SB Rejuvenation

Last week was Spring Break for me – probably the last TRUE SB I will ever have (*cue the tears*). Kevin and I had plans to fly into San Diego and road trip up the pacific coast highway to San Francisco, but because the trip got cut unexpectedly short, we flew into Los Angeles instead and made our way up to San Francisco. It was a week full of great food, amazing company, views on views on views(!), and a whole lotta relaxation (we even watched multiple movies – a luxury neither of us have time for nowadays). And while my belly is happy and my cravings for wind & sunshine are somewhat satiated, I find myself excited to get back to my studies. I know.. WHAT!? I must be going insane, right? But stick with me for a moment.

One week away from medical school and I’m already so ready to be back. It’s strange, really. I never thought I would enjoy school more than I enjoy vacation, but I think this is evidence that the European policy on vacation and the number of paid vacation days employees are allowed actually enhances productivity! For those of us that have limited vacation days, it’s time to start taking mini-vacations in our every day lives.

Especially in the American culture of resume-building and ladder climbing, it’s easy to get burned out – common, even – especially among medical students and practicing physicians. If this last week was any proof, having ‘me-time’ is energizing. It’s like my fire to work and to learn is back at a high; I feel hungry for knowledge again whereas before SB, I felt starved of real life.

The message? Make time in your schedule to do something that makes your heart happy and feeds your soul! Make it a routine to have some me-time every day/week/month, whether that be an hour a day doing yoga or cooking, or spending a weekend to reflect and regather yourself.

You are important, and treating yourself with even the smallest rewards can be a catalyst for achieving your dreams.

xo,

Mad