April 20, 2020: One of my favorite Maya Angelou quotes is “if you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”  Life has caused us to be anything but normal and we are witnessing just how amazing each other is.  Maya also said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how … [Read more...]

April 13, 2002 – How are you acting with intention?  Are you being intentional about washing your hands, cleaning your work area and home, staying connected with family and friends even though social isolation is our new normal?  I hope you are taking time to identify what is important to you and where your priorities lie.  As I drive home I see families riding bikes, taking … [Read more...]

April 6, 2020 -Lately I’ve heard this statement, “It doesn’t get easier.  We get stronger!”  I believe we are getting stronger.  We are learning, adapting, and supporting each other and our patients.  We are finding ways to stay connected emotionally while being socially distant.  Clinicians who never interacted are now working side-by-side. It amazes me the innovation and … [Read more...]

March 30, 2020:  What have you learned from the past few weeks? Have you learned that you are stronger and braver than you thought? Have you learned that you are a problem solver, quick thinker, encourager, comforter, expert, resource person, and change agent? How are you handling stress? Are you taking time to renew? Do you make sure to get enough sleep, get more exercise, eat … [Read more...]

March 23, 2020:  Conquering fear and increasing courage is something we are all doing on a minute-by-minute basis as we learn how to navigate COVID-19 and the opportunities we have preparing for and caring for patients who need our help. Joe Tye sent out an e-book last week titled “Everyday Courage for Extraordinary Times; Simple Strategies for Surviving, Striving, and Thriving … [Read more...]