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 …
Choose Compassion Over Judgement in Times of Crisis
Right now, COVID-19 is making its way through the US. Early on, as a physician with airway and critical care expertise, I could recognize its potential to cause significant morbidity/mortality and overwhelm of our healthcare resources. It’s obvious now that this is no “zombie apocalypse” joke, as I …
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Balance Is Not Moderation
We all want balance... but what is it, really? The word balance is commonly used, yet it sometimes gets a bad rep in the habit-formation and self-help arenas. “There’s no such thing as work/life balance” people will say. They’ll interchange other terms such as integration, equilibrium, or …
Sailing Towards A Growth Mindset
Learning new things and letting go of limiting beliefs on a cruising catamaran I stood on the deck at Starboard staring out. The sun was setting while the full moon was simultaneously rising, equidistant across the horizon. The sky was painted in oranges on the one side and purples on the other. …
Life Is Like An All You Can Eat Buffet: Narrow Your Options For Happiness
We're headed out to lunch. Hmm, what to choose... will it be All You Can Eat sushi? Brazilian meats? Korean BBQ? We're no strangers to buffets. I like to eat, and so does my 6'6", 225-lb, all-muscle husband (who happens to be in the practice already of eating only one big meal a day). Even my 4 …
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Be Yourself This Holiday
Question Your Traditions ( Featured image of present by Monika Stawowy on Unsplash ) We were watching Olaf's Frozen Adventure the other day, and it struck me as the snowman broke out into song. He belted his desire to find the best holiday traditions while knocking on everyone's …
