How many more upheavals, disasters, etc. can happen before 2020 ends? There's still time... It goes without saying that 2020 has been a crazy, unprecedented year. It feels like it's been inordinately long yet rife with big changes. And many of us are now realizing our personal goals for the …
My Top 5 Ways To Say No
When's the last time you said Yes to something that later you wish you'd said No to? Last week? Last month? Last year? In any case, approaching a scenario where you need to say No can invoke horrible feelings: guilt, worry, dread... Saying Yes to one thing means saying No to another, and that's …
Minimalism Beyond Stuff
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 …
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 …
What is Coaching?
My experience When 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 …
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 …
