Don’t Treat Others as You’d Like to be Treated

Don’t Treat Others as You’d Like to be Treated FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, November 27, 2007 Even with the best of intentions, you might miss addressing someone’s needs if you only think about what you would...

What to Do When the Nest is Suddenly Empty

What to Do When the Nest is Suddenly Empty FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, November 6, 2007 It can be emotionally challenging when a child moves away. Here’s how to let go, find support and embrace this new phase in life...

Tackling Workplace Bullying

Tackling Workplace Bullying FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, October 16, 2007 If it remains unaddressed, it can have serious consequences for offender, colleagues and patient care It is wonderful to see that physician health is...

It’s Never Too Late to Learn Money Management Skills

It’s Never Too Late to Learn Money Management Skills FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, April 24, 2007 Tax time reminds us that despite being high-earners, physicians often over-extend themselves financially, creating a...

Nurture Your Funny Bone for a Healthy Workplace

Nurture Your Funny Bone for a Healthy Workplace FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, March 27, 2007 Contrary to the thought that humour is inappropriate for work, fun can improve productivity and collegiality while reducing stress...

Looking to Retire? Get Ready Emotionally

Looking to Retire? Get Ready Emotionally FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, February 27, 2007 “OK, it’s now the new year. Let’s get on with it,” my patient said grudgingly, as if we were about to start a root canal procedure. I...

Resolving to Start Exercising Again? These Tips Can Help

Resolving to Start Exercising Again? These Tips Can Help FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, December 06, 2006 It can be hard to find time, but doctors owe themselves a healthy body and mind Yesterday afternoon, I finished my...

Volunteering: You May Think it’ll Suck, but it Won’t

Volunteering: You May Think it’ll Suck, but it Won’t FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, October 24, 2006 Like a recent campaign for an Ottawa summer camp, we need to motivate physicians to get involved in professional...

Unwell Colleagues Need Understanding, Support

Unwell Colleagues Need Understanding, Support FREE GUIDE: 10 TIPS TO DEAL WITH STRESS Medical PostHelping Hand Column, September 26, 2006 Reluctant to seek help, MDs who finally take care of themselves fear insensitive reaction of peers. It is September, and the...