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Interesting Skills I’ve Acquired As A Practicing Anesthesiologist

July 30, 2019 // by PracticeBalance

(Image of unicorn via Cartoon vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com ) It doesn't matter where I'm standing, the type of object I'm about to throw away, or which hand I'm throwing with. I always make it into the trash can (well, almost always). It's become a standard joke of mine when people …

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Growing Up, Changing My Mind, and More Money Matters

December 3, 2018 // by PracticeBalance

Our daughter just turned 3 years old last week, and life with her can only be described as an amazing journey. It seems like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital on Thanksgiving weekend in a snowstorm. Yet, it feels like she's been with us forever. How is that dichotomy …

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Dawn L. Baker MD, MS is the founder of PracticeBalance.com. She became interested in the topics of stress management and wellness when she experienced her own health challenges during residency training. Dawn is dedicated to discussing current issues in self-care and simplicity in the four realms of life balance: work, home, community, and self. Her writing has been featured in national syndicates such as KevinMD and Medpage Today, and she is also a regular contributor to the Mothers in Medicine blog. Dawn is a proud wife and mother to one daughter and one whippet dog. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, rock climbing, strength and conditioning exercise, attempts at practicing yoga, and long walks with her family.