First published in the HPHR Journal (previously Harvard Public Health Review) on 23rd August 2023. Featured image by Peter Burdon on Unsplash. I never thought much about […]
Tag: Personal Stories
The Importance of Celebrating and Sharing Your Success
Photo by Sagar Patil on Unsplash While medicine can be a fulfilling career, it is still a job, and as with any job, there are […]
Building Resilience: Handling Burnout
Featured image by nikko macaspac on Unsplash Some news: I finally have been granted the leave to supplicate for my DPhil degree i.e. I have […]
Breathless and living my wildest dreams
Featured image by Yohann Lc on Unsplash. I was excited to return to work a few days back. I made my way through the familiar, […]
Making New Year’s Resolutions for a Wholesome 2021
Photo by Mike Enerio on Unsplash Happy 2021! Making new year’s resolutions this time seems like a futile exercise and it is daunting to start […]
Building Resilience: Top 3 Tips for Success
Too often when people speak about their success journey, they love portraying the idea it was all smooth sailing for them by listing accolades and achievements. The reality is that behind the seemingly perfect Instagram or LinkedIn façade of many people including myself are failures, criticisms, depression and other mental health issues, and life circumstances that are rarely spoken about.
Maintaining Boundaries: Partie Deux
It takes two to tango. Maintaining boundaries in relationships is a tricky one. Playing Agony Aunt today, but I am no expert.
Building Resilience: Dealing with Grief and Failure for So-Called Type A Personalities
I draw on my experiences as a so-called type A character, in dealing with grief and failure and coming out triumphant and thriving.