After a few weeks off from the blog due to the BEST World Cup (Mundial) EVER and some holiday inpatient service time, I am back with some recommendations as we are once again getting ready to travel during a busy holiday season. We have been fortunate to be able to travel with the kids since …
I have always known that my brain is constantly planning the next move. I like Medicine because it forces me to really focus and stay present in what I am doing at the time. My brain is not able to take a life of its own and try to make my next to-do list. There …
According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed said their stress increased during the holiday season, which can lead to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. This percentage is even higher in persons that are already experiencing mental illness. Why do the holidays bring out stress and anxiety in people? Most will say …
Blog post is coming in a little bit late this week due to some very exciting work-related travel but here I am! I didn’t want to skip this week’s topic since I feel like I have not been following all of my own advice. I am writing this post mainly as a reminder to myself …
Great news, everybody! The answer is yes. I don’t know about you, but I have a gallon freezer bag full of turkey and it’s already been 5 days since the actual holiday. I will admit that I love Thanksgiving meals in all their glory, so I have been enjoying making mini-sandwiches with turkey and ALL …