Before I brought home Simba, my shorthair cat, I did not consider myself a “cat person.” But that sick, 6-week-old kitten whose mother abandoned him on the ranch pulled at my heart strings. As a medical student, I wanted a…
Creative ways to make exercise a habit
Choose activities you enjoy Truthfully, the first key to making exercise a habit is to make it enjoyable (at least most of the time). Experiment with different gym memberships (most have trials!), sports, classes, and other activities. You can even…
How much exercise do you really need?
Let’s talk movement. Is it just me or does exercise sometimes seem like a daunting task with way too many options and opinions? Yeah, I think many of us feel this way. Exercise is a popular topic, and you can…
7 Tips for Better Sleep
1. Put away your phone. That bright light will keep your brain awake! Instead, try reading a book, meditating, journaling, or stretching. 2. Keep work out of the bed. You want your bedroom to feel like a retreat – a…
Exploring Banff National Park
After sitting at desk for months studying for two different 8-hour-long board exams, I was ready to get outside, fill my lungs with fresh air, hike through the beautiful mountains, and soak in allll the sun! So I packed my bags…
Change your mind, change the world
So you want to change the world? First, you have to change your thoughts. I planted some sunflowers for my parents a bit ago, and my mother recently sent me the pictures below. They’re just about to bloom! To think…
MIND over Matter: Mental Health in Medical School
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 27% of medical students have depression or show depressive symptoms — ONE-THIRD of medical students — and 11% have suicidal tendencies. In addition, medical students are 5 times more likely to…
