Pasqua South Medical Centre

10/02/2023

We are in the last quarter of 2023---the final stretch before 2023 goes into the history books!

What goals have you made that you have yet to see as a reality? What can you do today to increase your likelihood of reaching those goals?

10/01/2023

It's a new month, and amazing things will not just occur because of luck.

Happy October.

09/25/2023

Last month, I had the privilege to be featured in USA Today. I encourage you to re-challenge how you look at mental health and mental fitness. The more I study this topic, and the more patients and clients I interact with, the more I realize that many mental health challenges are just a symptom of underlying human challenges.

Mitchell says she wants to challenge the way society views mental health and fitness by taking a holistic approach, which means taking the whole person into account

09/15/2023

Rethink Fridays: A Fresh Perspective 🌟

TGIF? How about TGI every day? Instead of treating Fridays as the week's finish line, let's reframe our mindset. Use Fridays as a reminder to recharge daily, not just on weekends. I encourage you to find time every day to recharge--whether it's to dance, to journal, reorganize a closet, enjoy nature or whatever else recharges your energy tank.

09/12/2023

I don't believe in luck.

I am not lucky; I have dared to get up after disappointments, rejections or losses.

I've dared to keep trying, learning, practicing, and caring more.

So many times, people just see the apparent wins, but they have no idea of the sacrifices, persistence and years of training that goes into succeeding.

09/09/2023

Mental fitness and physical fitness go hand in hand.

🙋How calm are you?
🙋How quickly can you recover from a challenge?
🙋 Can you find the good (the gift) in even the most challenging situations?

Explore the power of mental fitness. Boost your well-being, harness neuroplasticity, embrace flow, and learn strategies for enhanced mental health.

09/08/2023

The case for mental fitness

Here are just a few benefits of enhancing mental fitness in your workspace:

✅ Improved decision making
✅ Improved communication & teamwork
✅ Better stress management
✅Increased awareness and attention to detail.

Tips to enhance mental resilience among workers

09/07/2023

A quick read.

One of my favorites is "What can I learn from this."--having the attitude to see the gift in the problem, even the most challenging situations.

Very few of us are able to quickly adapt to stressful situations. Harvard psychologist Dr. Courtney Warren shares the powerful phrases that the most emotionally resilient people say every day.

08/30/2023

📱 Social Media Detox: Reclaim Your Time 🌟

While social media can be valuable, excessive use can consume much of our time and energy. It's essential to be mindful of how much time we spend scrolling through feeds and engaging in purposeful online interactions.

Consider taking a social media detox to reclaim your time and focus on meaningful activities. Allocate specific times for social media use, and be intentional about the content you consume.

Remember, your time is precious. Use it wisely and purposefully.

08/26/2023

Weekend Vibes........

Yup.....I like to rest and "sleep in", as my brain goes in overdrive, recharges and creates fantastic ideas with a clear-laser-focused action.

Sleep is good.

08/22/2023

Educators, are you ready to get back to the classroom? Burnout does not have to be inevitable.

As the new school year approaches, mental health experts say the well-being of our educators is more crucial than ever.

08/06/2023

Strong physician leadership is essential when policies and practices are being made that impact patient care. Our medical experience and expertise matter. Enough Said!

Physician-administrators appear to be quite effective leaders precisely because they are physicians. Yet, health care leadership requires much more than just being a physician; it requires great leadership and social skills.