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Valentine’s Day is coming up, and wherever you look, there are reminders about love—flowers, cards, romantic dinners, thoughtful gestures. The message is loud and clear: show someone else how much you care. You Are Magical But for many people—especially those in demanding careers, caregiving roles, or leadership positions—Valentine’s Day can feel complicated. It can bring up pressure, comparison, or a quiet sense of exhaustion. Another holiday that seems to require energy you’re not sure you...

Happy National Women Physician's Day The Legacy of the "Cracked Door" As we approach National Women Physicians Day , it’s time to take stock of our progress. My journey into medicine was shaped by my mother. She encouraged me to become a physician because, for her generation, that door was only cracked open. Her encouragement carried both hope and the "unfinished business" of a woman denied the opportunity. Today, that door is wide open. Women now make up over 50% of medical school...

I get asked this question a lot: “How do you do all the things that you do?” People usually mean it as a compliment. What they’re really saying is that, from the outside, it looks like I must be exceptional  at time management. Here’s the honest truth — and one that might surprise you: Sometimes, I’m not. I still have weeks where my calendar is too full. I still say yes to things I shouldn’t. I still catch myself stacking commitments on top of already-full days because part of me believes I...