by Dr. Kim | Jan 16, 2020 | Creativity, Reslience, Shame
The thief of joy Teddy Roosevelt’s saying is all over the internet and self-help books, but does research support the idea? The answer is yes, but there are things we can do about it. More than 10% of our daily thoughts are based on comparison (Summerville &...
by Dr. Kim | Dec 18, 2019 | Burnout, Coaching, Perseverance, Psychology, Purpose, Reslience
Changing your perspective. We are nearing the end of the year. It’s time to reflect on our 2019 goals and plan resolutions for the future. If we look back, we might be disappointed that a few goals for 2019 are just out of reach. The trick, however, is to adjust...
by Dr. Kim | Dec 17, 2019 | Burnout, Coaching, Purpose, Reslience
Finding a calling within your job In a previous post, I wrote about finding your purpose in multiple places, not just as defined by your career choices. Purpose is what drives you, gives your life meaning, and fuels your passion. Ideally, we would like to turn our...
by Dr. Kim | Dec 3, 2019 | Anxiety, Families, Friendship, Holidays, Mindfulness, Reslience, Self-Care, Stress Management
The Holiday Nutcracker The German tradition says that the Nutcracker gives good luck and protection to your household. It’s a symbol of power and strength, and if you’ve seen the ballet, it can ward off enchanted rats and dance a pas de deux. I digress....
by Dr. Kim | Nov 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Burnout, Families, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Reslience, Stress Management
Feeling thankful? Not so much. Thanksgiving. It’s the kickoff to holiday season–one of the most wonderful (and stressful) times of the year. Aside from the turkey (or tofurky), stuffing, and cranberry sauce, it’s a time to be with family and give...
by Dr. Kim | Nov 20, 2019 | Loving Kindness, Mindfulness, Psychology, Reslience, Self-Care
What do you need to hear? All human beings have needs. Abraham Maslow described these needs in a hierarchy from basic needs (i.e., physiological needs like air and water and the need to feel safe) to the highest level of self-actualization (i.e., self-fulfillment). In...
