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PHYSICIANS - Learn the emotional superpower of Happy Doctors Navigating a typical day in your practice is an experience in three distinct layers. 1) The Observable Actions Appointments, conversations (patients and staff), procedures, exams, tests ordered, EMR/documentation and all the rest. ~ the OUTER GAME   2) The Thoughts - all the thinking, thinking, thinking Differential diagnoses, decisions, relationship management ~ the COGNITIVE INNER GAME   3) The Feelings associated with all of the above How it feels to be short staffed, running late >> uncertain, disrespected, afraid, frustrated, exhausted, denied, unappreciated - punctuated by ocassional satisfaction, happiness, contentment and bliss. ~ the EMOTIONAL INNER GAME     Layers 1 & 2 are your practice. You were trained for this.   Layer 3 is the first-person experience of being a doctor. Specifically, YOUR experience of being a doctor in these challenging times.   If layer 3 is not going well it can dramatically affect your ability to make it through the actions of the day, do a good job and not exhaust yourself in the process.   And if your emotional experience of your practice is a negative one, I'm sure there are legitimate reasons you feel this way .... and yet, you still have to see the patients on today's schedule before you can check out and head back home.   Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to release those negative emotions - just let them go.   Do the work in a calm, focused, efficient routine - no matter what is going on around you.    No drama, no distractions. See the patients, do the notes and get back home to your family ASAP.   10 years ago I developed a mindfulness technique that gives you this superpower.   I've taught it to thousands of doctors since then. Today I want to share it with you   Learn how to become the Eye of the Storm with a single breath - any time you need it.   It's all in an online video training series we call One Minute Mindfulness   You can learn the SqueeGee Breath Release today Practice it today For immediate benefit with each breath POP yourself out of the whirlwind into a whole different head space and energy level ... every time. The videos can earn you up to 19 CME credits It's research-proven to lower stress in physicians.  Lifetime Access is only $97 ! https://lnkd.in/gyJwnrNV   ~ I learned how I could let go of all the worry with a breath no one else even notices. ~ "I feel like a healer again"  ~ "Keeps giving me back time I would have normally wasted on worrying"  ~ "Always puts me in a better mood, even when things are tough at work, or at home"  ~ Your mindfulness curriculum has been the spark for something amazing for me ~ I started to see results within just a few days. ~ Now I use the squeegee breath in my everyday relationships and taught it to my staff and patients. ~ It always helps me calm down and be really present with the person in front of me at the moment.”

Our latest blog dives into the crucial discussion on physician burnout and resilience. Discover the power of mindfulness as an evidence-based tool and explore innovative research on resilience strategies. Learn how characteristics like useful attitudes, gratification, and resilience building can create positive resource spirals, shielding against burnout. 🔗 Read the full blog at: https://lnkd.in/gy-y7zeA

🌟 Exciting News for Hospital Doctors! 🌟 Are you a hospital doctor looking for effective ways to manage stress and enhance your well-being? Look no further! Mindfulness Stress Therapy might just be the game-changer you've been searching for. 🧘⚕️✨ Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can have remarkable benefits for doctors working in high-pressure environments. Here's what you can expect from incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine: 1️⃣ Stress Reduction: Mindfulness helps you cultivate a sense of calm amidst the chaos. By bringing your attention to the present moment, you can reduce stress levels and promote a more peaceful state of mind, even during challenging situations. 2️⃣ Enhanced Focus: Mindfulness has been proven to sharpen concentration and improve focus. As a hospital doctor, being fully present and attentive to your patients' needs is crucial. Mindfulness allows you to be more present in each moment, leading to better patient care. 3️⃣ Emotional Resilience: The demanding nature of your profession can sometimes take a toll on your emotional well-being. Mindfulness equips you with tools to navigate through difficult emotions, fostering resilience and preventing burnout. 4️⃣ Improved Work-Life Balance: Finding the balance between your demanding career and personal life can be a challenge. Mindfulness helps you create boundaries, manage your time more effectively, and prioritize self-care, leading to a healthier work-life integration. 5️⃣ Better Patient Relationships: Mindfulness cultivates empathy and compassion, allowing you to connect more deeply with your patients. By being fully present and attentive, you can provide the highest level of care and build stronger patient-doctor relationships. If you're ready to experience the incredible benefits of Mindfulness Stress Therapy, join us for an upcoming workshop specifically designed for hospital doctors. Discover practical techniques and strategies to integrate mindfulness into your daily life and witness the positive impact it can have on your well-being and professional performance. Don't let stress control your life. Take charge of your mental well-being and unlock your full potential as a hospital doctor. 🌟🌈 Comment below if you're interested, and let's embark on this transformative journey together! 🙌 #MindfulnessStressTherapy #DoctorsWellbeing #TakingCareOfOurHealers #resiliencebuilders

