|Articles|April 7, 2015

Get happy @ work: Downward facing person

A quick yoga break on your lunch break might just send you back to your veterinary practice in a better mood.

GETTYIMAGES/miljkoHappy veterinary professionals = healthy pets. As to how to do that, join the gym and try to get a little yoga in before or after work. Alternatively, try meditating. It only takes 15 minutes of quiet time-you must drive away from the office-and can help you rebalance in the middle of the day. I am still learning and practicing, but it's really helping me to focus on the now and remain positive in the often challenging work environment.

-Cierra Tabony, DVM

Hospital Administrator

Indian Trail Animal Hospital

Indian Trail, North Carolina

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Get happy @ work: Downward facing person

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