Have you ever thought about making a life change by moving somewhere with a slower pace? What would it feel like to have a place in nature that's just for you to get away? Having traveled to so many beautiful wilderness places to rock climb, my husband and I have always wanted a piece of …
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 …
A Balanced Interview #2: Eliza
Note: You may have noticed that the blog has been unreachable for a number of days. More on that later, but I'm happy to say it's been restored! Here is my first post-apocalypse article. Enjoy! Our next interview is with my friend and fellow blogger Eliza, the Minimal MD. She has a compelling …
Growing Up, Changing My Mind, and More Money Matters
Our daughter just turned 3 years old last week, and life with her can only be described as an amazing journey. It seems like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital on Thanksgiving weekend in a snowstorm. Yet, it feels like she's been with us forever. How is that dichotomy …
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Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend?
Dear Daughter, It’s coming up on 25 years since I first went on a date with your dad, and it's been 21 years since he gave me a diamond engagement ring. I still have it, but I don’t wear it all the time, now that my knuckles swell past its size. And that’s the thing: it’s just a symbol, something …
My Money Makeover
Like the "before and after" pictures in a glossy magazine, the way I view money has recently undergone a makeover. Growing up, my family spent money on experiences such as eating out, music concerts, and vacations, but we also loved shopping for stuff. It was an expression of love, success, and …