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Turn your bad day around before it gets worse. Take a deep breath – right here – and read on. Bad days happen, and as most nurses can tell you, usually one bad thing tends leads to another like a terrible chain reaction. You spilled your coffee right before you were about to head out the door. Your car didn’t start and you were late to work. A patient yelled at you. Once you’ve acknowledge that you’re going to be in a grumpy mood, you’re probably going to stay in that mood the rest of the day. And there’s nothing worse than the advice, “Don’t worry about it,” or “Just smile!” If you need a practical solution to turn your bad day around before it gets worse, then take a deep breath – right here – and read on:

Add these Physical Therapy blogs to your reading list As a physical therapist, you completed years of training to enter into your profession. But even the most seasoned therapist can benefit from new perspectives. And while continuing education classes and lectures are valuable resources, they tend to be events that you can’t go to just any day you choose. For those times when you have a few minutes to kill and want to catch up on the buzz of your chosen industry, try checking out a blog. These sites offer great insight into what others in your field are doing and talking about, all from the convenience of your computer or mobile device.

Working in occupational therapy, you likely find that even the most motivated patients can lose some of their enthusiasm over time when complications arise or their recovery takes longer than they expected. As their therapist, you can play a critical role in not just their physical progress, but their emotional and mental commitment to continuing to work toward their goal. By finding strategies to encourage patients to keep going when they want to quit, you’ll see better results and likely form a trusting relationship in the process.

Ready to take your career on the road? As a licensed therapist, you’ve worked hard to pursue a rewarding career. But have you ever wished that you had more opportunities to travel? Or perhaps wanted to escape to a warm climate during the colder months of the year? Your career and your sense of adventure don’t have to be separate areas of your life. Whether you’re just beginning your career or are looking for a change after years onthe job, consider indulging your sense of adventure while building your resume by working as a travel therapist.

Helping Your Patients Beat the Holiday Blues