by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Jun 26, 2012 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Wellness Tips & Information
by Dr. Noelle Nelson It has been a miserable day. You overslept, your hair-dryer died in a brief flash of evil burning smell, you forgot to get gas on your way home last night and had to wait in line at the pump this morning. Your boss has a new favorite (and...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 20, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Holiday Wellness Tips, Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
By Darlene Lancer The stress of the holidays triggers sadness and depression for many people. This time of year is especially difficult because there’s an expectation of feeling merry and generous. People compare their emotions to what they assume others are...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Dec 6, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
Author: Carolyn Ellis A key ingredient for success is to make an unwavering commitment to your own self-care. Practicing meaningful self-care can be a hard challenge, especially for those of us who get so much joy and passion from offering our services and wisdom in a...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Nov 22, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Holiday Wellness Tips, Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS For many of people this week marks the beginning of a very active, exciting season. Unfortunately, in addition to all the fun and joy stress levels also tend to rise. That makes this a perfect time to Pause for Wellness™! As people...
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Oct 18, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Self-Care, Wellness Tips & Information
By: Alexis Walters Emotions can feel frightening, nebulous, confusing, painful, freeing, life-giving, cathartic, and so much more. They are our felt experience of our lives and of ourselves. In the purest sense, emotion consists of sensation felt in the physical body....
by Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP | Sep 6, 2011 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Wellness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness Tips & Information, Workplace Wellness
By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS Stress comes in many flavors. Sometimes it’s the annoying red lights you catch when you’re running late. Other times it’s the excitement and nerves of starting something new. No matter what it looks like, prolonged exposure to stress...