Sometimes there is vast space (and struggle) between planning and executing on our plans. In this episode, I delve into some ideas about why that might be happening, and try to offer some solutions. Also mentioned: Episode Sponsors:PrepDish: Convenient meal plans, recipes, and shopping…
(we made it!) A = 13!! 13 years (and 2 days) ago yesterday at Duke hospital, A was born (not the easiest entrance into the world). 2 nights ago, yet another sleepless night ensued as we hosted 8 13-year-olds (6 slept over) for a…
1- One more day, and I will have made it through my second week back! This week was a normal week (not a lightened patient load) though it wasn’t overly hectic. Overall, I have been happy to be back. When I’m doing my clinical…
Comments Yesterday So interested in the varied responses here! I was actually surprised at how screen-free some of these comments skewed, though perhaps there is a selection bias as to who feels comfortable sharing their current status. I am not aiming for screen free…
As always, your comments yesterday were gold (and compassionate gold at that). Thank you. I read them all but I am going to read them all again. I am still reflecting on the subject of remaining present and facing pain (or boredom, or discomfort,…
Well, March is over. On March 1st, I happily watched a gymnastics meet and refreshed my weather app, excited that I would get to race a half marathon in decent weather for once. I can’t believe that was one month ago. Apple Health sent…
Some might think the purpose of planning is to get more done. That may be true in some cases, but there is so much more to the story than that. In this episode, I discuss 10 benefits of planning that have nothing to do…
Ahh, the first post from a new laptop! This doesn’t happen very often! Though it would be fun to see a retrospective of all of the laptops I have blogged on over the years, starting in 2004. I’m going to guess this one is…
Quotes from Gentle: I had trouble sleeping last night (ugh, and so not like me) so had some extra time to read and reflect this morning. I ended up finishing Gentle, which I loved. Two quotes that resonated with me this morning: “How would…
1- Back to work launch = ✅. Yesterday went better than Tuesday. Was it perfect? No. I feel my frustration tolerance is . . . low. I also struggle noticing palpitations at times during the work day and feeling anxious about them (cannot decide…