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

How a Retreat is the Perfect Pause to Reset Your Well-Being Sep 08, 2023

Deadlines at work, meetings piling up, and your inbox blowing up - these are just the bare minimum we must take in daily. Not to mention the things we had to deal with at home. With all these combined, it can be too much and too overwhelming to handle.  

In the fast-paced and demanding...

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How Investing Time in My Personal Growth Enhances My Roles as a Mom and Doctor Aug 25, 2023

In the fast-paced world, we live in, it is ridiculously easy to feel swamped and overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that seem ceaseless. For me, the task of seamlessly managing the intricate roles of being a devoted mother and a dedicated woman physician can indeed present itself as an...

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5 Ways You Can Invest in Yourself Aug 04, 2023

Life is a lovely yet chaotic journey, filled with responsibilities that demand our attention and resources. As women, moms, and physicians, we are frequently tugged in several directions by the demands of our families, patients, and careers. It's easy to lose sight of our own aspirations and...

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Harnessing Self-Awareness for Mental Health: From Stress Management to Personal Growth Jul 28, 2023

Now more than ever, in our fast-paced and demanding world, a sense of urgency seems to permeate every aspect of our lives. From the mundane tasks of our everyday routines to the relentless demands of our work and responsibilities, there is constant pressure to get things done quickly and...

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Self-Awareness: The Key to Thriving Personally and Professionally Jul 07, 2023

In a world brimming with distractions and constant demands, it is easy to lose sight of ourselves amidst all the chaos. We may often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of life, juggling various roles and responsibilities, striving to meet external expectations, and desperately seeking...

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5 Time Management Hacks for Working Women Jun 30, 2023

The most important skill that I MUST have to stay well as a working mom (and not lose it on the daily!) is time management. If you can relate to struggling with time management, you are not alone. I understand.  

In our fast-paced world, it is common to feel overwhelmed by the tasks and...

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Mental Health Matters: 5 Caring Steps Every Working Woman Should Take May 12, 2023

Ladies, let's talk about the elephant in the room: the pressure to keep up with the fast-paced working world while balancing a million responsibilities.

It's no secret that being a woman is tough, but one thing that often gets swept under the rug is our mental health. In the hustle and bustle,...

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3 Mental Health Struggles Working Women Face May 05, 2023

Women have certainly made remarkable progress in the workplace, having broken barriers and paved the way to continue making a mark in this society. However, the notion that working women are impervious to stress and adversity is a flawed one. It's a common misconception that as working...

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Navigating Difficult People Through Enneagram Apr 28, 2023

Have you ever found yourself perplexed by the behavior and mindset of those around you? Wondering what goes on in their minds and hoping for a clearer understanding of how they want to be perceived and understood.  

I think we've all thought that (or something close to it, at least). ...

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The Importance of Empathy in Medicine: Benefits & Understanding Apr 21, 2023

Empathy is at the heart of medicine. Throughout my years of practicing anesthesiology, I have come to realize that empathy is truly the cornerstone of compassionate care. It allows me to connect with my patients on a deep emotional level and truly understand their needs and experiences. Over...

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Unlocking Work-Life Control: How the Enneagram Can Help You Achieve Balance and Fulfillment Apr 14, 2023

What is ONE thing you struggle with most when it comes to work? I would safely assume your answer is the same as mine, and many others: maintaining the oh-so-tricky work-life balance.  

It's a common struggle that many of us face - trying to balance the demands of work with our personal...

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What is Enneagram? Here’s the #1 Reason Why You Need It Now! Apr 07, 2023

Have you ever wondered: what is the correlation of Enneagram to my true self?  You're not alone. I can completely relate to your experience, as I too remember asking the questions, among others, as I was beginning to explore who I was within the Enneagram. But once I took an Enneagram...

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