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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We’re ALL Helping
Physicians all over the world are fighting a battle. The war references are ubiquitous: Front linesPPE armourGearing upGame face I’m proud to be a member of this “army” that’s working hard to contain the death and destruction of COVID-19. And yet, I’m currently on the sidelines of battle. I’ve …
Balanced Interview: Jill
Today's Balanced Interview comes from my sister, Jill. She's a wife and a mom of 2 children with vastly different needs who's also always working on her balance. Check out how she does this amidst a recent major change in her job status. In a few sentences, tell us about yourself (age, job, …