Michael Zufelt, D.O. has been a SottoPelle® Trained Provider since January 2020.
As a Utah native, Michael Zufelt, D.O. enjoys serving his patients and friends in the Salt Lake City, Utah and surrounding areas under the name of Hair Restoration Center of Utah. He continues to provide a world-class experience and has been doing so for the past 27 years.
Michael Zufelt, D.O., Salt Lake City, Utah, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, and received his medical degree from Western University in southern California and residency from Midwestern University in Chicago. After practicing as an Emergency Specialist in Salt Lake City and Bountiful, Utah, for several years, Michael Zufelt, D.O. completed the prestigious MHR fellowship in Hair Transplant Surgery.
Michael Zufelt, D.O. developed an interest in HRT after using it himself for a couple of years. Michael Zufelt, D.O. found the benefits of using HRT incredibly life-changing. Michael Zufelt, D.O. always likes to share advances or benefits in medical therapy with his patients. Over the last few years, many of his hair patients were coming in and were on HRT, many of them using topical and self-injections, which were increasing their hair loss, so he needed to find a solution for both problems. The bio-identical pellets seemed to be the best option. Michael Zufelt, D.O. says he believes strongly that it is best to help the body heal from “within.” Taking care of the body so that it can adjust and deal with whatever it receives, whether it is a tough day at work or a hard work out or a hair transplant surgery if it is in prime condition and well balanced, it can respond to the level we want.
”SottoPelle® met the needs of my patients to improve their hormone levels and feel more youthful as well as minimizing the effects on hair loss,” said Michael Zufelt, D.O. “The SottoPelle® staff have also been so supportive in all aspects of the field. Their dosing application helps with dosing and their support with email and phone calls is amazing. They always have great suggestions and guidance. Their commitment to excellence fits with my personal philosophy “to help each patient by giving them something they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.”
When Michael Zufelt, D.O. is not working, he has a love for running. He mostly runs the local trails and also mountain bikes. The Best Day, Michael Zufelt, D.O. loves to water ski and spend as much time outdoors as possible.
“We are proud to be associated with Michael Zufelt, D.O. whom we have trained to understand the best practices of BHRT,” states CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle®. “We are thrilled to have Michael Zufelt, D.O. as a Provider of Note who shares our vision of best practices and quality patient care.”
Provider Information:
Michael Zufelt, D.O.
2104 Fort Union Blvd
Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121
(801) 943-1751
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SottoPelle® announces its “Featured Provider Series” showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).
Erica Balthrop, M.D. has been a SottoPelle® Trained Provider since November 2019.
Erica Balthrop, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology and has been in a private medical practice in Clarksdale, MS for more than 20 years. Dr. Balthrop is one of three physician partners at The Woman’s Clinic, P.A.
In regards to hormone therapy, Erica Balthrop, M.D. has been using other alternatives such as injections and creams. Living in a small town, she knew most patients were driving 2 hours or more to seek therapy and wanted to bring the same service closer to home. Living in a rural community, Erica Balthrop M.D. wanted to offer the same level of services as a large city, and the result was finding SottoPelle® and bringing that methodology to her practice.
Erica Balthrop, MD. has the following education and qualifications:
Erica Balthrop, M.D. completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola University of Chicago in 1987.
She attended graduate school at Western Kentucky University and completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at Finch University in 1996.
Erica Balthrop, M.D. completed her Residency in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cook County Hospital in 2000.
When she’s not working, you’ll find Dr. Balthrop spending time with her 3 children. Soccer is a big sport in their family and keeps them on the move. She is also a seasoned runner, who has even had the opportunity of running a full Marathon.
“We are proud to be associated with Erica Balthrop, M.D. whom we have trained to understand the best practices of BHRT,” states CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle®. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Balthrop as a Provider of Note who shares our vision of best practices and quality patient care.”
Erica Balthrop, M.D.
