It’s easy to take good care of yourself, right? We’re all “self-made” people. We have what it takes and we know what to do. With all the information out there on balance — how to work right, eat right, sleep right, love right, think right, walk right, talk right, exercise right . . . and the list goes on. We’re all doing it right, right?
If so, then why are so many people depressed, stressed, in conflict in relationships, at work, even at play?
Dr. Annika Sörensen believes we’ve got it wrong. We talk about how much we’ve evolved over time, and in part, it’s true. But for human beings to really be functional, satisfied — truly happy — she thinks we need to go back to the basics. Our brains seek stimulation, and our bodies need to move! Period. And we have to find models to help keep us on that track.
It’s been said, that “All roads lead to Rome.” Dr. Annika thinks this applies to regaining control of our lives as well. There are many ways to re-energize and fully participate in our own lives on all levels.
Her method is clear and simple: commit to our “whole being,” and recapture our inner power which helps us navigate the turnstiles of life. We must dare to be true to ourselves — to see ourselves as we really are, and then commit to who we know we want to be, and can most definitely be. We must dare to seek the “man in the mirror,” to truly understand we can’t change anyone but ourselves. It’s when we truly accept this notion, that we can make positive changes for the future.
Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Annika Sörensen
Dr. Annika Sörensen MD, specialized in family medicine and health promotion strategies. She has practiced in the Public Health System in Sweden for 30+ years helping patients with stress and stress-related issues. Today she has changed focus from disease to health, with an emphasis on stress, health promotion, work assessment and other business related issues. She mentors business professionals, executives and corporate leaders. Dr. Annika offers a number of services and is a regular public speaker, on topics related to stress management and healthy living. She has published two books “Take Stress from Chaos to Calm” and “My De-Stress Diary.” She also has a TEDx talk about stress.
