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Motivation and Procrastination are Two Sides of the Same Coin
Oh. I got a great idea, and here is another good one! The excitement of the new ideas can flood the mind, and you immediately get motivated to take action. However, for other things we tend to procrastinate, and that tomorrow would be another tomorrow. I see this procrastination tendency in myself, in my students… Read more
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Mindful Micro-Moments
I ask my students, “When you think of the word ‘mindfulness,’ what words appear in your mind?” Their Responses: A man/woman on the mountain top, yoga, zen, prayer, silence, and impossible. The last word struck out at me. I ask why do you say “impossible.” In our technology-driven society where we are constantly being pulled in multiple… Read more
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Work is a Social Determinant of Health
How’s Work Treating You? I was reviewing the film “Unnatural Causes,” which highlighted the five social determinants of health: 1) economic stability, 2) education, 3) social and community context, 4) health and health care, and 5) neighborhood and built environment. As a health economist, I started to wonder how does the context of ‘work’ impact… Read more
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SkinCare as the new HealthCare: the new mind-skin connection to health and disease
Do you know your skin is like a crystal ball? Our skin is a window to your inner health, immunity, and psychology. Emerging research is demonstrating that meditation and mindfulness practices can improve emotional, spiritual and mental wellness. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and the research is revealing the complexity… Read more
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Happy Friendship Day!
This month February is bombarded with hearts and roses marketing for our loved ones. In the spirt of this months’ theme, I’d like to declare a Happy Friendship Day. I am in the mood after finishing the book “The 8 Vital Friends” by Tom Roth. Reviewing my network as described by the author, I am grateful and… Read more
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Kee Chan, PhD, MBA 