Life Can Be Better Blog
Adding “No” to Your Holiday Vocabulary
While the holidays can bring joy, they can also bring stress. Financial stress – Can I afford to buy all these gifts? Emotional stress – I wish I didn’t have to go to all of these get-togethers. Physical stress – I can’t believe I ate all of those cookies! There is a lot of information [...]
read moreWho’s in Charge? You or your Smartphone?
We love our tech devices, and why not? They provide the ability to stay in touch with family and friends, work remotely, read emails, listen to podcasts, check social media, Twitter, or Snapchat, make purchases, Google information, take pictures – all good things… to a point. Recently I’ve noticed an abundance of articles and research […]
read moreThree Ways Patients Can Help Alleviate Physician Burnout
By Debra J. Stevens The profession responsible for treating the ills of others is facing an epidemic of its own – physician burnout. A startling 44% of surveyed healthcare providers described themselves as burned out in the Medscape 2019 National Physician Burnout, Depression & Suicide Report. The report defines burnout as “long-term, unresolvable job […]
read moreWhat, How, WHEN… Wellness in the Workplace
I recently attended a panel discussion about Wellness in the Workplace facilitated by Founder and Chief WHEN Officer, Randy Miller. The conversation was dynamic, engaging – and also surprising to me that after 25+ years as an industry professional, there is still ambiguity around what wellness means. Panelists at the event, sponsored by AZ BizLink, […]
read moreWHEN do I have time to exercise?
As a physician, I explain that exercise is practically a panacea (cures everything). Because our bodies evolved and are made to move, exercise or movement does “cure” most of what ails us. There is not a ‘why’ question here as it’s just good for you! For myself, I’ve always been an occasional exerciser. I started […]
read moreIf Not Now, WHEN?
If not now, WHEN? Such a simple phrase, but how powerful! This statement, originally credited to Hillel the Elder, prompts us to take immediate action on important matters at hand. Most of us have goals and aspirations. Many people would agree that they would feel better if they ate more healthfully, started exercising, stopped smoking […]
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