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The Busy PTs Guide to Finding Balance

Spring Cleaning
by JANEY GOUDE
Last week my oldest daughter looked at our dining table centerpiece and asked, "Mom, if you went in someone's home and they had this much dust, what would you say?" I told her if I knew they'd had a month like we just had, I'd give them a pass. Long story Read More...
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Are You Ready For a Date?
by JANEY GOUDE
How can you get the most out of your date? What can you do that will supercharge yourself or your relationship with your spouse, child or friend? This month is all about atmosphere! In April my husband and I enjoyed a weekend-long date with our two oldest Read More...
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Try It, You'll Like It
by JANEY GOUDE
"When you catch yourself becoming irritated or disturbed at circumstances, stop and laugh at the little things that steal your peace." - Debi Pearl Driving down the road last week, I caught myself being entertained by other drivers. Granted, I wasn't Read More...
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Microchipping: It's Not Just for Fido Anymore
by JANEY GOUDE
I'm not a big news buff, but by now my husband would have clued me in on something this sensational. Amazingly, he hadn't heard of it either. I just read an article on the use of microchips in Alzheimer's patients. Yes, I said IN. The same technology Read More...
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All Weather Dates
by JANEY GOUDE
This has been a crazy month so far, how about you? Spring fever is knocking at our door, but the weather keeps driving us back inside. Yesterday we experienced our high temp early in the morning. As the day progressed, the mercury kept falling and the Read More...
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Life Changing List
by JANEY GOUDE
Would you like to know how to make time for what is important to you? The answer is as simple as two little letters: N-O. But simple is not always easy. Actually saying "No" can be difficult. Knowing when to say "No" can be equally challenging. Basic Read More...
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Valentine Surprise
by JANEY GOUDE
As a kid I intensely disliked Valentine's Day. I've always been an over-analyzer, so deciding which card was right for which friend was painful. Should I give Abbie the puppy or the kitty Valentine? What if she spells her name "Abi"? What if I forget Read More...
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JUST SAY “NO!”
by JANEY GOUDE
There is simply not enough time in a day to do all I want and need to do. How about you? If you are like me, always wishing for just a few more minutes--or hours--read on. In 10 years, what will you regret NOT doing today? That is what you need to make Read More...
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Date Time
by JANEY GOUDE
One of the most difficult tasks is finding down time with my husband and my kids. In the daily chaos that is life, time always seems to slip through my fingers. There is always "to do" list left over at the end of my day. I'm guessing I'm not alone. So Read More...
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Cure For The Common Meltdown
by JANEY GOUDE
Have you ever had one of those days when your deepest desire is for the world to stop spinning so you can get off? A day that starts off bad and snowballs until you want to crawl under a table and disappear? Unfortunately, all too often I ride the spiral Read More...
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Who's the Boss?
by JANEY GOUDE
"Because I said so." I hate saying those four little words almost as much as I hated hearing them! One of the most important facets of accepting different perspectives is understanding that the person in authority gets to decide whose perspective to act Read More...
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Perspectives in Client Care: The First Time, Every Time
by JANEY GOUDE
Who did you choose for your perspective challenge? Whether it was someone at work or someone at home, a common source of conflict is that one person is grappling with the situation for the first time, while the other person either deals with the situation Read More...
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Balancing Perspectives--Right or Wrong?
by JANEY GOUDE
Two weeks ago we started a series on how our perspective influences client care...for better or worse. When it comes right down to it, I only have one perspective: mine. I can say I am open-minded and accepting of others' viewpoints, but every circumstance Read More...
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De-fusing Your Workplace
by JANEY GOUDE
This time of year can be joyous, exciting and wonderful. But it can also be a time filled with sadness, stress and short fuses. The stress of the holidays can lead people to act in ways they normally wouldn't. Situations that are usually no big deal can Read More...
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Perspectives and Client Care - For Better or Worse
by JANEY GOUDE
I recently read a letter to the editor in which an OT called PTs on the carpet for "pushing too hard." The author was a retired OT who had undergone physical therapy and felt her physical condition had been adversely affected by PTs who aggressively forged Read More...
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