THE BRAVE ENOUGH BLOG
Sashaā€™s Thoughts on Wellness, Women in the Workplace, Motherhood, and Medicine.
There is a unique power in outgrowing people—a power that is often difficult to recognize at the moment.
As women, many of us are raised to nurture, to hold on tightly to our relationships, and to keep everyone around us happy. The idea of moving on from...
Without missing a beat, women are expected to juggle it all—careers, family responsibilities, social obligations, and personal goals. At the end of the day, we often feel like we are being pulled in a million different directions. It is a tall order, and the pressure can be...
Are the things you are doing every day bringing you closer to your long-term goals and personal aspirations? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if your daily activities are truly aligned with your life's mission?
It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily...
The pressure to be productive is constant, especially for women who often juggle multiple roles—whether it is being a professional, a mom, a partner, or a friend. We are surrounded by tips, tools, and strategies promising to help us squeeze more out of every day, but it can quickly become...
Have you ever felt like you were spinning a dozen plates in the air, trying to keep everything from crashing down?
Between work, family, friendships, personal growth, and maybe even a bit of “me time,” it often feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. I get it. As...
Time is one of our most valuable resources, and it often feels like there's never enough. For women physicians, working moms, and busy women in general, the pressure to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments is overwhelming! For me, each day is a delicate dance of...
Growing up, many of us felt confined by societal expectations and personal insecurities. We were often told who we should be, how we should act, and what dreams were appropriate for us to pursue. These pressures, combined with our internal doubts, created a heavy burden. And sadly, many of us...
Life is not a straight path to success. It is a winding road with lots of unexpected detours, potholes, and maybe even a flat tire or two. But here's the kicker: sometimes, the biggest obstacles in our way are not the ones we stumble upon out there in the world. They are the ones we set up...
The beautiful thing about being alive is we wake up each day having the chance to rewrite our narrative.
As a working mom juggling a demanding career and the beautiful chaos of family life, I know how easy it is to get trapped in limiting beliefs. For years, I felt the pressure to be...
Limiting beliefs—they are the whispers in the back of our minds, the doubts that hold us back, the invisible barriers that keep us from reaching what we can be more. As women, we have all felt their grip at some point in our lives. We walk through life's twists and turns, facing ups and...
Have you ever found yourself in a room full of accomplished women, secretly questioning how you managed to sneak your way in? Do you ever downplay your achievements, saying it is either luck or mere coincidence, rather than acknowledging your hard work and talent? If so, welcome to the...
Let’s face it: being a woman in today's world comes with its own set of challenges. We are bombarded with societal expectations, stereotypes, and cultural norms that often leave us questioning our worth and abilities. We are constantly fighting against this invisible force that tells us we...