The Women’s Clinic
2000 North State Street
Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614
(662) 627-7361
00adminhttps://www.sottopelletherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/l3-sottopelle-therapy.pngadmin2020-08-14 08:00:082020-08-14 08:00:08SottoPelle® Recognizes Dr. Erica Balthrop for outstanding contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients!
SottoPelle® Announces its “Featured Provider Series” showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).
Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C has been a SottoPelle® Trained Provider since October 2019.
Look around you the next time you’re out and about. Chances are many of the men and women surrounding you are experiencing daily fatigue, unexplained weight gain, mood changes, and muscle aches due to hormonal imbalance. But often these symptoms can easily be alleviated by addressing that imbalance. For many, that journey toward wellness begins by restoring the natural balance of their hormones with SottoPelle® bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, thus helping to ease their symptoms for physical, mental, and emotional health. Rikki Youngworth FNP-C offers personalized care and BHRT pellet therapy, at Valley Spinal Care, helping patients live life to its fullest potential.
Having had her life personally changed from hormonal balance, Rikki strives to focus on the patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing to meet their individual needs. She believes in having a collaborative relationship with her patients, with a passion for patient education and optimal wellness. “I’ve always been passionate about caring for others and being a Nurse Practitioner allows me to live that passion”. At Valley Spinal Care, Rikki helps her patients live happier and healthier through services including chiropractic care, trigger point injections, weight management, allergy testing, and myotherapy.
Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C has the following education and qualifications:
Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work in 1993
Master of Social Work in 1995
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Grand Canyon University in 2006.
Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C began her career and spent the next 14 years, working at John C Lincoln Hospital in cardiac, oncology, and medical-surgical units.
Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C completed her Master’s degree at Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2018 and is now a family nurse practitioner certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
When she’s not working, you’ll find Rikki, a seasoned long-distance runner, outside hiking, or biking and spending as much time as possible with her partner and their 5 children.
“We are proud to be associated with Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C whom we have trained to understand the best practices of BHRT,” states CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle®. “We are thrilled to have Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C as a Provider of Note who shares our vision of best practices and quality patient care.”
Provider Information:
Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C
Valley Spinal Care
1 N. Central Ave, Suite #104
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 368-3578 https://www.valleyspinalcare.com/
00adminhttps://www.sottopelletherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/l3-sottopelle-therapy.pngadmin2020-07-29 08:00:592020-07-29 08:00:59SottoPelle® Recognizes Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C for outstanding contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients!
SottoPelle® Announces its “Featured Provider Series” showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).
Kushna K. Damallie, MD. has been a SottoPelle® Trained Provider since October 2019.
Kushna K. Damallie, MD. was born in Nassau, Bahamas, and completed his undergraduate studies at Morris Brown College in 1995. Kushna K. Damallie, MD. is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Kushna K. Damallie MD. completed his residency at Johnson City Medical Center East Tennessee State University. He currently practices at The Woman’s Clinic and is affiliated with Northwest Mississippi Medical Center.
Kushna K. Damallie, MD. has more experience with Gynecologic Care, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Obstetric Care than other specialists in his area. Kushna K. Damallie, MD. is dedicated to outstanding care and proactive support for the many issues and concerns that arise as we age. Since adding SottoPelle® BHRT to his practice, Kushna K. Damallie, MD. has been able to provide his patients with more options to relieve their health issues.
Kushna K. Damallie, MD. is affiliated with numerous hospitals throughout Mississippi and more, such as Northwest Mississippi Medical Center, North Sunflower Medical Center and Merit Health Northwest Regional Medical Center.
“We are proud to be associated with Kushna K. Damallie, MD. whom we have trained to understand the best practices of BHRT,” states CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle. “We are thrilled to have Kushna K. Damallie, MD. as a Provider of Note who shares our vision of best practices and quality patient care.”
