We’ve all heard that words matter, but have you ever asked yourself why? Words – particularly written ones that are read and not accompanied by tone of voice or body language – matter because they express so much more than information. They also convey feelings and a...
Ahh spring! For a lot of us the sun or warmth of the sun is finally being felt on our skin, and it feels so good. This past weekend was full of warm sunny days. My family and I began pulling weeds, trimming trees, mowing the grass – yes, when you live in California...
A decade ago, my oldest and dearest girlfriends—women I’ve known since elementary school—teased me mercilessly for not being on Facebook. “Stretch your comfort zone a little!” they said. “It’ll make it so much easier for us all to stay in touch.” They were...
As a healthcare provider, I never thought social media would be as important to my practice as it has become. As I’ve come to understand the value in having a social media presence for myself, I’ve also learned more and more about how my clients interact with the...
By Laura Kaiser In 2019, Merriam-Webster defined “social media” as “forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content.” Nothing in that definition...
