IndigoBlue Magazine September 2022

For many, the summer lull is waning, and we are thinking of shorter days and falling leaves in the days ahead. But there is still time for sun and fun—and taking advantage of the remaining downtime. In this issue, our authors share ways to add to our self-care toolkit like incorporating gratitude and grace in our daily habits. And filling out a poetry prescription for keeping our mood positive and focused. We can also shake off any bad vibes to break through any barriers that hold us back. We are looking forward to the new season and we remain committed to helping our readers achieve their goals, maintain their health and wellness, and establish lasting, healthy relationships.…

For many, the summer lull is waning, and we are thinking of shorter days and falling leaves in the days ahead. But there is still time for sun and fun—and taking advantage of the remaining downtime. In this issue, our authors share ways to add to our self-care toolkit like incorporating gratitude and grace in our daily habits. And filling out a poetry prescription for keeping our mood positive and focused. We can also shake off any bad vibes to break through any barriers that hold us back. We are looking forward to the new season and we remain committed to helping our readers achieve their goals, maintain their health and wellness, and establish lasting, healthy relationships.…

What does it take to thrive in your career and your workplace? Determination? Communication? Organization? Grit? Gratitude may not make the list when initially considering this question. However, it can be a crucial ingredient in the recipe for a thriving career. Gratitude is like salt. You may not think about when it is cooked into the meal. But when it is excluded from the dish, you notice that something just tastes “off.” Not only can regularly practicing gratitude improve your overall sense of happiness in your career it also promotes a healthier work environment. “Thank you.” These two words cost nothing but hold invaluable meaning. In my career as a bedside nurse, establishing a habit of gratitude influenced how I coped with work-related stress. Studies show the benefits of gratitude…

What does it take to thrive in your career and your workplace? Determination? Communication? Organization? Grit? Gratitude may not make the list when initially considering this question. However, it can be a crucial ingredient in the recipe for a thriving career. Gratitude is like salt. You may not think about when it is cooked into the meal. But when it is excluded from the dish, you notice that something just tastes “off.” Not only can regularly practicing gratitude improve your overall sense of happiness in your career it also promotes a healthier work environment. “Thank you.” These two words cost nothing but hold invaluable meaning. In my career as a bedside nurse, establishing a habit of gratitude influenced how I coped with work-related stress. Studies show the benefits of gratitude in the workplace. According to Newman’s…

The label ‘jack of all trades, but master of none,’ implies that someone with a varied skillset, will only produce inadequate work. But is this really the case? The concept of ‘multipotentiality’ puts a more positive spin on having different skills and interests. The term was coined in 1972 by psychologists Fredrickson and Rothney, after they observed that some teenagers found it difficult to choose a vocation. Their difficulty was not because they lacked skills but because they were actually highly skilled in a number of different areas, making it hard to choose to devote their whole life to a single option. There are actually famous people throughout history who’ve shown great talent in numerous areas. For example, Maya Angelou, was a poet, singer, and dancer and Leonardo Da Vinci…

“Don’t Quit”When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,When the funds are low but the debts are high,And you want to smile but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit,Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. I first encountered the healing power of poetry in the intensive care unit of a hospital. After my father had a major surgery, I recited to him “Don’t Quit,” an inspiring poem by Edgar A. Guest. It became a routine that marked the beginning of visiting hours. I would go to his room and recite the poem each time. Decades later, as I reflect back on those difficult days, I realized that the soothing power of those words helped me cope with…