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Radical Acceptance
Whether you are a nurse on a chaotic med-surg floor, a medical assistant managing a packed waiting room, a physician
Lessons from the Emerald Isle: 5 Irish Traditions to Boost Workplace Well-Being
Hi there. This is your weekly wellness post curator taking a rare minute to speak in the first person. I'm
When Medicine Meets Nature
When we picture intensive care, we tend to imagine beeping monitors, bright lights, and machines. Necessary? Absolutely. Comforting? Not exactly.
Stop Trying to Be Happy
That title probably sounds like terrible wellness advice. After all, most of us spend at least some amount of time
Tackling Blood Draw Anxiety with the Chicago Symphony
Most of us know what we're supposed to do. Exercise more. Sleep more. Eat more vegetables. Schedule the appointment. Get
Your Brain Wants You to Join a Band
Most of us think of music as entertainment. Something to listen to while driving. Working out. Doing the dishes. Avoiding
Your Brain is Your Friend, Support It
Most of us expect some wear and tear as we get older. Our knees may complain a little louder. Reading
People Are Great. Also: Please Leave Me Alone Briefly.
Most of us know we need “me time.” The tricky part is figuring out whether we are actually recharging… or
Everyone Is Definitely Thinking About You. Probably. Maybe. Not Really.
Most of us like to imagine that, by adulthood, we’ve reached a peaceful state of “take me or leave me.”
The Power of the “Micro-Connection”
In the fast-paced environment of a hospital, we often pass dozens of people—colleagues, patients, and visitors—while focused on the next