“Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.”
―Ruth E. Renkel
It is incredible to look back at your life and recognize the critical moments that lead you to become the unique human being you are today. Many people,...
In her book, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t), Brené Brown takes the time to distinguish the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is: “I did something bad.” Shame is: “I am bad.” The difference is subtle but...
“Change begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
–Roy T. Bennett, The Light In The Heart
Before physician coaching, I did not believe that I had the capacity for change. I would dare say that I had a relatively dismal opinion of anyone’s ability to...
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”
―William James
If your house is anything like mine, you’ve probably seen the hit Disney film Encanto more than a few times. And while everyone...
“There” is no better than “here.” When your “there” has become a “here,” you will simply obtain another “there” that will again look better than “here.”
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The first time I heard the phrase “shoulding all over yourself,” I laughed. As a gastroenterologist, I have a particular affinity for poop jokes. It might not be obvious when you read the phrase, but say it out loud, and you will hear it. I think...
One of the biggest struggles of my adult life has been the elusive idea of work-life balance. It seems like a simple concept. First, determine your priorities. Then, live your life aligned with those priorities. Easy peasy. But somehow, every time I...
Foreboding Joy. I didn’t make it up. In fact, I had never even heard of foreboding joy. I had also never heard of Brené Brown, the author of Daring Greatly, where I was first introduced to the idea of foreboding joy. If you haven’t read ...
I wanted to write about the power of positive thinking. I wanted to tell you that having good thoughts can serve you. I wanted to start by quoting Roald Dahl: "If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely."...
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
The idea of leaning into discomfort is a tough one for me. I’d love to blame it on age, but I have always been this...
Storytime is over. It is time to wake up!
What is a story? When I think of a story, I think of a fairy tale. Fiction. Made up. Entertainment. The truth is, we tell ourselves stories every day. Narratives in our minds about who we are and what we are capable of...
Why Did We Stop Dreaming?
What do you want to be when you grow up? If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? If you could be a princess or a superhero, who would you choose? What magical power do you wish you had? We ask our children to...