Ways to Reduce Stress As coronavirus news updates become more alarming by the day, and concerns about our health, our finances and the availability of resources feels more pressing, it’s easy to become gripped by fear and anxious about all of the uncertainty we’re facing. While we’re doing what we can to prevent infection with COVID-19 by washing our hands…
Lesson Learned As our family begins our 3rd week of distance learning, my list of “lessons learned” continues to grow. One lesson that is abundantly clear—it’s time for more structure, and self-compassion. Ready To Slow Down After the whirlwind that often typifies the Lanier Experience: our recent relocation to a new city (Atlanta) for my husband’s new job, downsizing into…
Let Go of What you Can’t Control Let go of what you can’t control and focus on what you can. Special thanks to my beautiful friend, Mavis for sending the awesome graphic (below) to me yesterday (from thecounselingteacher.com). As news regarding Coronavirus continues, it can be tough to balance staying informed with avoiding the anxiety that news updates can cause.…
Take a breath and a beat! Whenever I’ve said that to my children (or to myself), it was an invitation to pause for a moment. To take a deep breath in order to circulate fresh oxygen (and hopefully a new perspective)! And taking a beat was encouragement to stop for a moment to relax. Taking time to pause and think…
When your teen doesn’t appreciate the plant-based family focus… 😂 #PlantBased #Flexitarian #Vegan #Vegetarian #PlantBasedProteins #GetIntoIt @Sevananda @BeyondMeat @Gardein @Lightlife @SweetEarthFoods
Long time, no hear! It’s time for a Dr. Dayo Lanier | Reserved Rebel update! My last post was right before the Lanier Basketball Season x 4 (school & AAU) and Track & Field Season x 1. This time period included Unofficial AND Official College Basketball visits with my son (who’s now committed to Davidson College on a basketball scholarship),…
When we prioritize possessions and strive for success without boundaries or balance, our peace of mind is usually what suffers. Dayo Lanier, M.D.
Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion. – Simon Sinek
“The pursuit of power and a lack of empathy and self-awareness is a dangerous and disheartening combination.” – Dayo Wilson Lanier, M.D.
