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 …
Choose Compassion Over Judgement in Times of Crisis
Right now, COVID-19 is making its way through the US. Early on, as a physician with airway and critical care expertise, I could recognize its potential to cause significant morbidity/mortality and overwhelm of our healthcare resources. It’s obvious now that this is no “zombie apocalypse” joke, as I …
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How To Deal With A Change Of Plans
(Featured image of butterfly courtesy of Jim Lowman)“Failing to plan is like planning to fail”You want to stay healthy, but you don't have a lot of time. When you go to the gym, do you show up with a workout in mind, or do you aimlessly wander around wasting time while you decide what to do?You want …
