There's no better time than the season most associated with consumption to talk about STUFF. Not just physical stuff, but also the stuff you can't see. And the ramifications of that stuff. I never thought of myself as a minimalist. I was definitely an over-buyer, a maximizer, and a collector. Dolls, …
There Are Three S’s in Balance
You think you know how to spell balance. Maybe you think you know how to achieve balance. But do you know about the three S's in balance?I first wrote about these concepts as a fledgling blogger and new attending physician in 2012. Back then, my execution was a bit rough around the edges, and a big …
What is Coaching?
My experienceWhen I was in the throes of burnout and self-care failure, I had a coach. He was the spouse of my residency mentor, a person versed in executive problem solving with a thriving business and book on the subject. My sessions with him were so incredibly insightful; he helped me embark on …
Podcast Interview: The Scope of Practice
While I wouldn't say I have a phobia of public speaking, it definitely doesn't feel natural or easy. A very visual person and not one to extemporaneously engage an audience with a compelling story, interviews or any type of improvisation feel scary to me. So I decided to challenge myself in 2018 by …
Meditation for Skeptics and Busy People
Meditation is one of the most commonly mentioned ways to beat stress and lead a more balanced life. But what is it, exactly? Like many people when they consider meditation, I was intimidated by it; I just couldn't picture myself in an austere, monk-like practice, perched atop a pillow in the lotus …
What I Learned From A Multi-Day Toenail Drama
It started back in May. She dropped her stainless steel sippy, and the bottom rim of it landed right in the middle of her big toenail. For hours, she was beside herself. All we could do was kiss and hug her and say, "Yep... it sucks to drop something on your toe."It was the first, but it won't be …
