April 27, 2020:Willie Nelson wrote, “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” Practicing gratitude and counting our blessings frees us from toxic emotions and has a lasting effect on our brains, improving learning, decision making, and how you view the world. Take time today to share your gratitude with someone who has made a difference in your life. … [Read more...]

April 20, 2020: One of my favorite Maya Angelou quotes is “if you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”  Life has caused us to be anything but normal and we are witnessing just how amazing each other is.  Maya also said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how … [Read more...]

April 13, 2002 – How are you acting with intention?  Are you being intentional about washing your hands, cleaning your work area and home, staying connected with family and friends even though social isolation is our new normal?  I hope you are taking time to identify what is important to you and where your priorities lie.  As I drive home I see families riding bikes, taking … [Read more...]

April 6, 2020 -Lately I’ve heard this statement, “It doesn’t get easier.  We get stronger!”  I believe we are getting stronger.  We are learning, adapting, and supporting each other and our patients.  We are finding ways to stay connected emotionally while being socially distant.  Clinicians who never interacted are now working side-by-side. It amazes me the innovation and … [Read more...]

March 30, 2020:  What have you learned from the past few weeks? Have you learned that you are stronger and braver than you thought? Have you learned that you are a problem solver, quick thinker, encourager, comforter, expert, resource person, and change agent? How are you handling stress? Are you taking time to renew? Do you make sure to get enough sleep, get more exercise, eat … [Read more...]