Especially in healthcare, whatever your job, it is likely you’re doing it with other people. Over and over again, studies have shown that the most important aspect of our lives for happiness is our relationships. Below are building blocks for strong relationships, casual, work related or significant, each of these applies; the extent of how…
Appreciated even when Not Acknowledged
Sometimes it may feel like no one sees your hard work. Your commitment to your patients, healthcare and loved ones continues even with all of the challenges. As nurses and physicians, people often take it for granted that you are there to serve others and meet there needs. You do so many things for your…
What is the Most Powerful Well-Being practice? Thanks-giving
Expressing gratitude is one of the most powerful well-being practices. Invoking gratitude throughout the day has had a huge impact on my well-being and is one of my favorite tools. Gratitude Research has found that when we express gratitude we experience an uplift in our emotions and attitudes. What do you appreciate right now? Paying attention to…
Take Advantage of the Power of Gratitude
Recently, someone asked me what I think is the most powerful well-being practice for people to use. Very quickly I responded GRATITUDE. What is the Power of Gratitude? Those who practice gratitude daily either as an integrated experience of how they look at life or a more structured practice have better physical and mental health.…
With Appreciation for You, Happy New Year
Appreciation has 2 meanings, 1. to be grateful for and 2. to grow in value, as in the stock portfolio appreciated over the last year. I experience both of these with you. Recently, I read “I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that’s how you grow.”* Because of…
Gratitude for Well-Being
Gratitude is a strong happiness booster. Positive Psychology research has found that being thankful and appreciative is one of the most powerful ways to move toward a more positive outlook and attitude. Gratitude is so powerful that happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky refers to gratitude as a “metastrategy.” Simply put, practice gratitude for well-being. Double meaning…
