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THE BRAVE ENOUGH BLOG


Sasha’s Thoughts on Wellness, Women in the Workplace, Motherhood, and Medicine.

Physician Burnout: Recognizing the Warning Signs and Taking Action Mar 03, 2023

As a woman physician, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with working in the medical field. From long hours to high-stress situations, the demands of our profession can take a toll on our physical, emotional, and mental health. One of the most significant risks we face, which is...

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3 Amazing Steps To invest In Yourself As A Woman Physician Feb 24, 2023

As a woman physician, providing quality care to my patients and being the best mom for my kids are always at the forefront of my mind. Signing up for online classes, webinars, and courses that help me be a better physician and even a better mom is easy. But what is more difficult is taking time...

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5 Important Steps to Standing Up for Yourself as a Woman Physician Feb 17, 2023

As a woman physician, I know that I am playing a critical role in delivering patient care and improving the health issues of the individuals and communities I serve. However, navigating the challenges and obstacles of this field can be tough, especially when it comes to standing up for myself. As...

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3 Ways to Create Morning Time for Yourself as a Woman Physician Feb 10, 2023

Every morning as a mom and woman physician, I am reminded of the immense responsibilities I carry. But here’s the thing, before I drown in my thoughts, I always start each day with a grateful heart. Grateful for sunshine, my cup of coffee, a breath of fresh air, and another day to live...

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5 Simple Steps To Outsourcing Tasks For Women Physicians Feb 03, 2023

When you hear the word outsource,” what comes to mind? I immediately think, “gosh, I am failing because I should be able to do this myself.” Outsourcing is trusting my needs to others, which I know is difficult for most female physicians. I am certainly guilty of this...

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3 Ways to Say No Without Guilt as a Woman Physician Jan 27, 2023

Saying no is a skill. As busy working women, we often find ourselves having to say no multiple times a week if not daily. And while many of us have heard “No is a complete sentence”, what we are not taught is how to say no, and NOT FEEL GUILTY for doing so. When we finally get the...

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5 Simple Ways To Get Back an Hour Of Your Time For Women Physicians Jan 20, 2023

We have 24 hours a day, and unfortunately, most women physicians (or working women) cannot account for where we spend those hours due to our busy schedules. It's the sad truth about our concept of time, leaving us in the cycle.

It is easy to get caught up in the daily activities of female...

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3 Easy Ways To Change As A Woman Physician Jan 13, 2023

Ways to change as a woman physician can be a difficult concept for health care providers who want to focus on patient care and have career advancement. As a woman physician in the medical profession, the long hours and ever-changing work environment around us are normal. We are used to being...

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Three Time Management Strategies to move from Chaos to Control for Woman Physicians Jan 06, 2023

Chaotic, unpredictable, and exhausting - this tends to be what a typical day for us as women physicians is like. Daily time for ourselves, or even having a meal without working, is impossible due to ever-changing work demands. Lately, I have been asking myself, how can I move from chaos to...

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How Will 2023 Look Different for You? Here’s 5 ways to prioritize your goals Dec 30, 2022

Just like that, we are finally closing the year 2022. I am proud of all the boundaries you set for yourself, all the progress you made, and all the changes you fully embraced this year. Look at you now, growing and thriving with grace!

1. What’s Your Mantra in 2023?

As the year 2023 enters,...

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How to Pamper and Give Self Care: 10 Amazing Ways to Treat Yourself Dec 23, 2022

Can you believe that in just a few more days, we’ll bid adieu to 2022? Friend, you deserve to pat yourself on the back for all the amazing things you’ve done (and have said ‘no’ to) this year! Indeed, a job well done! Amazing ways to treat yourself in the last few...

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Experiencing Burnout? Just Breathe Dec 16, 2022

Whenever I am faced with inconvenient or uncomfortable situations, I tell myself to take a deep breath. Inhale, exhale, and repeat until I start feeling good again. This is what I often tell other women physicians feeling all of the overwhelm: to stop and learn to just simply breathe.

Just the...

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