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 …
My Latest "Project"
I'm told the conversation went something like this: Husband: "I could really get into this climb!" Climbing partner: "Is this route going to be your new project this summer?" Husband: "I think so." Partner: "What about trips, or are you going to be hanging around here a lot?" Husband: …
Got March Madness? Stop Bracketing Your Life
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 …
What IVF Taught Me
I recently completed my first cycle of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It is a long and detailed process, requiring lots of resources, money, time, and patience. The first stage involves, ironically, taking oral contraceptives to reset the hormone milieu and force all eggs into a senescent, follicular …
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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Five Things Rock Climbing Has Taught Me About Stress Management
I've been on one of my optimal vacations this month, this time rock climbing in Rifle, Colorado. As with all optimal vacations, there was ample time for reflection and fostering creative ideas. In fact, I've got a lot of new post ideas and blog improvements coming your way! I've been rock …
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