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Ahimsa means do no harm, including doing no harm to ourselves
To be the best healers possible for others, we have to show compassion for and take care of ourselves. I wrote a previous article published in KevinMD titled, “Self-care is not selfish: It’s imperative to save the practice of medicine.̶…
Self-care is not selfish: It’s imperative to save the practice of medicine
The necessity of putting on our own oxygen mask first has never been more clear. Bringing wellness into the mainstream culture of medicine and empowering and healing the healers so they can heal others has been the focus of my leadership work my entire…
How parenting in a pandemic is an unexpected opportunity
Being a parent in the middle of a pandemic is not easy. Sheltering in place with canceled daycare, school, and college, while also being a doctor or other healthcare worker, working in high-risk, high-intensity situations, presents many challenges. It…
In a pandemic, choosing your thoughts is where your power and control lie
As health care providers, we are facing unprecedented challenges right now. Thank you to every one of my medical colleagues for your valuable contributions at this moment. Wellness and self-care have never been more important than they are at this mom…
