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Saving Our Hearts: A Guide to Managing Stress for Women in Leadership
February is Heart Health Month; a time when we increase awareness about the effects of heart disease, especially in women. We know the statistics all too well. 1 out of 3 women die each year from heart disease. We also know that heart disease is preventable. We encourage our patients and loves ones to take care of their hearts by reducing their blood pressure and cholesterol levels, by eating healthy, exercising and reducing their stress level.
How much of this advice do we take on ourselves? When was the last time you checked in with yourself? How much stress are you dealing with right now? Stress is hard to quantify, but if you are having feelings of overwhelm on a daily basis, this chain of events can eventually lead to health problems and increase your risk for heart disease.
As women we spend so much time taking care of everyone else, that we put our own needs and sometimes our health on the back-burner. We are by nature caregivers, problem solvers and nurturers. We carry...
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Dr. Lisa Herbert
Author, Coach, Speaker
Dr. Herbert is a mother, wife, physician and personal and executive coach who is dedicated to helping women physician leaders find their voice prioritize self-care, balance work and family and advance as leaders in the healthcare industry. She provides coaching, consulting to organizations, workshops and training on leadership, communication, physician burnout and work-life balance.