Kushna K. Damallie, MD. has the following education and qualifications:
Kushna K. Damallie, MD. attended Boston University School of Medicineand then graduated in 1999
Obstetrics and Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology ABOG
Mississippi State Medical License 2003 – 2020
North Carolina State Medical License 2010 – 2012
Tennessee 2001 – 2020
Over 21 years of experience in the field of medicine
Provider Information:
Kushna K. Damallie, MD
The Women’s Clinic
2000 N. State Street
Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614
(662) 627-7361 https://www.facebook.com/twcobgyn38614
00adminhttps://www.sottopelletherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/l3-sottopelle-therapy.pngadmin2020-07-22 08:00:332023-02-15 16:14:03SottoPelle® Recognizes Kushna K. Damallie, MD. for outstanding contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His Patients
SottoPelle® Announces its “Featured Provider Series” showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).
Dr. Edmund H. Lew, MD has been a SottoPelle® Trained Provider since September 2019.
Since 2016, Dr. Edmund H. Lew has added Age Management Medicine to his practice. He is SottoPelle® certified in Advanced Bio-identical Hormone Replacement for both men and women, nutrigenomic DNA testing and treatment, and Regenerative Medicine using PRP (platelet-rich plasma). He is also certified in Aesthetic procedures, including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and fibro-blasting treatment for skin tightening using Plasm Pen. He is also certified in procedures that enhance sexual function, including the P-Shot, P-Shockwave and O-Shot.
Dr. Edmund H. Lew is affiliated with numerous hospitals throughout California and more, such as Adventist health Glendale, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center.
Dr. Edmund H. Lew is a devoted family man who lives with his wife in La Canada, where they raised their 3 children. One of their greatest blessings is living close enough to enjoy frequent family gatherings. Dr. Lew’s older son, Dr. Matthew Lew, MD, just joined his father in medical practice in August of 2019. His daughter teaches Biology at a high school in San Gabriel. His younger son is studying to be a registered nurse.
“We are proud to be associated with Dr. Edmund H. Lew whom we have trained to understand the best practices of BHRT.” states CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle®. Dr. Edmund H. Lew has obtained from SottoPelle both the same sourcing of the hormone pellets and the tools to customize the therapy to each patient’s individual hormone needs. “We are thrilled to have Edmund H. Lew as a Provider of Note who shares our vision of best practices and quality patient care.”
Edmund H. Lew MD has the following education and qualifications:
University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, M.D. (1983)
University of San Francisco, Department of Psycho/Biology, B.A. (1976)
American Board of Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
Over 37 years of experience in the field of medicine
Provider Information:
Edmund H. Lew, MD
Lew Medical
1505 Wilson Terrance, Suite 250
Glendale, California 91206, United States
(818) 246-7115
https://www.lewmedical.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ed.lew.104
00adminhttps://www.sottopelletherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/l3-sottopelle-therapy.pngadmin2020-07-10 11:10:102020-07-10 11:10:10SottoPelle® Recognizes Dr. Edmund H. Lew, MD for outstanding contributions to BHRT
Luckily, the symptoms of hormone imbalance are not one of them.
Still, hundreds of thousands of women and men are suffering through uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms that take a toll on their work, relationships, and quality of life. Sometimes their doctors have told them to “just live with it.” Others may have offered them hormone replacement creams, pills or patches made of risky synthetic hormones.
There’s another option.
What makes SottoPelle® different?
The SottoPelle approach to hormone replacement therapy is different, as we use bio identical HRT “pellets” placed painlessly under the skin. Let’s take a look at why this is the most desirable approach to HRT.
The definition of bioidentical is “chemically identical to what your body produces naturally.” This means your body can’t tell the difference between bio identical hormones and the hormones your body once produced, naturally. To your body, they are the same, and that means that in your body, they behave the same way.
The “Hand in the Glove” Analogy
We like to think of Bio identical Pellet therapy as “a hand in a glove.” The glove is the hormone pellet, and the hand is your body. When you put the two together, everything fits…” like, a glove”. The two work seamlessly together.
