Life Can Be Better Blog
October 24, 2019
Who’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 […]
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October 18, 2019
Three 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 […]
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September 16, 2019
What, 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, […]
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September 11, 2019
WHEN 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 […]
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September 3, 2019
If 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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August 19, 2019
Taking Time for Me
It took me 35 years to figure this out. I’m an avid traveler and I’ve heard it a thousand times, secure your own oxygen mask before helping others. Why? Because if you don’t take care of yourself first, you have nothing to give to others. But merely hearing about this concept was not enough for […]
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