by Kristi Jain | May 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today’s blog discusses the idea of tackling. No, I don’t mean on the football field. I’m referring to the idea of tackling challenges. In my experience, avoidance and procrastination leads to stress. Often, if you don’t tackle a challenge, it may fall by the wayside. Sometimes it is better to just get ‘er done!
PROCRASTINATION
As we all know, each day presents us with both expected and unexpected challenges. Some are good and some aren’t. Occasionally, those less than pleasant challenges are easily put on the back burner till we muster the courage to tackle them. Enter procrastination.
TACKLE
Life is full of ups and downs. One moment you think you’ve got a situation handled and the very next it kicks you square in the keister. A website called “University of the People” gave me a few reminders on how to overcome challenges that I like to share. These are all things we already know, but a reminder is certainly refreshing.
- Accept and let go. This is your life at this time. Remember everything is temporary and accepting it may help you let go of stress, anxiety and fear. Meditation is a great way to learn and practice acceptance.
- Observe and decide. When facing a challenge, step back from your feelings as you devise a plan. Although it is important to acknowledge your feelings, when you decide on an action plan, you want to be as objective as possible.
- Face fears and act. Taking action is a huge step in overcoming challenges. It’s possible that a large part of whatever you’re facing is challenging due to underlying fear. Attempt to identify what it is you fear then take steps to mitigate that fear.
- Practice gratitude. The majority of us tend to exist in our comfort zones. When change or challenges are presented, some may find them hard to deal with. Practicing gratitude can help you look at challenge and deal with it in a new way.
THIS TOO SHALL PASS
Take a minute to reflect on your day. How many challenges did you face, how did you deal with them and how might you have handled them in a more effective manner? The bottom line is life is challenging. Persistence and a good old fashioned positive attitude will help alleviate stress and anxiety associated with challenges. Often it comes down to basics. A dear friend of mine often reminded me, “This too shall pass.”
HDD
We at High Desert Doppler are genuinely concerned about your health and the challenges you may face. Remember to listen to your body, as you are the best judge of what is right and what is not quite right. Don’t try to tackle these challenges alone. If you feel something, say something. Contact your healthcare provider about any concerns or symptoms you may be experiencing. If diagnostic ultrasound if indicated, call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
As I was driving home today, I couldn’t help but notice a huge, looming red bullseye sign in the parking lot, enticing me to turn into one of America’s largest retailers. The telltale logo is unmistakable and stands on its own. It is the registered trademark of the Minneapolis-based Target corporation. Mostly, we don’t need to read the name “Target.” We recognize the bullseye, and we automatically know the retailer. Why does any of this matter in the HDD blog? Please, read on.
GOOD AIM
The bullseye trademark and the notorious bulldog with a target over one eye was of interest to me. Other than brilliant branding, I wonder what their motivation was to use a target symbol. I stumbled upon a quote from Jordan B. Peterson in “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” that might explain it. One of his quotes says simply, “You see what you aim at” hence the target.
TUNNEL VISION
The informal definition of tunnel vision is the tendency to focus exclusively on a single or limited goal or point of view. I won’t deny that I have selective tunnel vision, and if the truth be told, you probably do too. If it is a lifelong belief or a stubborn point of view, we hold tight to what we choose to focus on. That which is on the periphery, out of our target or tunnel vision either doesn’t matter or simply doesn’t hold as much weight.
ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW
A few other ways to say tunnel vision are, wearing blinders, narrow outlook, narrowmindedness, one-track mind, shortsightedness, fixation or obsession. Do any of these sound familiar?
THAT BEING SAID…
MedicineNet.com defines yet another form of tunnel vision aka, tubular vision. It is the loss of peripheral vision with retention of central vision. My research yielded a possible few causes for medical tunnel vision. Sometimes, tunnel vision can occur temporarily when the body produces high levels of adrenaline, extreme panic or stress and can cause temporary tunnel vision. Alcohol and drugs have also been shown to have an effect on peripheral vision.
STROKE?
Vision loss can be a symptom for identifying the possible onset of a stroke. According to stroke.org, up to 66% of people who suffer from a stroke experience changes to their vision along with loss of ability to move one side of the body, inability to speak and disorientation to name a few. If any of these symptoms occur, act fast and seek medical attention immediately. 911!
AIM HIGH…BULLSEYE!
If your aim is to have optimum health, then you have hit the bullseye! Remember, “You see what you aim at.” See what you need to do to optimize good habits and a healthy lifestyle. Early detection is critical and saves lives. When you don’t have your health, little else matters. Get tested and screened on a regular basis. If High Desert Doppler can help in your diagnosis through diagnostic ultrasound, call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello! Welcome to a new addition of the HDD blog. My apologies for publishing re-runs the last couple of months. John and I have been deep in the thick of moving from one home to another so unfortunately, fresh blogs took a back seat to moving. Speaking of back…
MOVING
If you have moved recently, perhaps you will recall the back breaking work involved in moving. Planning, sorting, decrapping, packing, lifting, loading, unloading, Goodwill runs, unpacking, and organizing are just a few of the joys of moving. Sometimes it goes smoothly, and other times injury is a result.
CHRONIC COMPLAINER
Yes, I am a recent victim of a back injury. Along with various strenuous activities, moving furniture and boxes may be a contributing factor. No matter what the cause is, the result is extreme discomfort. I hate to be a chronic complainer however, simple tasks like getting out of bed, walking, sitting down or picking something up off the floor can prove to not only be painful but nearly impossible.
NO BIG DEAL?
If you are anything like me, you hate to make a big deal of an injury. I figure time will heal it. Not so fast. After a few days, I decided to Google back pain. Maybe a good idea, maybe not. Back pain can be indicative of some pretty serious health problems and is nothing to take lightly! My sister recently passed away from colon cancer. One of her first symptoms was back pain. Another friend had severe back pain and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She too passed away shortly thereafter. I tell you this so you will take symptoms seriously. Maybe it is no big deal but then again, maybe it is.
