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By Karyn Buxman. This was originally published on Karyn's blog.
In October 1962, the world held its breath as America and Russia went to the brink, with nuclear weapons at the ready. Russia was installing nuclear missiles in Cuba—a mere 90 miles from the Florida coast. The 13-day crisis played-out in real time on TV around the world. As American and Soviet delegates came together to negotiate, tensions were high, and they soon became deadlocked. And then…a Russian delegate told a joke: “What is the difference between Capitalism and Communism? In Capitalism, man exploits man. In Communism, it is the other way around.” Delegates on both sides laughed, and this created a bond among all of them. (Hey, ya gotta start somewhere!) With the tension eased for the moment, talks resumed, and eventually a deal was struck that avoided blowing up the planet—no small feat! Whether you’re negotiating for world peace or for which movie to go to, humor can play a crucial role in your success. According to a recent study on business negotiations, humor has numerous functions in the negotiation process. It can put the negotiators at ease; it can introduce a difficult issue; it can foster togetherness and team spirit; it can help the other negotiator save face; and it can be a way of being cooperative in spite of disagreement. Additional studies show that if you can inject humor into your negotiations, you’re more likely to get what you’re negotiating for. Once when I was negotiating with a potential client over the phone, it became obvious that budget was a delicate topic. I could feel the tension rising, and when he posed the question: “How much is this going to cost me?” I wanted to reduce the tension. I paused and said, “Are you sitting down??” He laughed, and from that point, the conversation about money went smoothly. Those four little words, spoken in just the right tone of voice, have helped me close dozens of deals over the years. Think strategically. Who do you negotiate with? It might be with a colleague, a competitor, a customer, an employee, a boss, a colleague or even a family member. (You do understand, I hope, that getting a child to go to bed is not something that you command, but rather something you negotiate. Some of those rugrats make Johnnie Cochran look like an amateur. And don’t even get me started on teenagers!) What are you negotiating for? Examine it and look for an opportunity to weave in a little humor—like a humorous and relevant anecdote, a funny comment or gesture. You probably want to start with something whimsical. Something short. Something that relates to the situation at hand. Negotiations are often important and intense, so use humor wisely, cautiously and professionally. (No “sharp jabs” like Don Rickles is famous for!) The ability to successfully negotiate is a helpful skill for everyone, but it’s an essential tool for anyone who plans to sell or lead. You may not be called upon to save the world from nuclear war—but I guarantee that sometime soon you will be called upon to save a deal, or make the sale, or advance your agenda in some manner. Humor, used strategically, can make you a more powerful and effective negotiator. Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success!
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By Kristin Baird
"We are understaffed." I cannot think of one time in my career when I heard caregivers complain about being overstaffed. Being understaffed, however, is a daily occurrence in hospitals and medical practices across the country. Staff are often running to keep up with the workload. Although being understaffed is a common occurrence, no good comes from sharing that fact with the patients. When you tell a patient or a family that you do not have the staff, they fear that their needs won’t be met. It can even dissuade some inpatients from putting on their call light because they don’t want to overburden the nurses. In other cases, patients will be more apt to put on their call light when they worry that they are competing for the nurse’s attention. In medical practices, telling patients that you are shorthanded may just make the practice look disorganized or ill-prepared to manage patients. Recently, I was doing observations at a medical practice. The team was short-staffed due to vacation and illness. When a patient walked in for a routine blood draw, she was told that they were short-staffed and therefore couldn’t do the blood draw. The patient rolled her eyes and said, “Unbelievable.” It was obvious from her reaction that she was put out by the situation. And no wonder. She had been told that she could come any time for her blood draw. What to do instead In this case, telling the patient that you are shorthanded doesn’t serve you or the patient well. Instead of telling the patient that you are short staffed (which is about you), turn the message into a patient-focused one such as, “Mrs. Jones, having your blood drawn today would be a long wait for you. Out of respect for your time, I suggest that you come in another day this week. What would work best for you?” This makes the message more about the patient and their time rather than your scheduling shortfall. There are many times in healthcare when we cannot give a patient exactly what they request. We can however, re-frame our response to focus on them. Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By Kathleen Passanisi. Kathleen Passanisi PT, CSP, CPAE is an internationally recognized transformational speaker, therapeutic humor expert, healthcare professional and author. She has spoken to bajillions of people about life balance, wellness, the power of perception, and the link that exists between humor and health. Kathleen is a member of the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame and the funniest woman in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri (and, quite possibly, the Western Hemisphere.) For more information on Kathleen's presentations, books and products please visit the New Perspectives website at www.KathleenPassanisi.com
