A human being is a multi-dimensional, complex system of systems consisting of over 70 trillion individual cells. This rather simple representation of a complex system may help illumine and enable informed decision making for improved quality of life. Recognizing that, in solution, a cell can make only one of three simple choices: move … [Read more...]
Self Care – Enlightened Self-Interest
February 27, 2015 by
Self care, as a personal commitment and practice, is an expression of respecting and honoring the Self. Cats have a lot to teach us in this domain! Our attitude and outlook towards life, the quality of our energy, vitality and general condition will let us know, if we’re attentive, what we need to move towards balance in every moment. The … [Read more...]
Self Compassion and You
January 14, 2015 by
It is no surprise to me and I expect won’t surprise you either that people who treat themselves with compassion feel better about themselves and have better coping skills – are more able to respond rather than react to disappointments and setbacks. The September 2014 research study at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, by Kelly et al., 2014 … [Read more...]
Energy Traps and How to Avoid Them
November 28, 2014 by
Stress is your experience of your body’s fight, flight or freeze response to stimuli whether internal or external. Your experience of pain - temperature, sound, aggression and your response to it – the story you tell yourself are two inter-related contributing factors that shape your experience. While there’s not too much you can do to control the … [Read more...]
Look to Workplace Stressors as Causes of Anxiety
October 22, 2014 by
In a workplace where conditions exist that are outside your control or realm of influence and where roles, responsibilities, authority, accountabilities or expectations are unclear, frustrated passion can arise, resulting in: A high stress environment Poor communication Office politics Workflow problems Diminished … [Read more...]
Mindfulness Coaching for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals
September 2, 2014 by
Can mindfulness coaching help physicians and healthcare professionals sustain their professional commitment and preserve their integrity amidst the turbulence of constant change, increasing demands and shrinking resources? Today’s healthcare professionals and executives are called upon to facilitate change in a health care industry with … [Read more...]
Coping with Unpleasant Feelings
August 21, 2014 by
Death and dying provokes a host of feelings. We become aware of everything we have ever thought and felt about the person dying. Acknowledging your feelings does not necessarily mean you have to act on them. Knowing that you still harbour anger, frustration, resentment, jealousy, regret, bitterness may seem very unpleasant to you and yet it may not … [Read more...]
11 Strategies for Superior Performance and Satisfaction
April 28, 2014 by
Dentists tend to work in small clinics, isolated from their peers. Their work requires a high degree of precision, focus and attention. As a professional class, women and men dentists are recognized for their high standards of performance, compulsive, perfectionist nature, need for social recognition and approval. Their personal discipline and high … [Read more...]
Everyday Strategies for Women Dentists Who Want Their Smile to Be Real
April 16, 2014 by
Women dentists are trained to deliver a professional service in a highly regulated field with their primary focus on helping their patients have healthy teeth and happy smiles. Not unlike other healthcare professionals, women dentists must build and manage a private practice within which to provide their service. Managing both the clinical … [Read more...]
Coping with Feelings of Betrayal and Resentment
March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes after a personal or professional set-back, we find ourselves surprised by strong feelings of betrayal and resentment that arise when friends and family members respond to us with less empathy/kindness and understanding than how we would have hoped. In this workshop you will learn proven strategies to experience your emotions with a … [Read more...]
