Tiny Bites of Wagaliciousness

Do you ever question whether you’re in the right profession? That’s fairly common in the veterinary profession, where a childhood dream became a passion and then a career. It’s normal to take stock in what you’re...

Think of your hospital team like a wolf pack. You’re all in it together and the survival of the hospital wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of each team member. Some are needier – think of them as wolf...

Fence off your time off. Here’s what I mean by that – calendar your time off and respect that boundary. No one can be on call 24/7/365 and that includes you. A major part of mental wellbeing is ensuring that you have...

We’re human…no matter how upbeat, no matter how successful, we’ll all have down days and sour moods. Yep, even researchers like me who study how to be happier have gloomy days. Part of being human is having a full...

Language matters, especially in stressful times. A very common phrase in the English language is “commit suicide.” Why might that be problematic? Because it’s judgmental – people commit crimes and suicide is a...

Did you know that what you eat for breakfast can affect your mood until lunch? Yogurt, bananas, nuts, berries and oats all have the power to move your mental attitude up, and so does dark chocolate, fatty fish and...

The older I get the more I understand the value of grey hair. Grey hair means you’ve fought a lot of battles and triumphed through them all. Grey hair means you’ve come to understand that some things are important and...

Sometimes it’s really tough to ask for help. Maybe you’re having to ask the same question you’ve asked before. Maybe the person you need help from intimidates you a little bit. Maybe you feel like you should be able...

Did someone say something hurtful about you? Maybe it was to your face, maybe behind your back or maybe it was the most cowardly version, a social media post. They shot a proverbial arrow and it hit you hard. You have...

Has life just thrown you a huge curve ball? I’ll never forget how hurt, and how frightened I was the night I found out my 30-year marriage was over, and it felt like the fear and pain might last forever. Of course it...

For a minute, think about your life like it’s a map in the mall. You know the one – all the stores laid out before you, with a little red “you are here” mark so you can orient yourself. You don’t judge that little red...

What is the definition of optimism? Oxford’s online dictionary says it’s hopefulness about the successful outcome of something. My mom said it’s knowing how to find the silver lining in even the darkest clouds. Some...