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Chapters of Self-Love: Part 2 – How to Build Confidence
Greetings from Iku – I say this every time (and will continue to) but thank you to everyone who reads these! Always love to hear what resonated with you so do not hesitate to reach out with feedback. 2022 has been more of a whirlwind than anticipated. The residency application process (and with it, medicalContinue reading “Chapters of Self-Love: Part 2 – How to Build Confidence “
Self-Care Is Not a Rom-Com: A Practical Discussion on Wellness and “Adulting”
Hi reader! I’m trying to keep it interesting here with the titles. This one was heavily inspired by two videos: Stop Romanticizing Self-Care by Valeria Lipovetsky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX10H1Xe_5g&ab_channel=ValeriaLipovetsky When Manipulative People Weaponize Psychology Lingo by Ana Psychology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4D4FCLxgLQ&t=1266s&ab_channel=AnaPsychology I thought this topic was quite applicable and wrote the first draft just after our week of much-neededContinue reading “Self-Care Is Not a Rom-Com: A Practical Discussion on Wellness and “Adulting””
“Body Goals”: Building a Healthy Relationship With Fitness Culture
content warning: fitness, connotations around body image Hello reader! I want to preface this post by saying thank you to anyone who reads these blogs! I have loved hearing from anyone who has related to what I share so do not hesitate to reach out! Disclaimer: I am not a fitness professional and this isContinue reading ““Body Goals”: Building a Healthy Relationship With Fitness Culture”
What McMaster Health Sci Taught Me: Part 2 (ft. My 2015 Application)
In Part 2, we talk navigating burnout and medical school applications – enjoy! Starting from where we left off: Wouldn’t it be great if more people went to class to learn how to play again? We can look at an experience like undergrad and think that play should never intersect with it. Health Sci challengesContinue reading “What McMaster Health Sci Taught Me: Part 2 (ft. My 2015 Application)”
Why Pixar’s film Soul Is So Important: 3 Lessons to Take Away
Spoilers?: There are technically spoilers in this. I discuss crucial themes and I mention scenes vaguely, however I do not explicitly break down the plot. This is best read after watching Soul but if you need a push to watch this movie, this may be the post for you. // Christmas Day is always aContinue reading “Why Pixar’s film Soul Is So Important: 3 Lessons to Take Away”