it is true that the simplest things make the greatest differences! In his book, Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, ...
By Julie Kosey, MS, PCC, RYT Are you curious to know more about how to apply mindfulness professionally? If so, I can relate. I was in your shoes 23 years ago when Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli began offering training in mindfulness to healthcare professionals through the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. The Director of the hospital-based wellness ...
As a vital component of our health, resilience is often described as the ability to bounce back from setbacks, trauma, and loss. We need resilience every day to cope with stress, navigate relationships with other people, address health problems, confidently pursue opportunities, and stay centered in the face of adversity. Resilience is not only about breaking even and meeting the ...
By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH In today’s world, multitasking has become a given. We all do at least two (usually more) things at once multiple times a day, either because we are stressed, bored, or strapped for time. We talk on the phone while reading emails and taking notes at work. We text and surf social media while walking ...
