This post will be nothing like those year-end holiday cards from acquaintances you may or may not have seen for a while that include a long list of accomplishments and highlights from the year. For me, 2014 was not a year of big travel, notable changes at work, or major fitness successes in …
Checks and Balances
I haven't done one of these posts in a while, so I figured I'd share with you a few things that have interested me lately: I've been into walking recently. I started out wanting to walk an hour every day this month, but the weather and work schedule haven't always obliged. Nevertheless, I …
A Month for Gratitude
It's November, and Thanksgiving is almost here. November is always a good month to reflect on the things we are grateful for, and frankly, I need the "gratitude practice"... I recently underwent yet another IVF procedure - a multi-egg stimulation and retrieval - because all of my banked embryos …
Introvert or extrovert? Recognize when you’re "out of your element."
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? This question has been discussed in books, articles, and social media recently, as the answer can affect big factors in our lives: how we conduct business, the success of our relationships, parenting style, and what kind of job we would be most happy …
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Self-Care Triage
If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of a visit to the ER, then you or your injured party were involved in triage. Maybe you sat there waiting to be seen, wondering why others were called back before you. If your reason for showing up in the ER is less serious than another person's, you …
Busting the “Hidden Curriculum”
The medical school at my hospital is now offering a structured Wellness Lecture Series for the first and second year students during their lunchtime break, and I was proud to be a part of it last week. I was the first presenter this year with my Heal Thyself talk. It was an honor to share with them …