If you are reading this, congratulations. You are probably pretty exceptional. Either your voracious love for the written word has brought you to this small undertaking, or you are being forced by such a person to learn a thing or two. One in four Americans read no books at all last year according to a recent Associated Press poll. Forty-two million American adults cannot read at all. So, congratulations again, on either your love of reading or willingness to try. The physical, emotional, and mental benefits last a lifetime – and you'll most likely have some fun in the process. So snuggle into your favorite reading spot, fish out your special reading glasses (if applicable), and grab a healthy snack. Your life-long relationship with reading (even if it's a little rocky right now) will most likely be one of the most rewarding in your life. The benefits of reading to/as a child: Reading with a child benefits the child's life in and out of the classroom for the rest of his life. Early exposure to books helps assure the child's grasp of phonics, vocabulary, and oral comprehension. Reading to infants has even been shown to increase phonemic awareness, the ability to play with sounds, a major precursor in learning to speak. Children who are frequently read to have broader, more detailed imaginations, longer concentration, and a better grasp on the world around them. Children who engage in picture books often have higher appreciation for visual art later in life. And, perhaps most importantly, reading to a child can create a mutual lifelong bond, and it's practically effortless! For detailed tips on reading to children from infants to age four, please visit www.childliteracy.com. The benefits of reading as a pre-teen, teen, and twenty-something: Many students read only because they have to. Little do they know, however, that somewhere between Napoleon and Jane Eyre they are building valuable life skills. Avid readers score higher on standardized tests, which can open hundreds of academic and occupational doors. But reading can also offer something more immediately important: an escape. At an age when cruelty is a common hobby, reading can transport the bullied to an entirely new world. There they can find hope for the future and relate to characters that share their plight. Between The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird, high school literature curriculum cleverly addresses a whole host of adolescent problems. Re-discovering these books in your twenties (when no essay word count hangs over your head) can be a bittersweet reminder of where you've been and where you'd still like to go. It also constantly improves your vocabulary – a trait many look for in potential mates. Reading shows a continued interest in world events and a constant thirst for knowledge – and many people in their twenties find that very attractive. Just make sure you choose wisely. Kerouac and Salinger show your intellectually adventurous side. Shakespeare and Plath show you have emotional issues you aren't afraid to work through. And US Weekly gives the impression you are probably just looking at the fashion photos. The benefits of reading as an adult: Once the era of the classroom is long behind you, the benefits of continued reading come into play in the boardroom. The well-read are considered "experts" in many occupational fields. Even if you're feeling far from the best and the brightest, reading any genre can help break creative slumps. Books can also help clarify complex subjects and spark valuable discussions. Reading can change your home life, too! The physical act of reading can send the mind into a meditative state, which can relieve life's daily stresses. How often have you nodded off in the middle of a good book only to wake up feeling deeply rested a few hours later? And once you've picked up some valuable life tools, reading can also help you live better – longer. Reading exercises the brain in a way that has been shown to help prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. A little more inspiration: The average paperback book costs less than a movie ticket and entertains an average of five times longer. Books are easily transportable (unless they are one of the later Harry Potters) so you can learn and enjoy almost anywhere. Books require no fancy devices like TiVo. You can read whenever you like, for as long or as little as you would like. It's all on your terms. And a library card is free! No other life-transforming, boredom-erasing, imagination-expanding device is so easily accessible. It really is that simple. Your life will become more extraordinary with every page you read. Just ask the queen of fanciful literature, J.K. Rowling. When given the task of sending the 2008 Harvard graduates out into the world, she issued this warning, ""I think the willfully unimaginative see more monsters. They are often more afraid." Pick up a book and get carried away. No matter where you wind up, you'll be better off than the one in four American adults who didn't even try. Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By Laurie Guest
