It is way too easy to fall into a routine of ordering take-out and eating meals that are less than good for you. The convenience factor, the comfort factor, and the time factor all play into planning our meals on a daily basis. It’s no secret that “bad” foods satisfy that instant gratification factor in […]
Be Aware of Self-Care
Lately, I have been thinking a lot more about self-care in medical school. This is something they used to emphasize to us in the beginning of the first-year, but entering second-year, I notice a lot less people are mindful of self-care or discuss the importance of it. Luckily, this is not an area of wellness […]
Avoid Distress and De-stress
Every medical student is going to feel incredibly overwhelmed and stressed out multiple times in school; this is perfectly normal given how challenging medical school is and the firehose of information we need to learn. In order to avoid burnout, it is very important to remember to consistently de-stress and take time for self-care. All […]