Like the "before and after" pictures in a glossy magazine, the way I view money has recently undergone a makeover. Growing up, my family spent money on experiences such as eating out, music concerts, and vacations, but we also loved shopping for stuff. It was an expression of love, success, and …
Money Matters
Do you know how social security works? Are you maximizing contributions to a retirement account? Have you ever heard of a 529? Money. It's not a topic people commonly like to discuss, and yet it's very important our overall well being. Physicians are notoriously horrible at managing money, and …
Five Things I’ve Been Doing To Be Happier and More Productive in 2018
Now that the first quarter of 2018 is more than half over and spring is approaching, I thought I'd share some new habits I've developed this year. Having my health, a great job with the perfect hours, and my dream of being a mother finally come true, it feels a little ridiculous to admit that I …
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Lessons From My Daughter: Loving Without Judgement
She has a decent amount of toys, some from us and some from generous grandparents and other loving friends and family. These toys seem to go through a rotation of popularity, and right now she’s very into stuffed animals. She cares for them and treats them like her own babies. Care giving and …
This Year, Focus On Habits, Not Resolutions
It's the time of year again when people consider things they want to change in their lives. Ways they want to be better. Goals they want to achieve. But as we all know, these changes don't happen overnight. Just how the journey is more important than the destination, the habits we employ on the path …
Five Things I Learned in 2017
Amazingly, another year has passed at PracticeBalance. This blog has now been alive for more than 6 years! Like any long-lived blog, the subject matter here has certainly taken a winding path, as my life has changed dramatically since its inception. I've addressed burnout and illness, transitioning …
