by Dr. Kim | Sep 16, 2020 | Anxiety, Burnout, Cognitive Development, Human Development, Stress Management
The chemistry of stress–what’s actually happening in our bodies You’re in a meeting (or a class), still waking up with your coffee, when BOOM–you’re asked to speak when you’re not prepared. You know your heart starts racing, but...
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 | 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...