Slowing down is the opposite of rushing and helps with restoring balance. To experience even more well-being Nothing Doing Time is a major antidote. In her book The Joy Diet, Martha Beck’s first recommendation for cultivating joy is spending 15 minutes a day in Nothing Doing. Just allowing yourself to be, not doing, accomplishing or…

This week-end provides you with an opportunity to take a moment to slow down and think about it, When do you rush? Why do You rush? and How does rushing make you feel? Here’s what some people I know came up with: I rush when my calendar and to do list are full, because I have…

This month I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of how polarized our society seems. The nominations process has highlighted some aspects of this. We are presented with information as if there is one way to success. In the news, advertisements and even self-help type books ideas are presented as if there is a single solution…

Appreciating Nurses this week is especially on my mind. There is so much in the way nurses have to be as well as what they have to do. Here’s a list of just 10 items each. Being a Nurse: Compassionate Analytical Patient Active Curious Learner Courageous Diplomatic Knowledgeable regarding people, cultures and healthcare Flexible Doing…

“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” Milton Berle The funniest birthday card I ever received conveyed this idea. The incredible feat of balancing laundry, career path, cooking, taking care of booboos, reading to children, keeping up with continuing education and helping with college applications all occurring practically simultaneously. Happy Mother’s…

Q: How are you? A: Busy Where do you go from there?  Does busy cut off further conversation or will it lead into a long list of “To Do, Doing and Got Done.” There is a way in which ‘busy’ separates us from others.  This contributes to the sense of isolation many people who are feeling…