Milestones 

Wellness Milestones is a monthly series of articles brought to you by the AANA Wellness Program and published in the AANA NewsBulletin.  To increase member awareness of the multiple aspects of health and well-being, the articles cover the many factors that influence overall wellness - mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. The series is authored by Sandra Tunajek, CRNA, MSN, DNP, Consultant.  Wellness Milestones feedback or ideas can be sent to wellness@aana.com.


Wellness Milestones Index 

Title

Description 

NewsBulletin Issue 

Thanksgiving: A Word of Action  Gratitude consists of being more aware of what you have than what you don't. November 2009
Change, Grief, and Healing  Healing from grief and loss. October 2009
Why Wellness?  Defining wellness and looking at the development of the AANA Wellness Program. September 2009
A Place for Stuff: Clutter Can Be Hazardous to Your Health  Clutter can be much more than just a nuisance. August 2009
Sleep: The Indispensable Weapon  Sleep is an essential element for quality of life, health and safety.  July 2009
Positive Little Things  The power of positive thinking. June 2009
Dangerous Habits: Combating the Misuse of Prescription Drugs  Overuse, experimentation, and abuse May 2009
Pets Can Be the Best Medicine  Physiological and therapeutic benefits of pets April 2009
Kites in the Wind  Creating balance to minimize stress March 2009
Those Three Little Words  Why Communication Counts February 2009
Patterns and Promises: Committing to Change  Planning and attitude help achieve goals for changes.  January 2009
The Resilience of Light  Cultivating resilience during the holiday season.  December 2008
Giving Thanks  Research has shown that there are many benefits of practicing gratitude November 2008
Changing Time  Equinoxes are times of balance and change October 2008
Savoring and Well-being  Cultivating experiences to savor can lead to a happier life September 2008
Our Profession and our Association: A Powerful Bond  Importance of social connection and support August 2008
Summer Memories and the Science of Happiness  Remember what makes you happy July 2008
The Art of Being Selfish  Embrace the art of selfishness and self-care June 2008
Alcohol Abuse: Tackling the Elephant in the Room  Stepping in is the only way to truly help May 2008
Retirement: Riding the Next Wave  Making the challenging transition to retirement April 2008
Equinox: Moving from Imbalance to Equilibrium  Spring offers a new opportunity for balance in our lives March 2008
Time Out  February 29 - twenty-four extra hours to spend as you please February 2008
Changing the Shape of You  Get active - stay young January 2008
What is it about the Holidays?  Dealing with the increased stress, fatigue, and their consequences December 2007
The Energy of Gratitude  Positive psychology of gratitude

November 2007

The Brain and the Heart of the Cowardly Lion  What is courage? October 2007
Cultivating the Sense of Harmony 
Harmony and life balance September 2007
Steps Along the Pathway: The AANA Wellness Program Measuring the progress of the wellness program August 2007
Dealing with Litigation Stress Syndrome  Emotional repercussions of litigation July 2007
Working on the Night Shift
An emerging health risk June 2007
Peer Support: Validity and Benefit  The important role of peer assistance May 2007

Workplace Incivility - Part II 

Managing the Dilemma April 2007
Workplace Incivility - Part I 

Anger, Harassment, and Horizontal Violence

March 2007
Diet, Exercise and Chocolate  Rewarding yourself for persistence

February 2007

New Year's Resolutions: A Fantasy of Self-Reform 

Promises to keep January 2007
'Tis the Season  Dealing with holiday stress

December 2006

Overcoming Procrastination, the Thief of Time 

Developing new habits

November 2006

Cultivating Mindful Awareness 

Learning to be within the moment October 2006

Compassion Fatigue: Dealing with an Occupational Hazard 

The risk of caring too much!

September 2006

Council for Public Interest in Anesthesia: Bridging Patient Safety and Practitioner Wellness 

A fresh perspective on the role of the CPIA

July 2006

Making Connections: Unifying Mind, Body, and Spirit 

The view from space June 2006

Student Stress: A Question of Balance 

Does stress impact learning?

May 2006
The Attitude Factor The power of positive thinking!

April 2006

Tapping into Wellness Resources 

Informational sources relating to wellness

March 2006

Laughter, Play, and Keeping Well 

Healthy aspects to having fun.

February 2006

Assessing Your Wellness Quotient

Access to baseline personal health assessments

January 2006

The Wellness Project is Ahead of the Curve 

2005 Annual Meeting wellness activities

December 2005

Coping with Disaster

Hurricane Katrina, CRNAs and other health professionals

November 2005

Framework for AANA Wellness Program 

Summary of Wellness Initiatives to date

October 2005

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