What’s been the most powerful but previously under-used skillset for my overall wellbeing as a leader? 🕵♂️ 💥 Mastering my breathing. No s***, Sherlock. I mean it, hear me out. I’ve been geeking out on breathing for some years now: studying the human nervous system, yogic breathing practices, holotropic breathwork, learning free-diving. The list goes on. ❓ Why? Breathing is the ONLY system in the body that is both completely automatic and also under our control. Meaning, it allows you to alter your emotional state at will. Studies have found that improper breathing patterns are associated with anxiety, stress, sleep and even conditions like asthma and hypertension. As someone familiar with high anxiety, learning to listen to my body has been life-changing, and breathing is the gateway to more body awareness (check out the podcast we did with Sha Hurley about ‘Managing Challenging Emotions’, link below). 🌬 A real life example: A coach once told me that my inhale seems a bit over-labored, my exhale happens directly after inhale, and I wait a moment until I have to inhale again. I thought this is just how I breathe. WRONG. How we breathe is how we live. In my case, I was used to living with a scarcity mindset. There was always something missing. Not enough time, money etc. This showed up in my breathing patterns. Who knew?! Since starting to pay attention to, study and practice how I breathe, I’ve experienced major shifts in my mood and wellbeing. And I have data to prove it, see below. 📈 The screenshot shows my Heart Rate Variability, HRV (in short: a metric that tells how relaxed your nervous system is) trend line since August 2022. Breathing and nervous system health are closely correlated. I’ve of course done other things for my health beyond breathing too that are impacting the chart. However - while I’m not a medical expert, nor do I claim that breathing alone will make us healthy - for me personally it has played a massive role. ▶ What can you do to learn about your breathing patterns? 1. Study: Read James Nestor’s book ‘Breath’ 2. Practice: Check out practices e.g. for diaphragmatic breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and physiological sigh 3. Track: I personally love ŌURA. I track my Heart Rate Variability (HRV) with it. "Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is the only moment." - Thich Nhat Hanh #consciousleadership #resilience #breathe

THE JOY OF SHARING: The Importance of Compassion and Mindfulness in Healthcare. Hello my friends, “Effective Healthcare” is not just about medical treatments; it's about doctors and practitioners dedicating their time and compassion to help patients heal and recover. Be mindful, positive emotions matter in this process. Encouragement and support from healthcare providers can boost healing and positive well-being for patients. It's all about fostering a positive emotional connection. This is especially crucial for chronic and complex illnesses. Patients should be encouraged to take charge of their health. It's not just about what doctors do; it's about the actions patients take for their own well-being. Supporting others emotionally, with genuine care and compassion, goes a long way. This could be kind words, gestures, or simply being there for them. It's essential for maintaining good mental health. Doctors play a vital role, but they should also seriously consider approaches that help patients feel whole, healthy, and connected with their bodies. Mindfulness, a different way of looking at health, reveals that people can control their focus. This can significantly help manage pain and stress. Integrative health and wellness take a broader approach. It addresses the patient's main concern but also considers their overall well-being. Aerobic conditioning, mindfulness, and nutrition often take a back seat to medications and surgeries. Let’s remember, finding a balance between these practices is vital in today's healthcare landscape. We should move towards empowering patients. Practices like mindfulness have shown they can reduce burnout among healthcare providers and keep patients engaged. My friends, you see when patients realize they have control over their daily choices and mindset, they can bring about positive changes in their lives through practices like mindfulness meditation for self-healing. Namaste🙏 #compassion #mindfulness #mediation #healing #wellness

🤔 Are you ready to quiet your mind? 🤔Reduce negative thought patterns? 🤔Improve your ability to concentrate? 🤔Manage stress and anxiety? Then, you want to sign up NOW for Samantha Amit’s upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. 💫 Start Date: July 2, 2024 💫Eight weeks 💫Live, interactive, life-changing. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxHGC3HN 😊 The MBSR program is firmly grounded in science and has a track record of proven outcomes. 😊MBSR helps cultivate a non-judgmental present-moment awareness, enabling you to respond to challenges with greater clarity and resilience. (Duke Health) 😊Research shows that MBSR improves working memory, executive functioning, cognitive flexibility, and focused attention. (Duke Health) 😊You’ll develop a different relationship to stress. (UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health) 😊The MBSR program provides you with tools to better manage physical and mental distress associated with various health conditions. (Paul Grossman, Ludger Niemann, Stefan Schmidt, Harald Walach-National Center for Biotechnology Information) The Back Story Jon Kabat-Zinn developed the MBSR program in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His goal was to teach patients mindfulness meditation and other mindfulness practices to help them manage chronic pain, anxiety, stress, and other health conditions. Through Kabat-Zinn’s research, he found strong evidence that his MBSR program significantly relieved suffering and improved the well-being of participants. Following a body of scientific research, by the mid-1980s, more than 80% of American medical schools had adopted some aspect of mindfulness training or education as part of their degree programs. Today, hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s MBSR program's groundbreaking research and dedication. MBSR With Samantha Amit Now, you have the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey with experienced mindfulness coach Samantha Amit through the MBSR program. So sign up NOW, and we’ll see you soon. https://lnkd.in/dxHGC3HN

