Managing stress enables us to better care for others

By Ron Fujimoto

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 29, 2011

~~<p>On a recent interisland trip, I found myself nodding in agreement as the flight attendant explained the steps for putting on the oxygen mask that drops down in front of you in an emergency.</p>
<p>Passengers are instructed to put on their own oxygen mask before assisting anyone else. The reason is simple: You have to be well enough to help anyone else. It's a real-life example that I use to remind my patients why it's important for us to take care of our health in the midst of our busy, stressful lives.</p>
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On a recent interisland trip, I found myself nodding in agreement as the flight attendant explained the steps for putting on the oxygen mask that drops down in front of you in an emergency.

Passengers are instructed to put on their own oxygen mask before assisting anyone else. The reason is simple: You have to be well enough to help anyone else. It's a real-life example that I use to remind my patients why it's important for us to take care of our health in the midst of our busy, stressful lives. Login for more...