Category Archives: mindfulness
Asking the right questions to make 2016 sparkle: Physician Coaching for everyone
The first day of the year was filled with delights. A chance encounter with the brave members of the Polar Bear Club of San Diego as they ran into the Pacific Ocean for their annual dip (cold, though not as frigid as Lake … Continue reading
Take a moment to give thanks – a physician coach’s RX for a happy Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving! As a child, it was my favorite holiday, as our family came together and the house was filled with the smell of my mother’s delicious cooking. Our cousins would arrive and we would play until dinner was ready. As … Continue reading
Inner Game: what the Pope and her shadow taught a physician coach about being judgmental
Traveling to a conference, I struck up a conversation with the man next to me, who shared that at 47 years old, he had never married. He recalled Bill Maher’s remark that if a man hasn’t been married by his … Continue reading
Bring on the Emotions! A physician coach values all emotions for the wisdom they offer
The Hollywood blockbuster, Inside Out, is a cute, entertaining collaboration of talented animators and storytellers at Disney and Pixar. I love when something is new and innovative – and this movie is just that. Although the movie is aimed at kids, the audience is … Continue reading
Got joy? A physician coach suggests we have a choice in each moment
Last night we saw a young couple we hadn’t seen for several years. While discussing their desire to start a family, I repeated something I’ve often shared: once you decide to have a baby, you never stop worrying. You worry that you … Continue reading
Finding a Sense of Where You Are: a physician coach finds her way back
Each spring, as high school seniors await their college responses, I always remember when our own children applied to college. I recall our son’s essay, which centered on an experience playing baseball. Since then, I’ve learned that college admissions officers groan whenever … Continue reading
Physician Coaching 101: Why Doctors Can be Happy About Doctor’s Day
Today is National Doctor’s Day. Who knew? In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the law designating March 30th national Doctor’s Day. Historically, the appropriate gift for a doctor was a red carnation. Ironically, the red carnation is a Spanish … Continue reading
Let’s take a stand for medicine and our lives
Here’s an unsettling piece of news: Geneia, a Healthcare IT company, recently queried 400 physicians and found they scored 3.7 out of 5 on a “misery index.” Heather Lavoie, COO of Geneia, commented, “It’s a little alarming and shocking at … Continue reading
The right time: a physician coach suggests we open our minds to new possibilities for ourselves
Years ago we considered whether our just-5-year-old daughter should start kindergarten or wait until she was older. “She’ll be one of the youngest in her class,” warned the teacher. The school prided itself on rigorous academics and kindergarten had a … Continue reading
The Gift of Unhappiness: A Physician Coach suggests we get better at feeling, not just at feeling better
Many years ago I saw a patient who was anxious about undergoing treatment. She came in wearing boxer shorts purchased by her son that were intended to help her have a lighter attitude – they had yellow smiley faces on … Continue reading
