Thankfulness We live busy, stressful lives. It can be easy to default to feeling overwhelmed and negative. The good news is that research overwhelmingly shows that regularly practicing gratitude/thankfulness has significant social, physical, and psychological benefits! Benefits of Being Thankful Gratitude, or being mindful of what we are thankful for, can bring us happiness by […]
Caring for an Aging Loved One: Are You Ready?
As our nation ages, more of us will inevitably take on a caregiving role for our aging parent(s) or spouse, and locating the right resources at the right time can often be difficult. Use these tips to prepare and be ready to help: Create a caregiving plan for yourself, your spouse or your aging parents. […]
Mindful Self-Care
Is Self-Care Selfish? Our culture has long reinforced the idea that self-care is selfish. We are taught to wear busyness and selflessness as badges of honor. Yet unfettered commitments to our jobs, families, and communities can often leave us overwhelmed and exhausted. Our burnout shows up in physician’s offices where 75 – 90% of all […]
