March Madness month is almost over, and some lucky (and skilled) players are about to reach their ultimate goals. It's also a time when people spend lots of energy predicting brackets and outcomes, expecting certain teams to win. The appearance of the bracket sheets remind me of my pre-medicine days …
Pushing "Reset"
"We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden." - Goethe The culmination of my professional training - the American Board of Anesthesiology Oral Board Examination - has finally come and gone. When I say "culmination", I really mean it: after undergraduate school and …
The Stress of No Stress
Ever heard of that depression paradox, wherein the prevalence of depression in developing countries is often much lower than developed countries? This is often tied to Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs. In the developing countries, people are generally struggling and focused on getting their basic needs …
There are Three S’s in Balance
This post is brought to you by the letter "S"... A couple of weeks ago, I gave a talk to our local medical school on the importance of stress management and wellness for physicians in training. As a reminder during the holiday season, I wanted to share the key points from my slide, "My Keys to …
Maximize Happiness by Recognizing your Childhood Limitations
Prioritizing is a big part of time and stress management for busy professionals, but it requires self-awareness and a hard look at your deeply held principles. Through my own self-discovery and reflection over the past few years, I've noticed a pattern... I am the most happy when, amongst other …
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