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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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). ...

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...