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If you’ve seen Kpop Demon Hunters at least once (or six times like my daughter), you’ll know the HUNTR/X song “How it’s Done.” Cause I’m gonna show you how it’s done done done! HUNTR/X don’t missHow it’s done, done, done(Hey) HUNTR/X don’t quitHow it’s done, done, done Ahem–yes, you’re welcome. But seriously, when do you […]
Do you ever mutter under your breath: “Why can’t people just get their work done?!!” Why is it that you stay to finish the job take on extra work while those around you struggle to complete even simple tasks volunteer to help out at the school event despite having only had 4 hours of sleep […]
When I was in high school, I went camping in the Ganaraska Trail in Ontario. For three days, we wandered in the bushes following the blazes on the trails. We set up camp fires. I slept on a tree branch on a small pond island. I heard a beaver slip into the water at night […]
Disclaimer: I don’t claim to have all the right answers on this topic. I want to share some tips that worked for me, but I’d appreciate any feedback from you all! Please leave comments about what has worked for you. The other day, I overheard an interesting conversation between two women in a café. One […]
As a coach specializing in helping female physicians struggling with balancing meaningful work, family life, and well-being, by far the commonest question asked of me is “how can I feel less burnt out?” As if it was as simple as: giving a checklist a neat strategy or a prescription for change. As with most things […]
One of the most powerful ways to change your life is to change your mindset. Seriously. It’s free. It’s completely under your control. No need for Boxing Day sale crushes or pesky returns because it’s the wrong size. No need for anyone’s permission. No need for anyone else to change. And one of the most […]
The only difference between the “you-with-the-crappy-life and the “you-with-the-great-life” is this: the great-life-YOU is willing to act imperfectly. Every day. Each day. Even if it feels like today is not the right day. Seriously. That’s the main difference between those who carpe diem and those who stay stuck. Can you get curious when you notice […]
It’s no secret that you’re burnt out. What’s also clear is that KNOWLEDGE alone is not enough to get you out of burnout. So what’s happening here? Why is there a delta between your present actions and your long-term wishes (which are presumably, to have great health, strong fulfilling relationships, and a purpose-filled career)? After […]
The other day while I was exercising, I watched Duchess Meghan make olive oil soaps by hand in her craft shack with Jay Shetty and his wife, Radhi. Then Radhi showed everyone how to make a spice-laden vegan curry and naan. I had a sudden desire to be “crafty” and to learn all about ayurvedic […]
You all know how much I love journalling for self-insight. I recently attended an amazing memoir writing workshop. The man hosting the workshop said something that reframed how I now view writing (journalling in particular), motherhood, and in general–living my life. He said that the key to writing a good memoir is to write without […]
