Author Archives: Dr. Marilyn Crosby, PhD, MBA, MSN RN

How Do You Deal With Ignorance In Your Industry?

If you provide any type of service to the public you have dealt with ignorance by individuals who are unaware of the service you provide, and or the consequences that occur due to their lack of knowledge. The service may be healthcare, teaching, law, insurance, home or car repairs and the list goes on. IgnoranceContinue reading “How Do You Deal With Ignorance In Your Industry?”

Gratitude

During this pandemic we are asked to do things to keep ourselves and others safe, wear a mask, social distance and avoid crowds. We are social creatures and many of us are having difficulty embracing our alone time.  Its time to dig deep within yourself and find gratitude in the small things.  We create ourContinue reading “Gratitude”

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

The holiday season is officially here.  Please ensure you and yours are healthy and well in 2021.  It is up to you!   Make good choices, be considerate,  have gratitude, and give thanks for your tribulations and blessing.   Without the tribulations, you would not see the blessings that show up in your life.   It is easyContinue reading “Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!”

Health and Wellness Stories: Episode 1: Self Care is Mission Critical

Strategies to change your health through diet. These steps will assist you to change your diet. 1. have a coach, 2. start with small steps, 3. prepare your meals, 4. meditate, 5. spend time in nature, 6. be open to alternative options, 7. trust yourself, and 8. use visual cues as a reminder of yourContinue reading “Health and Wellness Stories: Episode 1: Self Care is Mission Critical”

Bullying in the Workplace

Bullying is described as a deliberate act that is repetitive and offensive, in which the target suffers embarrassment, fear, intimidation, and is repeated to the extent it interferes with job performance. Workplace bullying can put a mental and physical strain on both the individual and the those who witness the behavior.   The collateral damage ofContinue reading “Bullying in the Workplace”

Covid-19 Update, part iii

This is the second week of November 2020 and the United States has reached 10.3 million cases of individuals infected with covid-19, and 244K deaths. According to the news media, Texas has become the new epic center due to cases that are soaring in the city of El Paseo. As of this date, Texas hasContinue reading “Covid-19 Update, part iii”

Happy Veterans Day

Today is Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Veterans Day in the United States. As I reflect on this day I am left to wonder what this country would have been like without all the wars and sacrifices made by the Veterans in this country.I have both friends and numerous cousins and a father who are andContinue reading “Happy Veterans Day”

Self Care

Can we exhale?  We got through election day, and now we are waiting.  If you are like me you have been watching the returns with some trepidation and anxiety.    The question is now what? Some individuals have been especially nasty to others for their choice in this election, even though voting is a right affordedContinue reading “Self Care”

Let’s Vote America!

Today is November 1, 2020 and the anticipation of this years vote is high. This election season has caused anxiety, worry and suspense. Personally, I can not wait until its over. It has been frustrating to say the least. Many are exhausted by the tactics used to increase turmoil, division and hate that has occurredContinue reading “Let’s Vote America!”

Scoliosis

Scoliosis, or Spinal Deformity, refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine, resulting in a person’s spine appearing to have a “C” or “S” shape. Broadly, scoliosis/spinal deformity also include conditions such as kyphosis, which is a deformity of the spine in the sagittal (side view) plane. Scoliosis can be progressive and range from mildContinue reading “Scoliosis”