Book Rounds: The Mindset of Failure in Veterinary Medicine


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Professional Health, Professional Skills Development

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 […]

June 13, 2022

Book Rounds: Hiding Your Mental Health


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Well-being

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 […]

August 11, 2021

Book Rounds: Shame Resilience


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Professional Health, Professional Skills Development, Well-being

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 […]

February 3, 2021

Book Rounds: Boundaries


Book Rounds, Clinical Practice, Mindset, Personal Growth, Professional Health, Professional Skills Development, Well-being

Boundaries Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend Who should read: All humans. Seriously.  Favorite quotes:  “He doesn’t have a problem. You do… He doesn’t have a problem because you’ve taken it from him.” “We are responsible to others and for ourselves.” Why I feel it is important to veterinary medicine: We are conditioned and pre-selected as a profession to have […]

January 4, 2021

Book Rounds: Happiness


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Well-being

The Happiness Advantage The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work Shawn Achor Who should read: Anyone who struggles to find happiness in their work.  Favorite quote: “Like secondhand smoke, the leakage of emotions can make a bystander an innocent casualty of someone else’s toxic state.” Daniel Golemen. “Our emotions.. are enormously […]

December 1, 2020

Book Rounds: Self-Compassion


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Well-being

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 […]

June 8, 2020