Robert J. Wicks > Quotes

“The difference between "active" and "busy" is that the former includes reflection and is directed, whereas the busy life feels out of control and does not seem purposeful or meaningful.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being

“Do not believe that he who seeks to comfort you lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that sometimes do you good. His life has much difficulty and sadness and remains far behind yours. Were it otherwise he would never have been able to find those words.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Riding the Dragon: 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times

“who can draw something of value from any situation have a tendency to do better and remain healthier than those who cannot.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Perspective: The Calm Within the Storm

“Likewise, individuals who can highlight the strengths of others are in a position to give gifts of immeasurable worth.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Perspective: The Calm Within the Storm

“life—“spiritual Alzheimer’s”: the incremental loss of the ability to be grateful and joyful about the daily gifts of life—no matter what the circumstances of our lives at that moment.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Perspective: The Calm Within the Storm

“They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Robert J. Wicks, The Resilient Clinician

“Yet, for most, our journey toward having the healthiest perspective possible is shaped by the way we face and “make friends” with the periodic roadblocks we encounter on our way.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Perspective: The Calm Within the Storm

“There is much overlap, though, and all of them seem to point to the problem as being a lack which produces frustration.”
― Robert J. Wicks, The Resilient Clinician

“Critical thinking helps us to more clearly understand situations, patients, colleagues, and our agendas, negative emotions, attitudes, motivations, talents, and growing edges. This not only helps us to have a greater grasp of reality but also stops the drain of psychological energy that is necessary to be defensive or to protect our image. Because critical thinking is not natural, although we may think it is for us, it takes discipline, a willingness to face the unpleasant, and a stamina that allows one not to become unduly frustrated when we do not achieve results as quickly as we prefer with respect to our insights and growth.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being

“the need to prioritize prayer, reverence for the Eucharist, the importance of solitude, and the call to immerse oneself in sacred Scripture.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Prayer in the Catholic Tradition: A Handbook of Practical Approaches

“Consequently, every healing professional is in danger of impairment in some way to some extent”
― Robert J. Wicks, The Resilient Clinician

“Yes. You see, the first time I came in here to see you, I simply watched how you sat with me; then I began sitting with myself in the same way.” This is the healing space we hope to offer others in therapy, but naturally we don’t always succeed.”
― Robert J. Wicks, The Resilient Clinician

“Small, daily steps can matter in surprising ways when we go beyond simply thinking about good acts and actually do them. For example, complimenting at least one person a day about something that makes them special can have an unexpected positive impact.”
― Robert J. Wicks, Perspective: The Calm Within the Storm

“Small alterations in behavior can sometimes jumpstart a positive step to a healthier attitude more than disputing our dysfunctional thoughts ever can.”
― Robert J. Wicks, The Resilient Clinician

“Knowing what types of people and problems give you difficulty is the first step toward avoiding psychological vulnerability.”
― Robert J. Wicks, The Resilient Clinician

“Russian playwright Anton Chekhov once proclaimed: “Any idiot can face a crisis—it’s this day-to-day living that wears you out”
― Robert J. Wicks, The Resilient Clinician