Scripting, an often-overlooked technique in customer service, can make a big difference in the impression you give your guests. For example, a customer at a retail location asks where a certain item is located. The response could be, “Hey, it’s over there in aisle three.” The better, scripted response is, “I’d be happy to show you. Please follow me.” See the difference? We feel totally engaged with the person who used the scripted response. I learned this concept at an early age. My dad would come in from a night of farming, go upstairs to take a shower, and then settle into his La-Z-Boy in the living room. On more than one occasion, he would turn to me and ask, “Pumpkin, will you run upstairs and get my slippers?” Boy, did this drive me crazy. That man was just upstairs! Why couldn’t he get the slippers himself? One day I decided to educate my father to that fact. I said, “Dad, you were just upstairs. Why didn’t you get your slippers yourself?” He then proceeded to teach me the best four words I’ve ever learned in my life. He explained, “Laurie, I’m your dad, and when I ask you to do something, you would be much better saying I’d – be – happy – to. I will feel better about asking you, and you will feel better about doing it.” I didn’t understand at the time, but the lesson remained with me. Years later when I entered the work force and was taught the concept of scripting, I heard Dad’s words. I realized my dad had first taught me about putting the right words together to communicate the best possible impression. Another area that falls under the topic of scripting is the taboo word list. These are words that our team had decided not to use. Of course, the list varies among industries. I’ve chosen my universal taboo words and provided replacement words or phrases. The first one is the word “no.” Replace it with the word “actually.” When somebody questions, “Can I expect to receive that order tomorrow?” and you reply, “No, not going to be here,” it comes across as rude. If instead you respond, “Actually, it’s due to arrive on Friday,” it sounds courteous. Another taboo word at our office was the word “busy.” We replaced is with the phase “currently assisting other patients.” Next is the expression “there’s nothing we can do.” That is like throwing gasoline on a fire. There is always something more you can do. You can listen, empathize, or redirect. For my healthcare clients, remember not to call guests by what they need, “Hey, we got a pap in room two.” There’s not a pap in room two. There’s a patient who needs a pap test in room two. Instead, refer to them by their names. My final taboo phrase isn’t really taboo, but more of a pet peeve. It’s the sentence in our culture that bothers me more than any other, and it is so common. In fact, it’s impossible to go a day without hearing it. Any guesses? The phrase is “How are you?” Although it is a common greeting, do we expect an honest answer and then stick around to hear it? I think the replacement phrase for that is a simple “Hello,” or “Hello, nice to see you.” Only ask “How are you?” if you mean it and plan to stay engaged long enough to hear the answer. Remember, if we don’t teach scripting, the staff will bring their own personalities and previous experiences in communication to the position. If they naturally excel at this task, you are all set. But years of training have taught me that many need help on this concept... Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By Colette Carlson
According to Walter Isaacson, biographer and author of Leonardo da Vinci, an important takeaway from the genius painter is that “being curious about everything not only makes you more creative, it enriches your life.” Turns out the artist who painted the Mona Lisa (and is often credited with the inventions of the parachute, helicopter and tank) also listed “Describe the tongue of the woodpecker” in a journal of things he wanted to know more about. The quality of curiosity is gaining momentum as a powerful and crucial asset. In fact, Zander Lurie, CEO of SurveyMonkey, recently wrote, “This singular trait, curiosity, will determine which firms will thrive and which ones will stumble.” Curious leaders uncover employees’ strengths and curious salespeople ask richer, more thoughtful questions of their clients. Curious administrators proactively seek out vital information to better manage their supervisor’s schedule. Furthermore, scientific findings support an actual change in our brain chemistry when we are curious, helping us learn and retain information more readily. Inquisitive new employees reportedly adjust more easily to their positions, contribute to innovation, even think of better ways to do their job. Given the vitalness—now more than ever—of being curious, how can you leverage this trait? Some of us are naturally more curious than others, but if you sense you’re deficient in this area, stimulating your curiosity levels will benefit both you and your workplace. And it might even be FUN!
As you find ways to maximize yours, take comfort in these recent words of Bill Gates: “This is a phenomenal time to be a curious person.” Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By John O'Leary. This was originally posted on JohnOLearyInspires.com. When John O'Leary was 9 years old, he suffered burns over 100% of his body and was expected to die. He is now an inspirational speaker and bestselling author, teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. John's first book, ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was published March 15, 2016. John is a contributing writer for Huff Post and Parade.com. John is a proud husband and father of four and resides in St. Louis, MO. Order John’s book today anywhere books are sold.
