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· July 27, 2017

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Things that traveling has taught me:⁣ ⁣ ✈️

Things that traveling has taught me:⁣
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✈️ To think creatively, and that there is so much joy to be found in leaving your comfort zone. Nothing ever goes as planned when you’re traveling. You have to learn to roll with the punches and improvise.⁣
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👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽 How different people react to stress. I think it’s important to know how people handle things not going according to plan, and traveling with someone will definitely show you this. I’ve had a couple friendships that didn’t survive a trip together. And traveling with Joshua showed me that he is pretty much always calm and can bring a giggle to even the worst scenarios.⁣
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🧍🏽‍♀️ It’s also okay to be alone. Whether going solo on a hike, at a restaurant, or exploring a new city, a ton of personal growth comes from traveling alone and being stuck with your own thoughts. What do you really enjoy doing? Who are you when your friends aren’t around?⁣
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🧳 To find beauty in simplicity. Believe it or not, you actually don’t need that entire suitcase of skincare or shoes. You can get by with very very little - just a carry on! - and still have the time of your life!⁣
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[Photo is from a trip to Canada a couple years ago] 💙

In my third month of residency and time is flyyyin

In my third month of residency and time is flyyyingg by! This month I am working on the Geriatrics/Palliative care service which has been a real treat because we have more time with each patient. ⁣
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The funny thing about residency is that even though you’re now working, and no longer a med student, there is still so much to learn.⁣
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Whatever you do, whatever you’re working towards, it’s okay to still be learning, growing. In fact, I 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 we all are. Even when things start to click, become easier, we should be pushing ourselves toward the uncomfortable. Trying new things. Challenging the old habits. If you stay where you are, you’ll never be fully aware of just how capable you are 🤍

What 👏🏼 are 👏🏼 you 👏🏼 waiting 👏🏼 for?

• Active vs. passive learning •⁣ ⁣ Halfway

• Active vs. passive learning •⁣
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Halfway through 2nd year of med school I changed my study habits because I wasn’t happy with how I was performing. I went from being a passive learner to an active participant in my studies. Not only did my grades improve, but I felt differently about studying. It became a process I enjoyed, rather than a million daunting powerpoint slides staring back at me.⁣
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Passive:⁣
💤 Reading⁣
💤 Listening to lectures⁣
💤 Clicking through PowerPoints⁣
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Active:⁣
☕️ Practice questions (my personal favorite)⁣
☕️ Teaching (to your friends, pets, or the wall)⁣
☕️ Drawing things out⁣
☕️ Flash cards/spaced repetition (y’all know I loooveeee Anki)⁣
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Take the time to form good study habits early. Quality >>> quantity of hours studied. You need to be actively working with the material to learn it best!

Finally getting around to posting the recipe for t

Finally getting around to posting the recipe for these Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes! ⁣⁣Josh and I had so much fun baking these (many times) over quarantine. They are best served hot!⁣
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They are gluten and dairy free, like all of my recipes, because that’s how I choose to eat.⁣⁣⁣
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Link to my blog is in my bio 🍩 where you can find this recipe! I’ll also link it on my stories today 😋

Love me some Texas Hill Country ⛅️🌾 As a s

Love me some Texas Hill Country ⛅️🌾
As a side note, over the past few months I have lost a lot of muscle but gained cardio endurance 😅 There’s always a silver lining, and I’ve enjoyed going on outdoor runs and focusing more on yoga, but I’m also ready to lift heavy again. Those of you going to public gyms again, how has it been for you?

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