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…
Say ‘Thank You’ to Overcome Burnout
I love this phrase. It plays into the idea of what you focus on grows. One of the hallmarks of burnout is a lack of a sense of value and accomplishment. A simple and sincere thanks helps the receiver feel seen and valued. Creating a culture of appreciation requires recognition of another’s contribution and a…
Relationships, to Recover from Burnout
Welcome to February the month focused on love. When you think about burnout, especially as it relates to work, love may seem far from what you experience or desire. Just the thought of this may arouse an acknowledgement of how far you are from experiencing love at work, and perhaps in your burnout state you’re…
Wishes for You
Happy Holidays Wishing you a New Year of Fulfillment and Prosperity. Dear Readers, Thank you for your loyalty and interest in making your own and others’ lives include more well-being. I appreciate those of you who are clients, those who make referrals and send me comments and those of you who read and skim the articles.…
Gratitude, for more than Thanksgiving Day
Gratitude is one of the most effective boosters for Positivity. Just the other day, I was speaking with a colleague and discussing how being in healthcare we’re often working with the people who are vulnerable. This can be overwhelming. It leads providers to want to numb themselves, usually this is not a conscious choice, and may…
