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

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...

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...

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...

Life is not a straight path to success. It is a winding road with lots of unexpected detours, potholes, and maybe even a flat tire or two. But here's the kicker: sometimes, the biggest obstacles in our way are not the ones we stumble upon out there in the world. They are the ones we set up...

Let’s face it: being a woman in today's world comes with its own set of challenges. We are bombarded with societal expectations, stereotypes, and cultural norms that often leave us questioning our worth and abilities. We are constantly fighting against this invisible force that tells us we...

If you are like me, you are likely swamped with deadlines, and commitments, and glued to screens around the clock. It has become so sad how feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and totally out of touch with our true selves is almost the new normal. I can relate to this reality, and I bet you can too....

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...

At the beginning of every year, I do this little tradition that resets me. This is a kind of ritual that is all about hitting the pause button and giving myself some quality time. I call it my "yearly wellness strategy," and it has been my go-to for keeping things on track. 

Why do I do it?...

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...

With the everyday chaos around us, self-awareness stands as a guiding beacon, urging us to pause, reflect, and truly understand ourselves. It is not just about gazing at our reflection in the mirror, but about braving into the uncharted waters of our mind, heart, and soul. It is a journey that...

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...

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...