Stress Happens…But (Like A Cat) You Can Stick the Landing! 😸

Hey there, Vet Med furrriends! 🩺

Let’s face it…stress is an inevitable part of your wild, wonderful vet life! Between emergencies, endless charts, and needy clients (and we don’t just mean the furry ones 🐶), stress is unavoidable. But in our PAVING the Path to Wellness Program, Dr. Beth Frates reminds us: you have the power to build resilience — and bounce back stronger every time!

Quick Stress Resiliency Wins:

1. Visualize Your Happy Place 🌊 Beach? Mountain trail? Cozy hammock with a purring cat? Take 2 minutes to picture your peaceful zone. Your mind needs mini-vacays too!
2. Practice Purrrrposeful Pauses 🕰️ Before that next phone call or surgery, take a deep breath. Center yourself. You’ve got this.
3. Choose Your Thoughts Wisely 💭 William James said it best: “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” Practice picking the uplifting ones!

Stress is going to check in from time to time, but you don’t have to let it move in rent-free! 😹

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