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
No time for goals: A quick exercise to get some clarity
Let's talk about something we hear from physicians all the time:
"I want things to be different, but I'm not even sure what I'm aiming for."
We get it. When you're busy surviving, figuring out how to clarify your own goals can feel like just another thing on the to-do list.
Let's try something di...
Jan 30, 2025
Alone isn't the way: Unlock joy-the power of challenging thoughts together
We know sometimes it feels like you're swimming against the current, trying to reach your goals all by yourself. We've all been there.
You take on so much as a physician mom and even pride yourself in your independence and capability. But we promise you - alone isn't the way.
When you go at it ...
Jan 30, 2025
When 51% is enough: Stuck in indecision? Your answer is closer than you think. Here's how to choose it...
You're a decision master. Your whole day is a series of choices, and you make so many with ease that you don't even register you're making them.
You decide not to hit snooze because you know you have an early case.You snap on that seatbelt because the safety evidence is overwhelmingly clear.You c...
Jan 30, 2025
The truth about JOY: Joy, science, and a magical choice
In your busy life, joy can sometimes feel like a foreign concept. But did you know that our complex relationship with joy is actually rooted in neuroscience?
You may remember that the amygdala can't always distinguish between positive and negative excitement. It's our brain's attempt to protect u...
Jan 30, 2025
Unlock restful nights: Actionable tips for a quieter mind
Picture this: It's 3 AM. You're wide awake, your mind whirling, replaying that conversation from earlier or second-guessing a clinical decision from the week before.
Ugh…overthinking – where your greatest asset (that clever mind of yours) sometimes feels like your biggest nemesis.
Here's where i...
Jan 30, 2025
