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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Silent Nights? Not in This Clinic! A Holiday Letter for all Our Veterinary Peeps 🎄
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to deck the halls, trim the trees, and reflect on the pure chaos you’ve navigated this year.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Dec 1, 20248 min read
Embrace the Glorious Mess You Are and Set Boundaries Like a MOFO: A Holiday Chat about Self-Abandonment
Self-abandonment wreaks havoc, especially around the holidays. Here is how to know if you have it, and what to do about it.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Nov 26, 20244 min read
The Things I Have the Most Gratitude For are Elastic Waistbands
Practicing gratitude rewires your brain to create a more positive mindset. Here's how.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Oct 8, 20244 min read
9 Addictions to Break in Order to Create Your Best Self
If you've kept up with us here at the VAI blog, then you know we are all about wellbeing. A big part of wellbeing is taking personal...
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Oct 2, 20248 min read
Changing Your Identity: How to Rewrite Your Life Narrative for Success
Your life narrative is core to your human experience. Make sure it's a good one.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Sep 4, 20245 min read
Trippin' on Guilt? Understanding and Overcoming Guilt's Cunning Hold
Guilt can be constant companion for some veterinary professionals. Learn how to kick it to the curb.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Aug 22, 20244 min read
4 Ways to Neurohack Your Morning Routine
In this blog, we are going to talk about how to set up your day so that you are more successful in creating the kind of day you want.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Aug 1, 20244 min read
Neurohacking Your Happiness
Neurochemicals determine your perception and mood. Learn to neurohack them in this blog post.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Jul 18, 20246 min read
Are They Still Bad Habits if I Like Them?
Habits are those daily rituals and choices that we make over and over again that provide the framework of our life.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Jul 11, 20245 min read
Is Your Harsh Inner Critic Gatekeeping Your Happiness?
Your inner monologue may be keeping you from the happiness that you deserve.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Dropping the Right Ball: Evaluating Goals and Life Priorities
The importance of evaluating goals and life priorities.
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VAI Crew
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Merck Animal Health’s Fourth Veterinary Wellbeing Study Indicates Progress! 👏
Hey guess what - the new Merck study indicates that veterinary people are doing better. Thank you Merck!
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
May 16, 20247 min read
Resistance is Futile
Why resisting something actually brings it to you. Resistance is futile - learn what to do instead.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Apr 30, 20246 min read
The Dark Side of Self Improvement
Into self improvement? Avoid these 3 toxic traps.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Apr 14, 20246 min read
Becoming Unf*ckwithable: Three More Ways to Face Adversity
Part two of our Becomiong Unfuckwithable series.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Mar 31, 20246 min read
Becoming Unfuckwithable: 3 No Cap Strategies for Developing Equanimity
How veterinary professionals can attain this blessed state of mind.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Mar 1, 20246 min read
Calming the God of War at Your Veterinary Practice
Venting and emotional dumping are common unhealthy coping mechanisms vet peeps use to cope, but we can do better.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Feb 19, 20246 min read
Beyonce Wisdom for Veterinary Professionals
How you can use emotional intelligence to improve your wellbeing and interactions with others.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Feb 7, 20244 min read
What Taylor Swift, NFL players, and Barbie have in common with veterinary professionals
Even Taylor Swift struggles with self doubt.
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Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Jan 25, 20246 min read
Hijinks, Hilarity, and Heart: What to Expect at the CON
We'd love for you to join us for the 2024 CON...but maybe you are wondering what in the harry potter you are signing up! Wonder no more.
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