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 …
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 …
Use a SOAP Note to Analyze Your Thoughts
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
