The Power of Transformation with Dr. Clark Gaither
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Hope springs eternal in the human breast. This is the first line in a poem written by the philosopher Alexander Pope. Most people who quote from the poem never quote beyond the first line. This gives the impression that Pope was altogether in favor of hope. Or, if merely read as a statement then perhaps he was just...
The post 028 The Power of Transformation – HOPE first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.Have you ever felt terribly discouraged, whipped, or defeated and someone gave you some words of encouragement that made all the difference? Small words, simple words, delivered by just the right person at just the right moment can make a tremendous impact in the life of another. Words also have the ability to do great...
The post 027 The Power of Transformation – small words… first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.Is your life what you want it to be? Or, do you feel that your are merely existing rather than living? Have you settled for the routine of the mundane or due you take risks and thrive on the excitement of change? Are you forward looking and leaning in toward your preferred future or are...
The post 026 The Power of Transformation – Variations In Sameness first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.What is one of the most important aspects of lasting and meaningful recovery? It should be the singular imperative for anyone seeking recovery from alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviors. Without knowing this one key aspect, lasting and meaningful recovery becomes extremely difficult at best and very nearly impossible at worst. Even for anyone who has never...
The post 025 The Power of Transformation – The Singular Imperative ...Regrets. Who doesn’t have regrets? Some people say they have no regrets. Really? None? I find it hard to believe there are people who have absolutely nothing in their past that they wouldn’t go back and change if given the chance. I for one have many regrets. For those of us who do have regrets,...
The post 024 The Power of Transformation – REGRETS first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.You have heard these statements before. Even I have said them before, statements uttered by alcoholics and addicts to be used as conclusive proof for themselves and others they have no addiction to alcohol or drugs. Statements are often trotted out by the suspected problem drinker or drug abuser such as, “I can quit any time. I just like...
The post 023 The Power of Transformation – But, I can’t be an alcoholic! first appeare...They say that perception is everything. Is it? What about the common perceptions people have toward the alcoholic or addict? What are they and are they justified? Are the perceptions of non-addicted healthcare providers different toward other healthcare providers that are addicted and different than those of the general population? If so, what makes them different and why?...
The post 022 The Power of Transformation – Perceptions f...Sometimes when people burn out they act out and sometimes that is with alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviors. When someone becomes addicted, they will never be able to fully address the issue of burnout until the addiction is adequately treated and dealt with first. This is never easy. The addicted individual will tend to play...
The post 021 The Power of Transformation – Oh the Games Addicts and Alcoholics Play! first appear...Previously, in parts 1 and 2 of this series on professional burnout I have discussed the definition of burnout, the symptoms, the causes, methods of prevention and proven ways to relieve or stem the effects of burnout. But, there is one absolutely essential aspect of professional burnout that must be addressed before any meaningful resolution of symptoms can occur....
The post 020 The Power of Transformation – Professional Burnout ...In last weeks episode of The Power of Transformation I introduced the definition of Professional Burnout in this three part series. This week I will compare and contrast the difference between on-the-job stress and burnout. One can lead to the other but they are distinctly different in terms of how they develop and their consequences....
The post 019 The Power of Transformation – Professional Burnout Part II first appeared on Clark...Burnout rates among professionals, especially healthcare providers, are approaching epidemic proportions. Sixty percent of physicians say they would quit practicing today if they were financially secure enough. What is professional burnout? How is it defined and why is it important to identify? How easy is it to spot the signs of professional burnout? Can burnout...
The post 018 The Power of Transformation – Professional Burnout Pa...Resentments, we all have them. What is the cause of resentment? What are the personal consequences of long held resentments? What can be done to eliminate them? Can they be prevented? Please join me, Dr. Clark Gaither, as I discuss this and more in this episode of The Power of Transformation.
The post 017 The Power of Transformation – The Toxic Nature of Resentment first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.What is it about change? Some people resist it, fear it, avoid it and even run from it. Why? Change is inevitable. It is part of the human condition. Not wishing to change at all would be entirely outside of the human experience. Yet, people are loath to change. Why? To TRANSFORM from the life you...
The post 016 The Power of Transformation – CHANGE first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.Time. Is it our enemy or our friend? How we spend our time will tell us something important about ourselves. We make time for those things we feel are important. Yet, we never seem to have enough. Sometimes time is fleeting, sometimes it crawls. Why? What is the difference if a minute is still a minute...
The post 015 The Power of Transformation – TIME first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.Most people would acknowledge that they have principles that they choose to live by. What are principles? Have you ever stopped to consider exactly what your principles might be or where they originated? What does it mean to be a principled person or to live a principled life? In terms of transformative living, are they...
The post 014 The Power of Transformation – It’s the Principle of the Thing. first appeared on Clark Gaither, ...Fear. Will all have it. It makes us uncomfortable, sometimes extremely uncomfortable. With rare exception, most people hate being afraid. Why? Is there any good that can come from fear?What is it that we fear the most? Is there a way to turn our fears to our advantage? Please join me in this episode of...
The post 013 The Power of Transformation – FEAR first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.Voltaire said, “Perfection is the enemy of good.” Are you perfect? Am I perfect? Of course not. Then why do some of us strive to be perfect? Is perfectionism a good thing or a bad thing? If you are a perfectionist and wish to Transform your life, addressing this issue will be key to your success....
The post 012 The Power of Transformation – Perfectionism first appeared on Clark Gaither, MD, FAAP.Changing a life that is unmanageable, whether from alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviors or from difficulty living life on life’s terms, must always begin with this single most important step. It is a step so crucial, that must people fail to achieve meaningful and lasting change without it. Join Dr. Clark Gaither as he discusses this and more...
The post 011 The Power of Transformation – Well, I’m just going to quit. first app...To undergo a complete transformation, all four realms of a person must be addressed – the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual realms. Too often, it is the physical realm that is ignored. It is just as important as the other three realms for maximizing human potential. The physical realm is also just as amenable to...
The post 010 The Power of Transformation – Attending to Your Physical Realm first appeared on Clark Gait...Addicts and alcoholics will use character defects as a means to a self-indulgent end or as a weapon of justification for self-will run riot. To everyone around, their defects of character are on full display. But, the addicted remains blind to their destructiveness. It is very difficult to turn a critical eye on one’s own...
The post 009 The Power of Transformation – Who? Me? What character defects? first appeared on Clark Ga...Popular Podcasts
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