If you were given a glove designed any other way, your hand wouldn’t fit quite right. That’s what happens with synthetic hormones. They are made with estrogen or testosterone, but they are not biologically identical to your own. This creates a “mismatch” in your body that can lead to unwanted side effects.
It might help to understand how delicate and sensitive the hormonal system in our bodies is. Hormones bind with cells and tissues via proteins in the body called hormone receptors. Once bound, the hormones can create the necessary cellular changes that keep you healthy and feeling good. Your naturally occurring hormones have the perfect molecular structure to “fit” into these hormone receptors.
When you have a hormone imbalance, your body doesn’t make enough to meet your needs, and you experience symptoms. SottoPelle’s bioidentical hormones, being molecularly identical, are received by your body in the same fashion, react in the same way on a cellular level and produce the same results as your naturally occurring hormones. They quench the thirst of those empty hormone receptors. They fill the gap perfectly.
Synthetic hormones do not have the same molecular structure, absorption capabilities or receptor affinity as bioidenticals. On top of that, the doses are, to some degree, “one-size-fits-all”. The delivery system doesn’t work the same way your body does. The glove doesn’t fit.
Why bioidentical hormones are preferred
The continuing research on bioidentical hormones is making the picture more and more clear: on a cellular level, little things make a big difference.
When we take a look at the science of bioidentical hormone replacement, we learn that:
● bioidentical progesterone does not have a negative effect on blood lipids or vessels like many synthetic progestins
● bioidentical progesterone may carry less risk regarding breast cancer incidence
● bioidentical estrogens and progesterone suggest a reduced risk of blood clots compared to their non-bioidentical counterparts
● bioidentical hormones are safer and work better than commonly used synthetic versions of hormone replacement therapy
Not only is SottoPelle hormone replacement method biologically identical to your own naturally produced hormones, but our delivery method is also individualized. Through blood tests, we know the correct amount of hormones you need, and we can provide it. We don’t have to squeeze you into someone else’s glove.
Also, our unique delivery system ensures that the correct amount of hormone reaches your bloodstream in a steady, consistent dose, not with the ups and downs produced by other delivery methods like pills, creams or patches.
Just like wearing a well-fitting glove helps you do the job with ease, having the right fit for your hormones helps you live your life with balance, convenience, confidence, and joy.
Let us help you find your “fit.” Contact one of our SottoPelle Certified Providers today.
Your overall health and wellbeing will thank you for it.
00adminhttps://www.sottopelletherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/l3-sottopelle-therapy.pngadmin2020-05-15 08:00:002023-02-15 16:14:53Fits Like A Glove
SottoPelle is proud to showcase one of our providers in our “Featured Provider Series.” Joy Keeton, FNP-C practices in Godley, Texas and has been a SottoPelle Trained Provider since July 2019.
In 2018, Joy Keeton, FNP-C saw a huge need in her hometown of Godley, Texas, so Godley Family Medicine was born. Godley Family Medicine is a primary care clinic with some urgent care services, as well as services such as Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, weight loss, and aesthetic services. Joy is deeply excited to add Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy to her practice, which has already resulted in increased growth, as she resides in a rural town in Texas.
Joy has worked as a Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency
Room, Primary Care, House-calls, and still works part time at John Peter Smith
Hospital Urgent Care along with her clinic as well as adjunct clinical faculty
for The University of Texas at Arlington Family Nurse Practitioner
Program. These practices have earned her
the SottoPelle® recommendation and positive patient reviews in the community.
Joy is passionate about helping people become the healthiest and best they can possibly be in disease prevention and health promotion. Her favorite part of this job is making people feel better about themselves whether that means having more energy and overall feeling better through BHRT, weight loss, dietary modifications, or getting Botox/Xeomin injections. Her goal is to make people feel good inside and out while promoting health and wellness. She became a Nurse Practitioner because this job offers her so many opportunities to meet people and have a positive impact in their life. She enjoys providing care through finding and fixing the root cause versus just covering a problem with medication.
