THE BRAVE ENOUGH BLOG
Sasha’s Thoughts on Wellness, Women in the Workplace, Motherhood, and Medicine.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
When was the last time you took a weekend retreat? For me, they have been a part of my burnout prevention plan and something I have found critical to my wellbeing.
What is a Retreat?
A retreat is a way of stepping from our day-to-day living to reflect, renew, and recenter oneself....
Launching a child is similar to the stress of bringing home a newborn.
No one has told me this.
Or perhaps they did, and I didn't listen.
If you are a mom of a senior, I get you.
I am you. I am struggling. I am sad. I am excited. I am exhausted. I am overwhelmed.
I am scared....
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, I saw a car speed through the intersection and strike a pedestrian walking his dog. I knew instantly the man was seriously injured. I pulled...
Friends, the holiday's are quickly approaching and you know what that means. It's time for Sasha's 2021 Gift Guide!
Buying gifts can be stressful, and who are we kidding - shopping online is a time eater. This year, I have done all the leg work for you. All you have to do is hit the...
With every season, comes a change - and isn't that right for our wardrobe too? Fall is in the air and it's time to spruce up that closet.
And in true Sasha fashion, I have done all of the leg work for you. Take a peek at my Fall Faves and treat yourself! You deserve it.
Checking in to say HELLO and remind you to make time for yourself this SUMMER. Remember, we can’t pour from an empty cup, and YOU are the most important person in your world.
And to inspire you to spoil yourself, I am sharing my 2021 Summer favs. This month in honor of...
A note from Sasha: I wrote this article a few years ago when I lost a friend. This last month, medicine lost two more physicians, one of which I knew personally. I pulled up this article, in remembrance of my friend. Maybe it will help you, or someone you know. Please feel free to forward...
Joy: a feeling of extreme gladness, delight, or exultation of the spirit arising from a sense of well-being or satisfaction (APA definition)1
Recently a research study that measured “unprofessional” behavior on social media by spying on vascular surgery resident physicians...
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