Listen "Transitions in Life with Dr. Anthony Avellino"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Dr. Anthony Avellino and I discuss the following points surrounding transitions in life:Performance living: Performance = skill minus interferenceRefirement zone vs retirement: what is your purpose? What brings you joy?Transitions cause stress (from high school to college to job to …)Stress = pushing past one’s perceived limits and then allowing for recoveryStress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, debt => impediments to successExpectations to perform, be perfect, be tough…Social media and perfect life…Keep climbing the ladder (each rung closer to success)…Resilience and Well-BeingResilience = acquired ability to recover, adapt, and grow from stressResiliency and well-being by managing stress with coping and self-care skills?Time managementHealthy sleep, eating, exercise habitsLearning opportunities to build resilience…Building blocks to success => Turn obstacles into opportunities…Kindness, compassion, love, and respect (for yourself and others) => healthy relationships“You are powerful. Being empathetic, compassionate, grateful, caring, and kind are human being’s greatest strengths.”Wonder Drug (Drs. Trzeciak & Mazzarelli): 7 scientifically proven ways that serving others is the best medicine for yourself!!Start Small: 16 minutes Rx; give, help, care, and connect more; kind acts, compassion, and selfless service for othersBe Thankful: write/send thank you notes as appreciationBe Purposeful: being part of something larger than yourself that can make a difference for others; what can I do to make your day a little better?Find Common Ground: children, sunset, cry, etcSee It: see it to feel itElevate: gravitate toward people who do kind things for others and are happy about it, and you’ll boost your own happinessKnow Your Power: using your time, talent, and treasure to serve others; strengthen relationships; decrease chronic stress and systemic inflammation and boost immune system; hope matters and belief in recovery mattersAnthony M. Avellino, MD, MBAChief Medical Officer | HonorHealth Medical Group, Specialty CareAssociate Dean for Clinical Faculty Affairs, Chair of Department of Clinical Sciences, and Professor of Medicine, Arizona State University School of Medicine and Advanced Medical [email protected] you to Brock Fletcher and the selling team of Keller Williams Realty for their continued support of our programming!'The Tom Matt Show' Heard on-The Michigan Talk NetworkWKAR Michigan State Universities AM 870 & 102.3 FMWJIM-AM 1240 LansingWYPV FM 94.5 Mackinac Citywww.tommattshow.com(podcasts)iTunesFor more information on past guests, Tom's published books, and how to get in touch, please visit our newly updated website at https://www.tommattshow.com#RFZ #radio #broadcasting #podcast #michiganradio #lansing #michiganradio #mab #refirementzone #successstory #humaninterestpodcast #selfhelppodcast
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