We are proud to be associated with Joy Keeton, FNP-C who we
have trained to understand the best practices of BHRT.” states CarolAnn Tutera,
CEO of SottoPelle®. “We are
thrilled to have Joy Keeton, FNP-C as a Provider of Note who shares our vision
of best practices and quality patient care.”
Joy Keeton has the following qualifications:
Graduated with a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in 2014 and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Registered
Nursing/Registered Nurse
Leita Harris, M.D. has been a SottoPelle® Trained Physician since May 2015 and has a thriving practice in Corona and Indian Wells, California. Her continued success treating Menopause, Andropause, and anti-aging has earned her the SottoPelle® recommendation and positive patient reviews in the community.
Leita Harris, M.D. is dedicated to outstanding care and proactive support for the many issues and concerns that arise as we age.
“My passion is to offer women and men options to optimize their health and overall sense of well-being. We are all aging and I like to encourage people to age well! Restoring hormonal balance with pellets has an amazing way of restoring life to those who have unnecessarily, and unknowingly accepted symptoms related to deficiency as the way to live the rest of their lives. It is very rewarding to see lives and relationships change for the better!” states Leita Harris, M.D.
SottoPelle® is proud to be associated with Leita Harris, M.D., who has been trained to understand the best practices of BHRT.” states CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle. “We are thrilled to have Leita Harris, M.D. as a Doctor of Note who shares our vision of best practices and quality patient care.”
Leita Harris, M.D. has the following qualifications:
– Expert gynecologist who has been caring for women since 1990. – Offers a wide variety of wellness, health and beauty services. – Caters to men and women struggling with hormonal imbalances. – Provides remedies for perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms
Linda Evans, M.D. has been a SottoPelle Trained Physician since September 2008 and has a thriving practice in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her continued success treating Menopause, Andropause, and anti-aging has earned her the SottoPelle recommendation and positive patient reviews in the community.
Linda Evans, M.D is dedicated to outstanding care and proactive support for the many issues and concerns that arise as we age.
“SottoPelle is dedicated to training doctors like Linda Evans, M.D who practice the highest level of professionalism and patient care,” states CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle. “We are thrilled to have Linda Evans, M.D as a Doctor of Note who shares our vision of best practices and quality patient care.”
Linda Evans, M.D.
Linda Evans, M.D has the following qualifications:
· Board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and fellow in the college of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. · Dr. Evans’ practice has grown to include a focus on the care of peri-menopausal and menopausal women. · Expert in both hormonal and non-hormonal therapies for menopausal health. · Dr. Evans takes the time to listen to your physical and emotional challenges and will work with you to address them. · Dr. Evans recognizes that each patient is a totally unique individual and takes pride in providing the highest quality of healthcare possible. · Professional organizations she is affiliated with that are specific to menopause health: — International Society for the Study of Women’s Health — The North American Menopause Society
Dr. Evans resides in Loveland, Ohio, and throughout the years, has volunteered for and served on various medical and community organizations and boards.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, boating, swimming, snow skiing and traveling.
We all know about stress. Everyday something happens in your life that seems stressful. You can find an entire day, week or year consumed by stress. Are you driven mad by NUTS?
Beyond being a huge glutton of our mental time, stress is really unhealthy.
Does stress impact how we age too?
Science and studies seem to indicate it does.
“Chronic stress accelerates premature aging by shortening DNA telomeres.
Telomere length is a marker of both biological and cellular aging. Stressful life experiences in childhood and adulthood have previously been linked to accelerated telomere shortening. Shortened telomeres have been associated with chronic diseases and premature death in previous studies by Dr. Owen Wolkowitz and colleagues at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).(1)
Is All Stress Created Equal?
No, there are physical and emotional stressors and they impact you differently. Their are also instances were we self impose stress on ourself.