App-Based Mindfulness for Attenuation of Subjective and Physiological Stress Reactivity in a Population With Elevated Stress: Randomized Controlled Trial - JMIR mHealth and uHealth #AppBasedMindfulness: A Solution for Stress Reactivity A recent #RandomizedControlledTrial explores the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness in reducing subjective and physiological stress reactivity in individuals with elevated stress levels. The study aimed to determine whether a mindfulness app could provide a feasible and accessible intervention for stress management. ##The Study Design The study employed a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the impact of app-based mindfulness on stress reactivity. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which received access to a mindfulness app, or the control group, which did not receive any intervention. ##Measuring Stress Reactivity To assess stress reactivity, the study utilized subjective and physiological measures. Subjective measures included self-reported stress levels ai.mediformatica.com #health #mentalhealth #this #affordability #data #insurance #provider #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3rILQdJ)

My top 7 ways to supercharge focus naturally I have a health condition that makes focusing a challenge. I try to avoid defaulting to medication, so I have discovered some powerful hacks to help me concentrate. Yes, this helps when I’m writing blog posts, newsletters and more for holistic health providers! Maybe they will help you, too. Here are my top 7: Getting enough and restful sleep. This is self-explanatory. Many people know from personal experience how much more highly functioning your brain is when you’re refreshed versus tired. The Pomodoro technique. I came across this one online about two years ago. Invented by a college student, The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method based on 25-minute stretches of focused work broken by five-minute breaks. Longer breaks, typically 15 to 30 minutes, are taken after four consecutive work intervals. Each work interval is called a pomodoro, the Italian word for tomato (plural: pomodori.) Dissecting big tasks into bite-size pieces helps me get it done! Study and work music. YouTube is a wonderful resource for free music to help you focus. Pick your poison: white noise, piano music, etc. I love a genre of music called “Dark Academia.” It’s classical music with a moody twist. One melody I love is called,“Sherlock and Moriarty Dark Piano for Tea with Villain.” Meditation. This one rocked and surprised me. I learned that an app called Balance offered a free year’s subscription. I immediately downloaded it. I gave it a whirl that night, immersing myself in a 3 minute breathing meditation. I was stunned to find sharper focus the next day. And this happened every morning after I meditated the night before. I never thought meditation would work for me, but now I am a believer. Acupuncture. This is fantastic for my anxiety and also helps me concentrate. I am ecstatic I discovered acupuncture and I encourage others to look into it. It’s for more than physical ailments! Far more! In a pinch, coffee can help me focus, and it’s particularly energizing when I am tired. But I don’t overdo it. Too much caffeine makes me anxious, agitated and can impair sleep. I silence my phone. Enough said. Do you ever need a little help focusing? What are your natural go-to’s? #contentwriting #mentalhealth #holistichealth #functionalmedicine

Taking care of our well-being is important. Practicing mindfulness allows our mind to focus on the present and observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment. As a result, it helps to reduce stress, improve mental well-being, improve focus, and enable proper functioning in daily tasks. Working in healthcare is challenging because of the high expectations from patients, doctors, and staff to perform well. We need to be in good mental shape and physically stable to help others effectively. So, let's start practicing now! ✅ Here is an article that discusses how mindfulness can bring advantages to our well-being.

Do you meditate? What effects do #meditation and #mindfulness exercises have on your physical and mental health? #research on meditation and #ageing, #stressmanagement, #emotionalregulation, #memory, #anxiety, and #sleepdisorders, among others, is providing evidence that: * mindfulness meditation improves concentration and memory and reduces stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and even the risk of heart disease among the elderly; * meditation has a significant effect on people’s attentiveness and ability to regulate their emotions; * it can reduce stress-induced inflammation, which otherwise increases the risk of illnesses including anxiety, depression, asthma, cardiovascular disease, stroke and neurodegenerative disorders among university students. What would be the next steps for health institutions? * Adding meditation practice to other #healthcare packages; * Stimulating more research on the effects of mindfullness meditation to support evidence-based policymaking on #health. What about individuals, what can each one of us do to support our own quality of life in an affordable way? What about starting the weekend with some mindfulness? There is plenty of resources freely available on the web and in mobile apps. If you would like to know more about these studies, check this link, published by Horizon - The EU Research and Innovation Magazine. https://lnkd.in/dvey4UPZ #sdg3