It happened less than 30 minutes into the flight. Our plane hit an invisible bump and we quickly plummeted downward. A loud crash, then the decline violently gave way to a climb back up. More bumps rocked the plane side-to-side, each more violent than the one preceding it. As luggage compartments popped open and items fell out, the captain’s voice frantically urged the flight attendants to take their seats immediately. The gentleman to my right said loud enough for everyone around us to hear, “I wish they’d told us this would be our last flight. I probably wouldn’t have boarded it!” It was spoken in humor. But there was a bit of truth in it, too. Moments later the ordeal ended. It was less than 30 seconds of violent shaking. No one was injured, things calmed, the turbulence ended, overhead containers were shut, the flight continued. I looked at my watch. It was 6:57 a.m. Having flown more than 1,000 times, in the midst of the shaking, as bags were falling and fellow passengers were anxiously gasping, I tried to look steely-tough, unfazed, unafraid. In reality, I was terrified. Yes, I was scared of the plane crashing. Scared of leaving my wife and kids too soon. Scared of leaving this earth with things undone, mission not yet accomplished. But oddly, the most intense fear I had was the painful reality of how much I’d taken for granted. As we returned to smoother air, I thought through all the things I’d already experienced that morning that were worthy of being counted as gifts. I quickly typed them down:
This all happened before the first bit of turbulence hit at 6:57am. And I had snoozed through most of it until the turbulence finally woke me up. I hadn’t paused – not even momentarily – to say a prayer of thanksgiving for any of it. I didn’t contemplate that throughout the night my heart beat more than 1,000 times by itself, in spite of my lack of effort or gratitude for it. I hadn’t pondered the gift of a warm bed, my wife’s presence, or my children’s health. I hadn’t paused to be in awe of the marvel of technology – or the grandeur of nature. And I hadn’t slowed down to be roused by the promise of the morning, the hope within a new day, the chance to do better, the opportunity to make a difference, to savor, to reflect, to celebrate, to create, to experience. To live. How To Recognize the “Little” Gifts in Your Life It seems we most commonly recognize what we have when it’s been taken away. We finally realize how fortunate we once actually were when business enters a downturn, we lose our job, the relationship falls apart, the car won’t start, we get sick, our child becomes ill, or things fundamentally change. Today, rather than recognizing how blessed and lucky you were when something is taken away, strive instead to slow down, take a deep breath, and open your eyes, your ears, and your heart to the magnificence that is your life. Allow the momentary turbulence of this essay to awaken within you a profound sense of gratitude for all you have, all you’ve experienced, and all that remains possible going forward. Then utter a simple, powerful prayer: Thank you. Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By Zonya Foco
As I shared in my last post, the constant low-grade tension brought on by everything from mismatched socks to burnt toast to unpaid bills and traffic jams spells a constant drip of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. And does this ever spell trouble! Adrenaline and cortisol can be hero hormones if you're competing in sports, exerting high physical energy or in an emergency situation. But if you're just driving your car, sitting at your desk or exerting normal energy, these hormones aren't properly utilized and become corrosive to your arteries by raising your blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation markers. I'm not talking about your typical muscle tightening and stress headaches here. I'm talking about increased risk of heart disease, compromised immune system, weight gain and even depression! Burning off the excess "stress hormones"; i.e. cortisol and epinephrine, through regular exercise adds to the multitude of health benefits exercise already provides. Eating right means committing and planning ahead for smarter choices, even when time is tight. To help you manage these menacing stress hormones—without medication—here are a few surefire solutions for "stress-busting" your life: Stress-Busting Eating Plan
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Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By Zonya Foco
Busy with work, busy with kids, busy with social obligations, busy with holidays—busy, busy, busy. Regardless of where we live, the season we're in, how old we are; whether we have a houseful of kids or kid-free, single, married, divorced or widowed — today's busy lifestyle spells S.T.R.E.S.S. And the constant low-grade tension brought on by everything from mismatched socks to burnt toast to unpaid bills and traffic jams spells a constant drip of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. And does this ever spell trouble! Adrenaline and cortisol can be hero hormones if you're competing in sports, exerting high physical energy or in an emergency situation. But if you're just driving your car, sitting at your desk or exerting normal energy, these hormones aren't properly utilized and become corrosive to your arteries by raising your blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation markers. I'm not talking about your typical muscle tightening and stress headaches here. I'm talking about increased risk of heart disease, compromised immune system, weight gain and even depression! To help you manage these menacing stress hormones—without medication—here are a few surefire solutions for "stress-busting" your life. And as the "Lickety-Split queen," you know they're going to be quick and easy! Breathe Deeply Give yourself INSTANT relief from the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Oxygenate your muscles and mind to give you an instant sense of calm. Deep breathing works while driving, in a meeting, trying to find that coveted parking space…. Actually ANYWHERE. Laugh and Listen to Music Ever notice how a good laugh dispels stress and makes you feel better? Are you getting your share of this helpful "jogging for your insides"? What's your favorite music that makes you feel energized? Relaxed? Is it readily available in your car? Within easy reach in your home? Utilized daily? Start employing music as your response in combating stress and feel the difference! Talk to a Friend How many times might you reach for an unhealthy coping response (stress eating, smoking, drinking) when you could have picked up the phone? Talking about your conflict with a friend can help you keep the problem in perspective and keep you from exaggerating the problem in your mind, creating even more internal hormonal stress. Keep a phone number list handy and use it. Exercise and Eat Right Burning off the excess "stress hormones"; i.e. cortisol and epinephrine, through regular exercise adds to the multitude of health benefits exercise already provides. Eating right means committing and planning ahead for smarter choices, even when time is tight. Simplify and Say No Do your floors and toilets have to be cleaned by you in order to be a good husband/wife? What would the stress benefit be to you and your family if $100 of your monthly expenditures were redirected to a house cleaner every other week? Do you really have to volunteer every time you are asked for girl scouts, school events or church? Pick your commitments wisely. Saying "no" sometimes may be exactly the solution you need. Prioritize and Plan Try scheduling a mandatory "family management meeting" on Saturday to plan the week's menu, grocery list, and assign a night of cooking to each family member. If there are special supplies or materials the children need for school projects, they must be requested at this meeting. (No more emergency shopping runs during the week.) Extra chores on Sunday, pitching in to shop, doing laundry, preplanning meals for the week are all responsibilities of being "in the family"! Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By Ron Culberson. With a master’s degree in social work, Ron Culberson spent the first part of his career working in a large hospice organization as a clinical social worker, middle manager, and senior leader. As a speaker, humorist, and author of "Do it Well. Make it Fun.The Key to Success in Life, Death, and Almost Everything in Between", he has delivered more than 1,000 presentations to associations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations. His mission is to change the workplace culture so that organizations are more productive and staff are more content. He was also the 2012-2013 president of the National Speakers Association and is a recognized expert on the benefits of humor and laughter.
The C&O Restaurant in Charlottesville, VA is a very special place for my wife and me. Back in 1982, when I was in college, I had more hair but less money. I took my then girlfriend Wendy to the C&O Restaurant for Valentine’s Day. We had a wonderful evening but the meal set me back about sixty dollars and I had to borrow cash from my parents before the check I wrote hit my bank account. Eventually, I was able to pay my parents back and a few years later, despite my lack of financial resources, Wendy married me anyway. More recently, after living near Washington, DC for almost thirty years, we moved back to the Charlottesville area and were delighted to see that the C&O Restaurant was still there. It has since become our go-to restaurant for anniversaries and special events. And luckily, I no longer have to borrow money to eat there. Wendy pays. Anyway, everything we have ordered off the menu at the C&O Restaurant is outstanding. But, when it comes to dessert, there is only one choice—the Sticky Toffee Pudding. It is hands down the best dessert I’ve ever eaten. I’m not sure what’s in it but I’m pretty confident that it has butter, sugar, more butter, and a bit of flour and eggs to hold all the butter together. Every time we get it, we simply melt into a confectionary nirvana. But then, a few minutes later, it’s all gone and the magical moment ends. This is a fact of life. Things are impermanent. But we can still embrace all that we experience so that our lives are enriched along the way. I grew up in Emory, VA, a town that was home to Emory & Henry College, Addison’s Drug Store, and a tiny post office where the Postmaster sometimes read your mail. Our next-door neighbors were Ed and Gini Bingham, a lovely couple who intrigued me with their homemade bread-making skills and the fact that they used honey in their tea instead of white sugar like the rest of us southerners. Ed was a professor at the