I have been doing weekly blogs or videos for about 3 yrs now. I have been through many life changes during that time, and have learned and grown a lot. 

I have written blogs at the last minute and I have had them ready to go weeks in advance. I have been disappointed when no one commented and I have been soothed, knowing that my words may have comforted or nudged someone into action, even without me knowing.

You see, this project was borne out of my desire to help my colleagues navigate the emotional toll of this profession.  It came at a time when there was no acknowledgement that there is a real issue with our profession and our mental health.  I wanted to change that.

I believe that my words helped, in a cosmic energetic way, to bring light to this subject.

I know that this blog has helped me heal, learn more about myself and truly ground my beliefs into an unshakable faith in myself.  

I hope this blog has helped you navigate your days, as well, whether in the profession or not.  We are all humans, and we deal with the same core issues – wanting to be happy, healthy and fulfilled.

For now, then, it is goodbye, but it is because other things are calling my attention.  It is a really exciting time for me and I see others stepping up to the plate to continue the discussion!  They may not use my words, but for now, my job of using my voice to make the profession and the world a better place is done in this venue.

I am not going away forever. I will still post when I have something to say, I will not stay silent if I know there is something worth saying.

Thank you for giving me your most valuable asset, your time, and reacting, sharing and commenting on my posts.  I am truly blessed to have had this opportunity.

To those who are in my inner circle on this adventure –Jana, Teri and Lena -thank you for your unwavering support and expertise.  I could not have created Heal ThySELF, DVM as easily as I did without you.

To everyone reading this I have one last request:  Please take the time to take care of yourself. We give so much to others that we must fiercely refill our cups so that we don’t run on empty.  Love yourself, love your family and friends and love your job. Love allows for sustainability.

Till next time, remember that even if you do not believe it today:
YOU are a rockstar and an amazing, unique individual who is needed and loved by many.

Namaste.

Everyone in the profession including receptionists, technicians, assistants and management can benefit from this oath. It speaks to our SELF-Care-keeping that part of us that is spiritual, soul, and higher self aligned and healthy. No matter where you spend the majority of your time in the veterinary office, this oath is for you.

I created it because I was failing at veterinary medicine.  I was overwhelmed and depressed and could not find joy in my job any longer.  As a profession, we are very hard on ourselves. We work very long hours, we are perfectionists, and we see every pet as our own. Management has the daunting task of keeping everyone happy, being the “buck stops here” place and guiding the business into a healthy future.  They may not directly heal a pet, but they sure are critical to that successful outcome.

So how can you use this oath?

First, print it out and use the statements as affirmations.  Explore for yourself what areas you are weak in.  Do you feel responsible for the outcome of a case?  Are you able to allow the client’s to grieve in their way and not take on their turmoil?  Are you able to know that you did the best you could every day, even when others are yelling at you or the outcome isn’t what you had hoped?

These are some of the areas that Heal ThySELF DVM addresses.  

We cannot control what happens to us, we can only control how we deal with it.

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, in a veterinary hospital can benefit from this Oath.

In the coming weeks, the program that fleshes out the action steps to take to achieve the ideals written in the oath will be rolled out!

Here is a sample of what we will be delving into in the coming weeks:

– What is a boundary and how do you create healthy ones?
– How can you empathize with clients or co-workers without being pulled into their turmoil?
– How does the “not my circus, not my monkeys” idea apply within a clinic setting?

I am SO excited for you to experience a new way of being at your job. I want you to feel as excited and optimistic as when you were just starting out.  I know that applying the techniques of SELF-Care will allow you to fly and create the life that you have always wanted.  

So, if you haven’t received your copy of the oath you can download it here.

And let me know what you think of the Oath.  Is it helpful to you?  How are you using it.  Let me know at pamela@healthyselfdvm.com

Subscribe here to receive the weekly Heal ThySELF DVM Chart Notes. You will receive an ebook I created titled “5 Tips for Workplace Happiness, A Simple Easy Guide for Veterinarians” that is yours free as well!!!

Till next week…