One of my favourite patients, Julia, came rushing in yesterday, late, as usual, exclaiming that she doesn’t know why she is just never on time. Usually, I usher her into my office, hoping to preserve as much of her appointment as possible. Yesterday, though, I decided...
While visiting my friend, John, recently, I saw something amazing! John was happily engaged in his life. He watered healthy plants, cleaned his home, and played with his dogs. He talked about his garden plans and had even ordered seeds. John changed a lot this last...
My coworkers and I were chatting during lunch the other day. Three of the nurses were talking about feeling tired all the time. Sandy commented that she wants to start exercising. She thinks that she would have more energy if she would exercise but she just feels too...
Most of us have made New Year’s resolutions. Somehow, though, they seem easier to make than to keep. We make a resolution – we almost seem obligated – and have broken it just a week or two later. I have to admit that I’ve followed this pattern for a few years, if not...
I can still hear mom’s voice telling my brother to focus. He was always distracted, always off on another thought, always thinking and doing something other than mom wanted. Bob truly has one of those monkey brains. School and work were tough for Bob. His mind always...