Lots of people say what they’re going to do, but not everyone does what they say. “I’m going to …” lose 30 poundsleave a toxic joblearn a brand new skill But many times, the follow through just doesn’t happen. There are lots of reasons for this rooted in human nature. None of us like …
There Are No Shortcuts to Self-Awareness
I recently thumbed through my old journals while downsizing our bookshelf contents, and I came across... well, some common themes. Over and over, I saw similar phrases. Written as far back as 2004. “I need to work on resentment” "I'm not confident in myself" “Why do I keep ___?” Yup... …
Book Review: Solve for Happy
"I think you might like this book," he said. "Have you read it yet?" I said. "No, but I requested it from the library and think you would like it more." Great. Another thing he wants me to read, was my initial thought. You see, my husband sends me articles, electronic books, and podcasts …
My Anti-Resolution Word of the Year
I'm done with New Year's Resolutions. While the new year is a great time to be inspired by change and rebirth, resolutions can be a source of unnecessary stress. What? By when? How? Etc. The older I get and the more I study and teach self-development, the more I realize that this is a long game. A …
There Are Three S’s in Balance
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 …
What is Coaching?
My experience When 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 …