SCIATICA
I believe mine is simply an injury from poor posture sitting in a twisted position at my desk for hours along with lifting associated with moving. It sounds more like sciatica which refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips, bittocks and down each leg. Mayoclicin.org states that typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. Although pain associated with sciatica can be severe, most cases resolve with non-operative treatments in a few weeks.
ULTRASOUND
There are different kinds of ultrasound. One is therapeutic ultrasound which helps relieve pain by sending soothing sound waves into deep tissue for relief. Another is diagnostic ultrasound which can help diagnose several spine disorders including degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, spinal deformity and tumors. Sometimes at CT scan or MRI will be performed to locate the root cause of sciatica.
HDD
Hopefully today’s blog will urge you to take your symptoms seriously! Hypochondria is a whole other issue but hope you will assess your health and well being carefully. If you have questions, make the call, get the test and start on the road to a healthier you. If we can help, call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello again! Thanks for reading this week’s HDD blog. As usual, I was searching for inspiration when I got to thinking, “What are these blogs all about and why do I write them?” I enjoy blogging very much. I am under no delusion that they are great literary works of art. They are simply blogs. I sometimes wonder what motivates you to read them. That being said, read on!
WHY?
The weekly blogs are designed to remind, enlighten, inspire, motivate and amuse you. I’d like to think that you’ll benefit from and appreciate each one, but wait, what if you don’t? Will that hurt my feelings? What if you block me or unsubscribe? Will constructive criticism make me feel defensive? Let’s look into the idea of defensive.
BLIND SPOT
Psychology Today reminds us that defensiveness is a serious problem and a bad habit that needs to change. It is most often a response to criticism and can become a vicious cycle. When feeling defensive, do you find yourself making excuses, blaming another saying “You do it too” or pointing out something else they do wrong? Defensiveness is a feeling you get when challenged, perhaps exposing that you have a blind spot someone else sees that you don’t. Ask yourself a valuable honest question, “Am I a defensive person and how does it benefit me or others?”
PRIDE
We are human and often attack when attacked. Maybe it is time to lose the self-righteousness, pride, ego, jealousy and defensiveness. Not willing to be corrected is defensiveness rooted in pride. It rears its ugly head when we are challenged or admonished. It is unbecoming and immature.
HOW EMBARASSING
Psychology Today explains pride comes from fear of embarrassment or shame. If you are willing to be open minded, laugh at yourself, admit you’ve made a mistake and you don’t have or know everything, you will better serve yourself and others. Perhaps we should consider letting go of these toxic behaviors and patterns. I wonder what would happen if we were more willing to be open, soft and vulnerable.
LISTEN DON’T TALK
“One of the sincerest forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.”
Brant H. McGill
Listening is the antithesis to pride because when you are giving someone else the opportunity to express themselves, you are putting your pride aside. Listen, don’t talk and see what you learn.
IN RELATION TO ULTRASOUND…
You may be wondering what defensiveness, jealousy, ego and pride have to do with ultrasound. I give you a resounding, emphatic, nothing! What we do know is that early detection is the best defense against certain diseases and health related challenges. Self-realization and soul searching is never a waste of time. Neither is self-care and health care. When in pursuit of quality of life that includes diagnostics through ultrasound, call us at 505-350-3397.
by Kristi Jain | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today’s HDD blog has to do with coaching. When you read the word “coach” was your first inclination to make it a noun or a verb? When I hear the word coach, immediately I picture an overly excited man on the sidelines pacing and hollering at his players. Perhaps picture a coach in a team huddle with players giving guidance and encouragement. What do you think of when you hear the word coach?
DEFINITION PLEASE
Coach can mean a few different things. Let’s face it. It is way more fun to sit in first class on an airplane but unless you are made of money, then chances are you will be stuck in coach. Maybe the tag on your purse says Coach. It can define a horse-drawn carriage or perhaps a railroad car. Coach also defines an expert who trains someone learning to improve a skill or training a person or a team. Some people are coaches, and some are coachees. The question is, no matter who or what you are, are you coachable?
ARE YOU COACHABLE?
Stop believing you know it all. Be humble, you could be wrong. A wise person knows there is something to be learned from everyone. Stop talking and start listening. Listen with intent to learn rather than to show what you know. Other people who have gone before you and learned can help you reach new heights but only if you are coachable. Are you?
COACH THE COACH
The truth is, sometimes the coach needs a coach. When you need to know the play or the encouragement to execute what’s next, what do you do? You ask the coach. He or she will have the answer, right? Not so fast. Sometimes even the coach struggles and doesn’t always have the answer. It is trial, error, confidence, experience, faith and good old-fashioned luck. It is a great coach that understands, sometimes the coach needs a coach!
6 POINT CHECK
Inspireyourpeople.com gives us a quick 6-point check on your coachability. How do you rate?
- I regularly ask other for thoughts on my work and for ideas on how to improve.
- When given feedback/criticism, I try to better understand by asking question on how I can improve.
- When given feedback/criticism, rather than defending my position, I pause and think about the observation shared.
- I’ve changed/revised my approach because of the advice I was given.
- I know my work is ultimately about making good things happen for other people.
Now these are traits of highly coachable people!
BOB DYLAN?
You may be wondering what Bob Dylan has to do with anything. He said “You’re gonna have to serve somebody…yes indeed” The sooner you understand that the more likely you are to invite coaching.
HDD
The question as HDD asks, “How can we serve you?” We are the leader is mobile diagnostic ultrasound. Allow us to coach and advise you when it comes to your all of your ultrasound needs. Call us at 505-350-3397.
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