Today my Wellness was def in need of a recharge! I worked really late (midnightish) then had to be in at 0700. Stealing five minutes to sit quietly and center helps tons, but by 2 pm I realized I hadn't had anything but coffee all day, sure it is American grown Kona but I was acting like Robin Williams on a Snickers commerical. My normal go to when I am stuck away from a grocery store/ farmers market/ my kitchen is an Odwalla bar but was out so I had to bum a Cliff- anyone have any decent and minimally processed options that store semi well in a purse or desk drawer?

The relaxation exercise at:
http://www.kushs.net/kaplan/HW420/JourneyOn.mp3

with the soothing music, low toned narrative, and direction for relaxation did help me to feel me relaxed and reminded me of a technique called grounding that I picked up from a friend. I am not a big fan of the music preferring a cool quiet room to practice breathing techniques, yoga, or meditation and prayer, but to each his own. Guided relaxation is great beginners or when someone is so stressed and caught up in that moment of crazy that even getting started on the wind down process.

Reflections

I look back at what I know about taking care of myself, my family,and patients. I have found that often a person's inner health and strength can affect the outcome of a situation whether that be ailment, injury, or experience. I have been an EMT, MA, medical NCOIC and perpetually a student, but hope to be a board certified physician assistant eventually and when I am an actual NPI #ed provider I want to give the best possible care to my patients and hope that I can not only help them heal physically but turn them on to a path of inner strength and health that can give them a better prognosis for future issues. 

Welcome

Greetings and welcome to my blog, during the upcoming weeks I hope to learn new techniques that will help in my own personal health as well as those I hope to serve in the future.