Mindset The New Psychology of Success Carol S. Dweck, PhD Who should read: Anyone who has experienced the journey of training/learning in veterinary medicine. Favorite quote: “In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” “Becoming is […]
Getting To Yes Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Roger Fisher and William Ury Who should read: Anyone negotiating for their own needs and well-being. Favorite quote: “Agreement becomes much easier if both parties feel ownership of the ideas.” “We tend to assume that because the other side’s positions are opposed to ours, their interests must also […]
Self-Compassion The Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself Kristin Neff, PhD Who should read: Anyone who would cringe if they saw a loved one being treated the way you treat yourself. Favorite quotes: “Western culture places great emphasis on being kind to our friends, family, and neighbors who are struggling. Not so when it comes […]
Getting To Yes Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Roger Fisher and William Ury Who should read: If you need to reach an agreement between two parties. Pretty much all veterinary personnel! Favorite quotes: “Separate the people from the problem.” “Focus on the interests, not positions.” “Don’t deduce their intentions from your fears.” Why I feel […]
Perfectly Hidden Depression How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression Margaret Robinson Rutherford, PhD Who should read: Anyone who operates under perfectionism Favorite quote: “…the characteristics of perfectly hidden depression, in moderation, can be helpful. But when they begin to govern every aspect of your being, they can become a huge problem.” “If […]
Grit Angela Duckworth Who should read: Anyone who needs some motivation and skills to persist. Anyone desiring the perseverance of a corgi who lost a kibble under the couch. Favorite quotes: –“if you want to stay engaged for more than a few years in any endeavor, you’ll need to find a way to enjoy the nuances […]
How To Win Friends & Influence People Part I: Connecting with Communication Skills Dale Carnegie Who should read: Any staff that have interactions with each other or clientele! Favorite quote: Dealing with people is probably the biggest problem you face. We learn in vet school: ‘Every pet has an owner attached to the other end of the […]
Dying to Be Free A Healing Guide for Families after a Suicide Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch Who should read: If you’ve lost someone to suicide, or are trying to support those who have. Best quote: “At the moment an individual ends his life, he ends his pain. In that very same moment, the suffering of those […]
Shame doesn’t help us. It hurts us. Brene Brown has spent her career studying the impact of shame on individuals, and she’s found it is associated with isolation, paralysis, and a fixed mindset. Shame shuts down our hope that we can do better. It is the belief that we are bad, and we cannot change […]
I Thought It Was Just Me(But It Isn’t) Making the Journey from “What will people think?” to “I am enough” Brene Brown Who should read: Anyone suffering from imposter syndrome, feeling that they aren’t “enough”, or suffering from shame (different than guilt!). Favorite quotes: “When we believe success should be effortless, we simultaneously set ourselves up for […]
I would be lying if I tried to pretend boundary setting was an easy skill to learn. I actually found it more challenging than most of my professional, clinical training! Here were my biggest struggles while learning. I’ve seen these same struggles play out in colleagues, so I wanted you to know you will not […]
