When good mom words go bad- Wait...now I can't say "do your best"?
We’re all type-A doctor mamas and can’t help but feel good when our kids bring home a top-notch report card. Yet, we fear that the pressure we have felt will be passed to the next generation.
And so we’re working on shifting from gunner moms to “just do your best” moms. Sounds like this has to b...
Feb 13, 2025
Expert witness rules for life: The verdict is in..."no" is more than sufficient
You’re prepping for your side gig as an expert witness. The attorney not-so-gently reminds you to use your 2-word vocabulary… expert witnesses on the stand are most powerful with a simple "yes" or "no."
No explanations. No stories. No justifications. We know, it’s so tempting to overexplain how ...
Jan 30, 2025
Time for your emotions to get a new job description: How to demote your feelings from commander to consultant
Your feelings are messengers bringing you data, not directors telling you what to do.
When we act on emotions as if they're commands, we often find ourselves in a cycle that limits our choices. We might snap at our children because we're frustrated, missing a chance to model emotional awareness. ...
Jan 30, 2025
Casting call- your true character: The plot points your inner critic keeps editing out
Picture this: You're scrolling Netflix and suddenly see a movie about your life. You click to read the description, curious how they'd sum up your character in two sentences.
Would they lead with "She's a hot-mess"? Or would they write something like: "A dedicated physician who manages to care fo...
Jan 30, 2025
Stop letting your to-do list shame you: How to transform task management from stressful to intentional
Happy New Year!
How is the start of your 2025 going? Is your to-do list already piling up? If you're like most of us, you probably started January with fresh hopes of getting organized, only to find yourself already overwhelmed.
Your to-do list might be causing more stress than success. It almos...
Jan 30, 2025
A different kind of gift guide: The joy is yours to keep
Ever notice how we turn gift-giving into a performance review? Let’s be honest, as doctor moms we do this for many things in our lives.
We wrap the "perfect" gift, stage the "perfect" moment, and then... wait anxiously for the reaction that will determine if we succeeded. Like we're contestants ...
Jan 30, 2025
A boost from Juliette: Finding sanity in 60-second breaks (even if it means hiding in your closet)
I once sat on my closet floor with the door locked while my daughter stood outside having a full preschooler meltdown about bedtime. Okay, it was more than once.
I can still remember feeling myself about to snap - that moment when you know if you don't step away, words might come out that you do...
Jan 30, 2025
Are you the last line item in your budget? Moving up on your list benefits everyone you love
Ever notice how you…Easily you swipe that card for your child's new cleats, yet agonize over buying yourself a new pair of shoes? Make sure your child gets a nap no matter what, but would never budget in your own rest time? Get everyone’s hobbies and activities on the family schedule except for y...
Jan 30, 2025
Gratitude hiding in plain sight: Finding thankfulness without forcing it
With Thanksgiving around the corner, you might not be feeling super thankful for yet another gratitude email.
We don’t know about you, but sometimes as soon as we hear about gratitude lists it starts to feel like another task that we’re just not quite nailing in between work and caring for kids ...
Jan 30, 2025
A boost from Tracy: A brief story from Tracy's childhood
Have you ever looked at something differently and suddenly seen its potential? At age 12, I stumbled upon this lesson in the most unexpected way - while helping my friend clean her room.
As she tossed "trash" my way to throw out - broken jewelry, watch parts, a cracked hair clip, and some old art...
Jan 30, 2025
When regret sneaks in: Let go of regret and make decisions with ease
You know that moment when you're sitting in yet another committee meeting thinking "Why did I say yes to this?" (Yeah, we've been there too.) Or maybe it's that late-night spiral of "I should have spent more time..."
And then there’s that familiar feeling of regret.
Regret has a sneaky way of ma...
Jan 30, 2025
A worry break for your brain: Finding calm while still caring deeply
Fun fact: we've spent cumulatively 47,283 hours worrying about things we couldn't control. (Okay, we made that number up, but it feels accurate, doesn't it?)
Your brain is well-trained to spot potential problems and prevent them. And on days like today, when everything feels heightened and uncert...
Jan 30, 2025