“Like most psychological theories, it’s gone through a few changes over the years. Experts had long believed that the Zeigarnik effect was the brain’s way of prompting its owner to finish a task, nagging the mind to wrap up what had been started. But recent research has found that the Zeigarnik effect is a little more specific than that.
“(The) unconscious is asking the conscious mind to make a plan,” write Roy Baumeister and John Tierney in Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. “The unconscious mind apparently can’t do this on its own, so it nags the conscious mind to make a plan with specifics like time, place, and opportunity. Once the plan is formed, the unconscious can stop nagging the conscious mind with reminders.”
Sounds great, right? It’s like a built-in to-do-list, no iPhone note required. But here’s the thing: That constant mental nagging can seriously drain you after a while.”(2)
To Recap “stress comes in two basic flavors, physical and emotional — and both can be especially taxing for older people. The impacts of physical stress are clear. As people reach old age, wounds heal more slowly and colds become harder to shake. A 75-year-old heart can be slow to respond to the demands of exercise. And when an 80-year-old walks into a chilly room, it will take an extra-long time for her body temperature to adjust.
Emotional stress is more subtle, but if it’s chronic, the eventual consequences can be as harmful. At any age, stressed-out brains sound an alarm that releases potentially harmful hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. Ideally, the brain turns down the alarm when stress hormones get too high.
Stress hormones provide energy and focus in the short term, but too much stress over too many years can throw a person’s system off-balance. Overloads of stress hormones have been linked to many health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immune function. For older people already at heightened risk for these illnesses, managing stress is particularly important.
Over time, the brain can slowly lose its skills at regulating hormone levels. As a result, older people who feel worried or anxious tend to produce larger amounts of stress hormones, and the alarm doesn’t shut down as quickly. According to a study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, women are especially susceptible to an overload of stress hormones as they age. The study found that the impact of age on cortisol levels is nearly three times stronger for women than for men.
The flow of stress hormones can be especially hard on older brains in general. According to a report from the University of California at San Francisco, extra cortisol over the years can damage the hippocampus, a part of the brain that’s crucial for storing and retrieving memories. Several studies have found that high cortisol goes hand in hand with poor memory, so we might be able to chalk up certain “senior moments” to stress.”(3)
How Can We Combat Stress?
Some studies indicate that having multiple major life events in a year can create advanced aging. So in a case like mine where a parent passed, sick spouse and selling a home does that mean I will age faster?
I don’t think anyone can tell you for sure as aging is associated with many factors like genetics, environment and balanced lifestyle.
You can offset some of the detrimental effects of stress with the help of friends, family, strong support networks, and strategies for coping with stress.
Reduce your NUTS!!
Yes, humor is great for reducing stress so hopefully your smiling now. Nagging Unfinished Tasks (NUT) are all the unfinished things we perceive or think about that just rent space on our brain and have an impact on our stress level.
“Dr. Oz says they are “often very simple to fix but if you never get around to them, NUTs create a subtle underlying angst that can undermine your health.” Author Jack Canfield calls them “messes and incompletes” and says they “rob us of valuable attention units”.
This variety, these Nagging Unfinished Tasks, are most definitely NOT good for us. They cause not only mental stress, but eventual physical stress. Who needs ‘em?!
Well, unfortunately, I bet we all got ‘em. Those hanger-on projects, tasks, and to-do’s that just seem to never go away. They are those uninteresting, challenging, boring, tedious little things we simply don’t want to do.
So how to handle them and move on to and make room for the things we DO want to do?
Here are some ideas:
Use a simple time management principle: “Do it, Delegate it, Delay it, or Dump it”. The moment you’ve got a task in mind to add to your to-do’s, make a decision on what to do with it… right then and there. Maybe it doesn’t even need to go on the list.(4)
Have stress-reducing techniques on hand. Try meditation, humor or exercise. I love taking a drive and listening to music or going for a great foot massage. Find your comfort zone – a place, person or activity that brings you comfort.
