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There are so many things that affect our mindset. Sometimes it's the matter of making time to get out of the busy work of the day to realign your life what really matters to you - this is part of achieving your higher license. While I've provided the outline here, I've not given all the details. If you'd like any suggestions, let me know in the comments and I'll supply them. An...

Being Financially Prepared can SO relax your mind when you're at work ... knowing you and your family are protected means that you can focus on the important task at hand. But how do you get there? One resource is found right on the Single Mom MD website for assembling your financial team . If you prefer a book version, we've created one sold on Amazon, the Physician's Better Way Workb...

Mindset may be the most powerful tool in our toolbox and it's often free. This technique of setting a gratitude alarm to go off each day and remind you to count your blessings helps us to remember our big "Why." Why do we go to work each day? It's to pay our bills so our family thrives. It's to take excellent care of patients. It's to keep our minds stimulated as lifelong...

While it's tough to be vulnerable, especially before the masses, I was sincerely hurt and feeling WAAAAY under appreciated at both home and work and had to find my way through it. Instead of feeling like the only value I added was the money I was bringing in, I had to go back and find the stronger position with forgiveness for everyone involved and a whole lot of self care. Want to learn some...

When I started working away from home, away from where my daughter was, it took new strategies then it had when I was a solo parent and she went to my parents for the summer. While it was hard on us in some ways, advancing technology made a world of difference in our ability to stay connected. It wasn't just about juggling schedules, it was about synchronizing our hearts across state lines. Wa...

I was standing in line at Disney World, reading a book on my phone, when I started thinking more about Prioritized Living and how there isn't actually time to do everything we think we might do ... it can make for some tough choices. And, well, not so tough - like not doing housework or yard work which I find no pleasure in doing but hiring that out and spending the time doing what I want with...

Mindset around the use of your money can make a big difference in your life. You have to pay off your student loans and support your family, but outsiders may just see your "big" salary and feel like you should be an easy touch. This can lead to tough discussions with your family or friends. And it's also a great reminder to get in with the right financial planner for you as well as...

Thank you for joining me in this first year of the Single Mom MD podcast. Based on your input, I'll expand from single mom physicians to all women physicians, other healthcare professionals, and female executives who face struggles as we do. Wheel of Life Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Wheel Of Life⁠ Will Help You Choose the Most Important Priorities You...

Don't let tax season make you cringe. Use these easy to follow steps to be ready for your accountant and the tax man. Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Finances As a Physician Mom! Money Audit Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Finances As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Money Management Tool⁠ Will Help You Choose Where You Can Save So You Have More To Spend Where You Want. Pick up the ⁠⁠ article...

Today, we're reviewing how to dial things back when you feel overwhelmed. I became re-familiarized with Hofstadter's Law, when critical tasks take longer than expected, even when you leave extra time. With my crazy schedule in private practice and recent challenges starting a new job and needing to acquire new housing, I dropped back to a three task rule - only three things that absolutely...

You may be surprised how little you need to spend to have a great time for the holiday or with your friends ... here are some of our favorite ways to give and receive the gifts of time. Time Audit Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Family Fun As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Time Management Resource⁠ Will Help You Find Extra Time to Spend With Your Kiddos and Other Things You Love. Want to learn some G...

Having a plan for the day makes such a difference ... and when you master your time, maximizing it, you get to spend more time with the people you love most. Time Audit Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Family Fun As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Time Management Resource⁠ Will Help You Find Extra Time to Spend With Your Kiddos and Other Things You Love. Want to learn some Genius Tips for how to set yo...

Ready for some helpful tips to overcome Holiday Chaos? Have we got the episode for you! Time Audit Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Family Fun As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Time Management Resource⁠ Will Help You Find Extra Time to Spend With Your Kiddos and Other Things You Love. Pick up the ⁠ article⁠  "Genius Things To Do On Sunday For A Successful Week at Work" at www. SingleMomMD.or...

Welcome to a recap of a busy and fulfilling year! As I reflect on all we've done, I remain grateful to you that have joined me in this journey. Be sure to leave messages for me in the notes below about what you'd like most to see for 2024! Wheel of Life Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our Wheel Of Life Will Help You Choose the Most Important Priorities You...

Conscious Discipline helps parents and children alike realize that consequences don't need to be punative. Maintaining composure, sometimes so difficult during stressful situations but an incredibly beneficial skill to develop early, becomes your superpower as the mom. Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our Wheel Of Life Will Help You Choose the Most Important Pr...

Gone may be the time of great saving if you book early or if you search for those last minute deals. So what's a mom to do? Stay vigilant. And snatch the best available deals when you have the time and money to enjoy them. Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Finances As a Physician Mom! Our Money Management Tool Will Help You Choose Where You Can Save So You Have More To Spend Where You Want...

The new year is a great time to review your finances. Today, we'll review some basic and more advance strategies so you're off to a great start. For our money audit so you can identify exactly what you owe and what you own, find it here Want to learn some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week? Here are things to do on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to...

It's a new year offering a new start! Our motivations are high and are resolution list may be reasonable ... so here are my top 10 tips for organizing that you can do in January (especially when it's so cold you don't want to go out) that will make the rest of the year go more smoothly. Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our Wheel Of Life Will Help You Ch...

Since we don't seem to know how to truly take care of ourselves, I'm back to the topic that remains critical for each of us, self care. Nurturing your own well being is one of the most critical skills you can learn - so the earlier, the better. Wheel of Life Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Wheel Of Life⁠ Will Help You Choose the Most Important Priorit...

Conversations about Mental Health Stigma hurts our patients but it can hurt us, too. If you're not willing to get help for yourself, why should your patients be willing to pursue it? Be strong enough to ask for help when you need it... or even BEFORE you need it. Wheel of Life Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Wheel Of Life⁠ Will Help You Choose the Most Im...

While I do believe that adequate sleep, good nutrition, and regular, lifelong learning are some of the best ways to keep focused on your goal, these three ways to keep your mind sharp were not the first that jumped to mind when I thought about them. See if you agree... Wheel of Life Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠Wheel Of Life⁠ Will Help You Choose the Most...

How many times have you wished for a glimpse into the future before stepping out of residency and into the challenging world of medical practice? If you're a recent graduate, consider yourself fortunate because I've curated a list of 20 invaluable insights that I dearly wish I had known back then. These pearls of wisdom are here to guide and empower you on your journey, starting right now....

Well... I did it. Things were in pretty good balance, then I had three - or four - or five - big things hit at once and back into overwhelm I went. It's surprisingly easy to do. But the key is in pulling back from that precipice and regaining perspective and some semblance of balance in both my life and my work. Wheel of Life Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Ou...

If taking care of kids, practicing medicine, then dealing with Covid isn't enough to make you question your sanity, I don't know what is. Here are my Top Ten Tips on Caring for Your Mental Health for Single Mom Physicians - let me know if you have more that have worked for you. We're in this together! Wheel of Life Eliminate Frustration and Regain Your Balance As a Physician Mom! Our ⁠...

To grow, we need to be willing to leave our comfort zone. And a few of the things that may make us uncomfortable but will make us more successful over time include developing healthy habits, taking risks, and admitting when you've made a mistake. Once you've listened to the episode and implemented a few strategies, let us know what's working best for you ... and what makes you just a l...