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Early this year, I really felt that I had lost my reading mojo. For the first couple of months of 2021, I leaned into comfort reading and while my reads were lovely, they were really not very OT related. I am slowly getting back into reading a variety of genres, with some books touching on …
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I am not sure about everyone else, but there does not seem to be enough hours in the day in the month of March! After a very busy two weeks, my schedule is becoming almost manageable, to a certain extent, fingers crossed, I think. One positive event on my agenda is placing a broad smile …
Hello almost Spring! I am sure someone out there knows the fact to my hunch that we can tolerate winter only for so long. I am calling that time as now. Over the past couple of weeks, the snow has started to melt, and trails are actually visible. There really is no going back at …
The Meal Deal: Blaze your Own Trail to a Healthier Eating Lifestyle by Lisa Kiersky Schreiber (*) With so many different food programs available today, determining the best way to follow a specific food program can be difficult. I have seen many people unsuccessfully try Whole 30, Atkins, low-carb, no-carb, vegan, vegetarian….the list is extensive. …
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Another week in the books! This has been quite a week for people all over the country. Having lived in Texas for a few years, I was concerned for the people of Texas withstanding such intolerable weather without services. I am sending positive thoughts their way and hope that the warm weather that is coming …
Just a friendly reminder that reviewing research does not have to look the same way for everyone and reading some research is better than reading no research. However you consume research in your occupational therapy life, tracking and being reflective about what you read, helps with meeting that evidence-based practice gold standard, allowing you to …
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Being a researcher requires a high level of focus. As with any profession, setting goals ensures progression in your chosen field. With research, the general goals are to (1) complete quality research, (2) publish findings, and (3) translate findings to those you serve in your profession. The process seems straightforward. However, there are other universal …
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Happy Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day weekend. This has been quite a week, but being busy helps the weekend come faster? Not sure, but Friday feels like it comes a lot faster these days. With February being Black History Month, I thought I would take some time to mention some Black occupational therapy practitioners as part …
Hello February! Another week in the books. Completing this part of my blog is one of my favorite routines. February has many events to celebrate--Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, World Nutella Day, the list goes on and on. Occupational Therapy J.P. Rosenbaum Now 'Feels 100%' After Occupational Therapy | PEOPLE.com It …
Honestly, January was a less than stellar month for me in terms of variety of books read. I usually read a wide range of books each month. I try to finish a mix of genres, with some related to occupational therapy and others in the leisure reading category. However, this January, my work schedule was …
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