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…

“In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment,” writes Carol Dweck. Earlier this week I presented Vital Signs of Well-Being and Oasis in…

“All Journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” Martin Buber Turns out that renovation has much in common with renewal and they are in there own way a type of journey. According to dictionary.com the second definition of renovate is “to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.” Moving from burnout to well-being is a sort of renovation. Along…

Your Relationships are the most important element of your life for your happiness.  This refers to relationships at work and in your community as well as to your relationship with significant others.  We’re social beings; so much so, we may even socialize online and on line in the grocery store. What groups are you part…