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The Busy PTs Guide to Finding Balance

Balancing Expectations
by JANEY GOUDE
Life isn't about avoiding storms, but about learning to dance in the rain. Most of my life's storms result from those everyday events that pop up like little twirling tornados and send me into a tailspin. More and more I'm realizing they usually come Read More...
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Communicating Like a Professional
by JANEY GOUDE
Do people think you act "professionally"? That may depend on who's watching. Our world changes quickly, especially technology. Some people keep pace with that technology better than others. (I had to have my daughter show me how to access a text message, Read More...
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It's Easy For You
by JANEY GOUDE
My two pre-teen daughters and I were cleaning baseboards when a scuffle broke out. Lauren interrupted Hannah—again. Instead of telling Lauren this interruption was frustrating, Hannah blurted out, "Go ahead, it was your idea to tell the story in the first Read More...
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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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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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Most Embarrassing Moment
by JANEY GOUDE
Everybody has those days. With four kids, I probably have more than my share! This particular day, it had nothing to do with my kids. I went through a drive-thru for a milkshake. A seemingly simple feat, but I'll admit I'm not your run of the mill milkshake Read More...
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Who is Doing Your Job?
by JANEY GOUDE
I'm transferring my kids' care from the pediatrician to my family doctor. As with anything medical, paperwork precedes productivity. So, I took the completed release forms to the pediatrician. The next day, I received a call saying I'd have to pick up Read More...
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Human Error or Negligence?
by JANEY GOUDE
Recently I received an email rejoicing that an unborn child had saved the mother's life. My joy was short circuited by my anger. The unborn child should never have been called upon to save her mother's life...that task was the responsibility of the ER 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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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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