It’s no surprise we try to measure our success in Vet Med. We are constantly looking for indications that we are doing it right, or doing it wrong. Unfortunately, success in Vet Med can’t be measured by tangible things. So, in the absence of tangible measures of success, we create our own: Clients who are …
Episode 112 | How Do You Measure Success In Vet Med? Read More »
What’s the hardest part of veterinary medicine? Most of us wouldn’t identify getting bitten, being pooped on, learning to take well-positioned radiographs, or figuring out how to draw blood on fractious cats as the hard parts of our jobs. The hard part is feeling stressed out all the time, and we believe that stress comes …
Episode 111 | Creating Emotional Resilience in Vet Med Read More »
In this episode I take a look at the UP SIDE of Imposter Syndrome in VetMed. Imposter Syndrome is really a state of believing that you’re a fraud and that your accomplishments were more likely accidental than the intentional result of your performance. I dig deep into the phenomenon, and share why it’s both very …
When we try to do everything perfectly, or perfectly planned, we waste a ton of time. What we are really doing is attempting to avoid discomfort and fear. Meanwhile, during the process, we’re experiencing discomfort anyway. In this episode I share my journey through decisions, and execution of those decisions, regarding Joyful DVM and The …
Episode 109 | Your Life Journey: Let It Be Messy Read More »
We view our lives and the world through a perspective we didn’t intentionally choose for ourselves. We naturally adopt the belief systems shared by those in our lives who hold influence… parents, family, friends, clergy, teachers, etc. We then naturally compare ourselves and evaluate our lives through that perspective. This leads us to draw conclusions …
Episode 108 | Faulty Conclusions that Limit Our Lives Read More »
Are you spiritually curious but hesitant when it comes to traditional religion? Or maybe you’re very grounded in your traditional religious practices, but wondering about the stuff that never gets covered… I can totally relate. It’s a strange situation to navigate. So many rules. Such high stakes. Overwhelming. Scary. It’s the perfect reminder of how …
Episode 107 | Spiritual Curiosity & Religion Resistance Read More »
What might you be missing? The world around us is designed to keep us very busy. When we are busy, we live in a constant state of distraction… losing focus on what is right in front of us. This lack of presence in our daily lives not only robs us of the opportunity to fully …
Episode 106 | Synchronicities and Patterns We Miss Read More »
Do you view others through the lens of judgment or evaluation? There is a significant difference. Evaluation keeps us as a neutral party. It allows us to find opportunities for improvement without making it personal. It lets us be curious, and drops the need to force change. Judgment makes us a victim… and interacting through …
Episode 105 | Judgement vs. Evaluation at Work and in Life Read More »
How often do you pay attention to what’s right in front of you? For most of us, when we are in our comfort zone, we tune out. We stop noticing things in our environment… even when things change. We stay nestled in the safety of the familiar, numbing our senses with activities that don’t actually …
Do New Years Resolutions really help you make progress toward your goals? I don’t think so. I believe they actually create the totally opposite effect by piling on pressure, judgement, shame and guilt. It’s not wonder they don’t last for most people! In this episode I share what’s actually happening and an alternative approach that …
Episode 103 | The Negative Impact of New Years Resolutions Read More »
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