Gaslighting Makes Me Angry I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a woman, a person of color, a mom & a pediatrician (who cares for children), an empathetic introvert (who respects the feelings of others), or just a decent person—but the act of gaslighting makes me want to go “full cowling!” Not sure what “full cowling” is? I didn’t know either until my teens (with COVID-19…
Tag: Mindset
Boundaries + Balance = Peace of Mind
When we prioritize possessions and strive for success without boundaries or balance, our peace of mind is usually what suffers. Dayo Lanier, M.D.
Quote of the Day – The Pursuit of Power
“The pursuit of power and a lack of empathy and self-awareness is a dangerous and disheartening combination.” – Dayo Wilson Lanier, M.D.
Inspiration & Insights – “What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?”
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” – Spencer Johnson, M.D. I love this quote from Dr. Spencer Johnson’s book, “Who Moved My Cheese?”—a thought-provoking, parable-style story that has helped millions deal with change in their lives. It’s one of my favorite books, so I was beyond excited when I found out there was a “Who Moved My Cheese?…
Quote of the Day – Happiness
Today’s Quote of the Day: “Happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time. It’s about loving what you have and being grateful for it.” Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.
Kicking Off Your Goals For the New Year When You’re a Week Behind Schedule!
During the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, I came across a variety of articles detailing how to “start off the new year successfully” and social media posts sharing how people were using that time to “mindfully set their intentions and goals” for the New Year. That process sounded idyllic. It was exactly what I wished I were doing,…
Overcoming Perfectionism
This article was first published in 2015… and working on “Overcoming Perfectionism” is still a thing! 😉 The information included in this article from the book, “The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life,” by Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., made it worth the re-share… Overcoming Perfectionism I was working on this blog post…