college, and for the second half of her life, Gini was a potter. You see, when their daughter Kathy was twenty-five, she died in a hiking accident. It was an overwhelming tragedy and for several years after the accident, Gini was so distraught, she said, “I couldn’t go a minute without thinking about it.” As Gini began to emerge form her grief, she felt the need to find an activity to help occupy her mind. So, she studied the craft of pottery, built a kiln in her back yard, and became an exquisite potter. I remember visiting her pottery studio on a regular basis when I was a kid. I’d sit nearby and watch as Gini created bowls, vases, and mugs from spinning lumps of clay. She made some of the most beautiful and unusual pottery I’ve ever seen. In 1986, when Wendy and I got married, a number of my hometown neighbors gave us pieces of Gini’s pottery as wedding gifts. And then, whenever we went back home to visit my parents, we’d stop by her studio to see the newest items she had created. I think we bought at least one piece every time we were there and she’d almost always throw in something for free like a leaf-shaped trivet or an odd looking experimental serving dish. As a result, we collected quite an assortment of “Gini pottery” over the years. Unfortunately, Gini died of cancer several years ago. So, our current collection of soap dispensers, baking dishes, and coffee mugs are the last pieces of her pottery we will ever have. There was a time when we didn’t want to use the pottery for fear that we would break it. We imagined that we could lose it all and be permanently disconnected from our special relationship with Gini. Then, one day, it occurred to me that if we didn’t use any of it, those beautiful mugs and dishes would just sit in the cabinet and never give us any joy. So, now we use everything. And occasionally, we do break a vase or a coffee mug. And when we do, we appropriately feel the loss but we also appreciate the time we had to enjoy it. In the world of mindfulness, there is a valuable principle called impermanence. Basically it reminds us that nothing in our earthly environment lasts forever—not people, not pets, not pottery, not even our time on this planet. Everything physical comes to an end at some point and by recognizing this fact, perhaps we can embrace and appreciate the time we do have in our world more fully. You see, we have a tendency to cling. We cling to people, experiences, and material possessions. And when we cling, the act of clinging can become more important than the joy that these people, experiences, and possessions bring us. As a result of the clinging, we can develop fears and anxiety related to the ultimate loss of these things. In the book, Living with the Empty Chair, Roberta Temes discusses the experience of losing a loved one. She says, “When you no longer fear it or revere it, but can simply accept it, you will know that you are completing your grief work.” I think this is how it works. When we accept each moment, each possession, each person but do not cling to them nor obsess about the fear losing them, we are truly being present in the moment and can wholeheartedly embrace the gift that the relationship to these events, things, and people brings. Wendy and I really enjoy our Sticky Toffee Pudding. Our morning coffee tastes a little bit better when we drink it from one of Gini’s pottery mugs. Our friends and family are always a joy to us. And while we understand that one day each of these things will no longer be here, we have been blessed by them all along the way. This is the principle of impermanence and the way we balance it is to live fully every single day. Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! By LeAnn Thieman. This was originally published on LeAnn's blog.
Research proves that high levels of stress lead to negative health behaviors among healthcare professionals. Researchers measured stress and health behaviors, such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep, by examining the results of series of five annual surveys administered to employees at Mayo Clinic who had access to a wellness center. The study, published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, showed a significant relationship between the stress levels of an employee and four quality of life domains:
Mayo’s latest study linking burnout and high stress levels to poor health behaviors among healthcare workers also found that those with lower stress levels used the wellness center more often, and frequently engaged in other physical activity. Workers reporting lower stress levels used the center about two to three times per week on average, indicting they were meeting the recommended goal of engaging in physical activity most days per week. Those who reported levels of high stress averaged about one wellness center visit per week. And those with three years or more of high stress averaged only 68 usage days per year. The study concluded that “Increasing the awareness of wellness centers and programs in medical environments will increase the quality of life of employees and lead to less physician and staff burnout.” To learn how to increase employee wellness and decrease stress and burnout, visit SelfCare for HealthCare. Looking for your next healthcare speaker? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to make your healthcare event a success! |
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