Take two, and call me in the morning

Daily writing promptHow do you practice self-care?View all responses Way back years ago, I worked in the "City Hospital" of a large city, not too far from Boston. One summer, the on-call schedule was brutal. It seemed like a few of the residents and I were up all night, every night, with emergency surgery. It …

Taking Care Of Number One

Self-care takes in many practices, from staying adequately hydrated to exercising and even beauty regimes.However, the concept is hollow when bad habits undo the benefits of self-care. Magical thinking is often part of the issue—"Yes, I drank a lot this week, but I'll compensate by eating and exercising well." A recent vocabulary addition to the …