You have a story in your head of what's happening around you, but did you ever stop to consider that your story and what is ACTUALLY happening might not be the same?"My computer's SO SLOW! What is going on? Can you help me fix this real quick?""Don't talk to me until you at least turn it off and …
Balanced Interview: Physician in Numbers
Today's Balanced Interview spotlight is on the Physician in Numbers. While her blog is only a little under 2 years old, she posts multiple times a week on topics beyond medicine: fitness, finance, mindset, and others. Given the content on her blog, I knew I had to have her share her story here.In a …
Practice Self-Care Using the Five Love Languages
Flowers. A quiet night at home. Surprise outings. A love note.Which of these expressions of love appeals most to you? How do you show love to others?One of the assessments I recommend to people on a self-knowledge journey is the Five Love Languages. I know, it sounds unrelated to self-knowledge. It …
The Beautiful Music of Balance
Whenever I'm interviewed, I get asked the question, "How do you define balance?" I took a crack at discussing this back in the early days of the blog, but it’s a nebulous term that’s continuously worth examining.Like other things, balance is something you know when you experience it. And you …
We’re ALL Helping
Physicians all over the world are fighting a battle. The war references are ubiquitous:Front linesPPE armourGearing upGame faceI’m proud to be a member of this “army” that’s working hard to contain the death and destruction of COVID-19. And yet, I’m currently on the sidelines of battle. I’ve got a …
30-day Challenge Ideas to Try NOW
Something I recommend when I talk to people about gaining more self-knowledge is doing hard things: getting out of your comfort zone, trying something new. It’s an important part of your self-knowledge journey because it increases confidence, thus reinforcing a growth mindset.There has never been a …
