Hmmm....this inkblot is a toughie. Not very obvious images. What do you see?
Remember: This is not an original Rorschach. That would be unethical to post!
Remember: This is not an original Rorschach. That would be unethical to post!
The Power of "What"
Sometimes the question "why?" is a good one. Like, why can't we live in a more peaceful world? Or why did I eat *all* those cookies? And why don't we call mustaches mouthbrows?
But there are times - especially during a crisis - when "why" may not the best puzzle to solve. When you're in an emotional entanglement, a difficult predicament or a physical hardship, asking "what" will do more.
What has directionality.
Why keeps you stuck in circular thinking.
What offers solutions.
What offers solutions.
Why offers no game plan.
So, the next time you find yourself in a bad place, ask yourself:
"What can I do to make things better?
not
"Why is this happening to me?
Once the crisis is over THEN you can search for the "Why".
What's Unique about Your Heart?
 You love easily and without fear of rejection. You believe that love is the meaning of life. You wish you could connect with every single person in the world. Relationships are a cornerstone of your life. You think that life has a purpose. You try to live each moment with as much meaning as possible. You deeply care for your friends and family. Anyone close to you feels amazingly loved. |
Grand Rounds 7:46
Grand Rounds is a weekly round up of the best health blog posts on the Internet. Each week a different blogger takes turns hosting - me this time around - and summarizes the submissions of the week.As a music lover, I thought I'd give Grand Rounds a vintage vinyl feel. So please make sure your phonographs are ready to go. Thanks to Dr. Val Jones and Dr. Nick Genes for the invite.
Song ListStriving: By Glass Hospital A moving post about the life and experiences of an 88 year old doctor who gave much to others.
Beyond Bullet Points: By Dr. Shock This post looks at how multimedia teachings improve medical student retention.
QD: News Everyday - Rise in Antidepressants Called into Question:By ACP Internist This post highlights how perscriptions for antidepressants by non-psychiatric professionals has increased over more than a decade.
How to Prevent Drowning: By Healthline A straightforward read on risk for and prevention of drowning.
If You Can't Say Something Nice" By Table for One This post looks at the difficulties doctors face in presenting bad news to patients and their families.
Song List
Dislocated Shouler - Relationship Realignment: By In Sickness and In Health Injury and illness can press on the dynamics of a relationship. This post looks autonomy and dependence.
OCD Perfectionism and Social Anxiety Treatment: Tweet Your Way To Better Health How the use of social media can lessen anxiety disorders in children and adults.
High Profile People Who Live With Mood Disorders: By Dr. Deb This short video shows just how many high profile people have mood disorders - and helps to take stigma out of mental illness.
Song List
Nine Signs You Should Fire Your Patient: By Insureblog Well written post on when patients might need to get the boot.
Unintended Consequences of Changing the Current 510K System for Moderate Risk Devices: By Health Business Blog Looks at the approval process of medical devices and how they are enough safegaurds in place.
The Ship of State Capsized by a Silver Tsunami of Greedy Geezers: By Health AGEnda A well written argument regarding the recent Wall Street Journal op-ed that reported that medicare patients see their doctors more than non-medicare patients.
Bad Language: Words One Patient Won't Use (And Hopes You Won't Either): By Prepared Patient How certain words can shift the focus away from what patients really need.
US Rumor and Hospital Report: By Not Running a Hospital A gloves-off review of the annual hospital review from US News and World Report.
A One Song Album
Die Taal: By Bongi : This post looks at speaking English at Grand Rounds.
QD: News Everyday - Rise in Antidepressants Called into Question:By ACP Internist This post highlights how perscriptions for antidepressants by non-psychiatric professionals has increased over more than a decade.
How to Prevent Drowning: By Healthline A straightforward read on risk for and prevention of drowning.
If You Can't Say Something Nice" By Table for One This post looks at the difficulties doctors face in presenting bad news to patients and their families.
Song ListDislocated Shouler - Relationship Realignment: By In Sickness and In Health Injury and illness can press on the dynamics of a relationship. This post looks autonomy and dependence.
OCD Perfectionism and Social Anxiety Treatment: Tweet Your Way To Better Health How the use of social media can lessen anxiety disorders in children and adults.
High Profile People Who Live With Mood Disorders: By Dr. Deb This short video shows just how many high profile people have mood disorders - and helps to take stigma out of mental illness.
Song ListNine Signs You Should Fire Your Patient: By Insureblog Well written post on when patients might need to get the boot.
Unintended Consequences of Changing the Current 510K System for Moderate Risk Devices: By Health Business Blog Looks at the approval process of medical devices and how they are enough safegaurds in place.
The Ship of State Capsized by a Silver Tsunami of Greedy Geezers: By Health AGEnda A well written argument regarding the recent Wall Street Journal op-ed that reported that medicare patients see their doctors more than non-medicare patients.
Bad Language: Words One Patient Won't Use (And Hopes You Won't Either): By Prepared Patient How certain words can shift the focus away from what patients really need.
US Rumor and Hospital Report: By Not Running a Hospital A gloves-off review of the annual hospital review from US News and World Report.
A One Song AlbumDie Taal: By Bongi : This post looks at speaking English at Grand Rounds.