Work-life balance is a constant practice
The patient had arrived for a urology procedure with a blood glucose in the 400's. He suffered from a recent stomach bug and had gotten off schedule with administration of his meds. While his GI symptoms had subsided, he was feeling crappy overall. I decided to cancel his case and went about …
I’m not a resident anymore; I’m the boss, and I’m cancelling your case.Read More
Prioritizing is a big part of time and stress management for busy professionals, but it requires self-awareness and a hard look at your deeply held principles. Through my own self-discovery and reflection over the past few years, I've noticed a pattern... I am the most happy when, amongst other …
Maximize Happiness by Recognizing your Childhood LimitationsRead More
"Turn jealousy into admiration and what you admire will become part of your life." - Yoko Ono Do you get inspired by competition, or does it turn you green with envy? In my previous post about climbing, I shared one of my favorite lessons, "There will always be someone who warms up on your …
How to Find Inspiration Instead of Jealousy in the Success of OthersRead More
I've been on one of my optimal vacations this month, this time rock climbing in Rifle, Colorado. As with all optimal vacations, there was ample time for reflection and fostering creative ideas. In fact, I've got a lot of new post ideas and blog improvements coming your way! I've been rock …
Five Things Rock Climbing Has Taught Me About Stress ManagementRead More
If you haven't checked out the virtual collage website Pinterest, you may want to set aside a few hours (!) and do so. While it is addictive and could potentially be a time suck if you're not careful, it's a fun way to express creativity if your personal black bag of stress management tools includes …
While cleaning out my office today, I found some interesting papers tucked under a large pile on my desk. These were my attempts at clarifying my values, goals, and priorities while I was on leave from residency. These are purposefully taken as pictures with my camera, and thus you can't see …
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