Ever feel mentally drained before your day even starts? You’re not alone. Many of us in medicine wake up already overwhelmed—endless...

I Hate It When People Tell Me to Meditate I have always been a high-stress person. A Type-A, overachieving, go-go-go kind of person....

Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a day to celebrate love—the love we have for our partners, our friends, and our family. But in the...

If I’m being honest, my inability to stretch feels perfectly on brand for me. Ever since my mom passed away, I made a commitment to...

Delegation is a buzzword in leadership, but not all delegation is created equal. In fact, there’s a significant difference between task...

For those who’ve known me well for a long time, you know how important my mom was in my life. She was my biggest cheerleader, sounding...

Seriously – my youngest said to me this week, "I want to go outside and frolic." So, on a balmy 50-degree day in December here in...

As a female physician, an academic leader, and a career and life coach, I’ve always believed in my ability to handle “just one more...

As a mom to two growing girls, one of my recurring challenges is ensuring they have clothes and shoes that fit. Kids grow so fast, and my...

As healthcare professionals, our days can feel like an endless race against the clock, trying to juggle patient care, paperwork, and...

How I Prepare for the Week to Set Myself Up for Success Every week, I make a point to set myself up for success with three major steps:...

How to Be More Intentional When Overwhelm Happens As healthcare workers, overwhelm often feels like a constant companion. The long hours,...

Recently, some of my learners asked me, "What is the value of attending conferences, especially for those of us who consider ourselves...

In December 2019, I reached out to the grief counselors at the hospice organization that cared for my mother as she passed. It had been...

The American Medical Association recently reported a decline in physician burnout rates, and this is fantastic news. Decreasing burnout...

In the demanding world of healthcare, where the stakes are high and the hours are long, the concept of self-compassion can often seem...

There have been times in my life when I felt like I could handle anything thrown at me, and I would just keep going. But there have also...

I used to wonder why the people who always expressed gratitude seemed to be the most upbeat and positive. To be honest, I often...

Finding harmony between work and personal life is crucial, especially for healthcare workers facing high-stress environments daily. As...

I share my personal story about the transformative power of taking a vacation. 🌴☀️ It wasn’t just about the destination; it was about the m