Do you ever get tired of the “fitfluencers” and “health gurus” out there trying to tell you how to live a healthier life? You hear people talk about how a healthier lifestyle reduces stress, but then you try to be healthier and find that it’s only added to your stress. Let me let you in on a little ...

Have you ever found yourself sacrificing your well-being and happiness in pursuit of your goals?  

Ambition can drive you to achieve great things, but sometimes the cost is not worth the rewards. That's why it’s so important to find the balance. Sacrificing your well-being completely leads to ph...

Want to know yourself on a deeper level? 

So many things about my behavior used to confuse me. I wondered why I’d respond in certain ways or why I’d have a tendency toward certain patterns and thought processes. Then I discovered the Enneagram, and everything started to click. I learned so much abo...

It’s been two nights since the last time I was awake in my house.  

My partner comes into my operating room at the end of my 24-hour shift. I do a 5-minute change and rush home, switching into mom mode. I call on the way and put out sibling fires, rallying the sleepy preteens over the phone.  

Whe...

What is Burnout? 

Everyone has bad days. A challenging patient management issue. Being short-staffed. A hard coworking interaction. And then, at the end of the day, you find yourself late to the sporting event/dance recital/basketball pickup. Stressful days are a normal part of life. But sometimes,...

I’m a Physician and a Mom 

Several years ago I was on my way to pick up my son from preschool before doing an overnight shift at the hospital. As I approached a stoplight, a car sped through the intersection and struck a pedestrian walking his dog. I knew instantly the man was seriously injured, so...

Call Me Bossy 

Since I was a little girl, I have been called a lot of things. Bossy. Sensitive. Funny. Strong-willed. Outgoing. Take-charge. Friendly. Focused. And my favorite... domineering. 

I’ve always been a direct person. And being an extrovert, I am energized by the people around me. I...

Life has a way of pulling us in every direction, doesn’t it? 

We juggle careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do lists that come with all of it. As women, there is often an unspoken expectation to be everything for everyone, to give endlessly, and to show up...

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 overwhelming.  

We find ...

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 life—jumping from on...

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 overwhelmi...

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 women, we are natural mu...