CARE
BEGINS
WITH YOU
HOW SMALL RITUALS CAN HAVE A BIG
INFLUENCE ON YOUR MINDSET
The impact of self-care, even little things like
wearing comfortable shoes, using a favourite
pen, or taking a coffee break, shouldn’t be
underestimated. Day-to-day rituals such as
these may seem inconsequential; however they
have a significant impact on personal health,
well-being and feelings of contentment. They
contribute to a better work environment which
has a positive effect on colleagues and staff and
even better care for your patients.
Self-care is at the core of healthy and
productive choices individuals make. Now
more than ever, people are mindful about its
importance. For instance, Google searches for
the term reached a five-year high last year. Self-
care is mindful, not mind erasing; taking time
for conscious care can help you avoid burnout
and lower stress levels.
Curious about how chiropractors invest in self-
care, we reached out to some of our members,
and here’s what they told us.
22
FALL/WINTER 2018
I like a little exercise in the
morning, followed by a
square of dark chocolate in
my day as a treat.
Dr. Lynn Dowswell