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Take Care of Yourself First

Dr. Stacey — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:04:07 +0000

When travelling by plane, we are always given the airline safety announcement that tells passengers “…in the event of loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop down from above. You should always put on your own mask first and then attend to others who might need assistance”. In Australia, we were reminded of this recently when a Qantas jet flying from Adelaide to Melbourne depressurised suddenly. Many passengers were likely tempted in the moment to ignore those instructions and instinctively take care of any small children or elderly people seated nearby. But airlines offer this life-saving tip with good reason: You can only adequately care for others when you’ve taken proper steps to take care of yourself.

As parents, we are regularly so focused on serving others that we sometimes do so at our own expense. Often, the price we pay is reflected in our energy levels and drive to get things done. The less oxygen we give ourselves, the less energy and enthusiasm we will have to serve others.

Here are some examples of where the habit of serving others first can creep into your life and your practice:

Squeezing needy clients in at the end of a shift
Never saying “no” to your kids, clients or work colleagues
Not stopping to reflect on your values
Knowing better what pleases others than yourself
Not voicing your opinions or concerns
Rarely finding enough time (or finances) for a holiday
Infrequently asking others for help

Caring for yourself better by putting your own oxygen mask on first can result in increased presence, more drive, improved physical and emotional well-being, greater happiness, less emotional sensitivity and more inspiration (from within), ultimately leading to higher levels of effectiveness and success.

We all hope and plan never to run out of energy or motivation. If you can see yourself in any of the above examples, please refer to the safety instructions immediately. That way, you will be in a much better state to help others in need.

[Source: http://www.powerful-practices.com/store/default.asp?ezcamp=PracticePointers]

Maximize Your Potential Workshop

Dr. Stacey — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:14:59 +0000

You are invited to attend a “Maximum Potential” Evening workshop: Monday, May 17th from 6:00-6:30pm, hosted by Dr. Stacey Rosenberg.

Come and join us and discover simple ways to reclaim you health, keep it once you’ve got it, and maximize your potential!

RSVP: by email chiropractor@dccnet.com or call Donna or Edda 604-886-7080 (so we know how many goodies to have!)

Good News!

Dr. Stacey — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:58:56 +0000

Dr. Rosenberg is now a regular contributing writer for: www.naturalbabypros.com/!

You can also check out her articles here as well on her website: www.naturalpregnancynaturalbaby.com!

Health Discovery Workshop

Dr. Stacey — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:04:42 +0000

Health Workshop Flyer

“The Amazing Dr. You: Healing From The Inside-Out”

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010: 5:30-6:00pm,

Facilitated by Dr. Stacey Rosenberg

RSVP: 604-886-7080 or info@gibsonschiropractic.com

Woo Hoo Gibsons!

Dr. Stacey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:41:05 +0000

Congratulations! The Town of Gibsons received the GOLD award as the most Liveable Community in the world for communities under 20,000 at the United Nations recognized International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom) in Pilsen, Czech Republic on Monday October 12th. The awards are based on established criteria for progressive steps in planning, healthy living, heritage, sustainability and environmental best practice.

Gibsons BC Water Votes ‘Best in World’ 2005. Gibsons Mayor Barry Janyk says he’ll be raising a toast – of water – after his town won an international contest on the weekend that voted Gibsons water the best in the world.

I love living in this community!