You think you know how to spell balance. Maybe you think you know how to achieve balance. But do you know about the three S's in balance?I first wrote about these concepts as a fledgling blogger and new attending physician in 2012. Back then, my execution was a bit rough around the edges, and a big …
What is Coaching?
My experienceWhen I was in the throes of burnout and self-care failure, I had a coach. He was the spouse of my residency mentor, a person versed in executive problem solving with a thriving business and book on the subject. My sessions with him were so incredibly insightful; he helped me embark on …
Meditation for Skeptics and Busy People
Meditation is one of the most commonly mentioned ways to beat stress and lead a more balanced life. But what is it, exactly? Like many people when they consider meditation, I was intimidated by it; I just couldn't picture myself in an austere, monk-like practice, perched atop a pillow in the lotus …
Balanced Interview: Physician in Numbers
Today's Balanced Interview spotlight is on the Physician in Numbers. While her blog is only a little under 2 years old, she posts multiple times a week on topics beyond medicine: fitness, finance, mindset, and others. Given the content on her blog, I knew I had to have her share her story here.In a …
Practice Self-Care Using the Five Love Languages
Flowers. A quiet night at home. Surprise outings. A love note.Which of these expressions of love appeals most to you? How do you show love to others?One of the assessments I recommend to people on a self-knowledge journey is the Five Love Languages. I know, it sounds unrelated to self-knowledge. It …
The Beautiful Music of Balance
Whenever I'm interviewed, I get asked the question, "How do you define balance?" I took a crack at discussing this back in the early days of the blog, but it’s a nebulous term that’s continuously worth examining.Like other things, balance is something you know when you experience it. And you …
