It’s officially wedding season for us Desis, and it’s already got me doing mental gymnastics. Back-to-back weddings from September all the way through April is a lot to handle! Planning, prepping, and double-checking calendars is how we survive this chaotic but fun season. Its my favorite season since we get the opportunity to see so…
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How to Handle “Sunday Scaries” as a social worker
While I don’t get the usual “Sunday scaries,” I feel the Friday scaries as my workweek kicks off on Saturday. The anticipation—wondering what kind of day I’m walking into, if my patient load will be manageable, or if I’ll be tracking down family members—definitely keeps me up some nights. Here are a few things I…
6 Affordable Everyday Essentials That Make Life Easier
Recently, I was chatting with friends about the little things that truly make life better, and it got me thinking: the most useful items in our day-to-day lives are often not the most expensive. Inspired by that conversation, I took a walk around my house to gather a few of my favorite affordable essentials—some I…
How To Reset Yourself For The Work Week- 3 Twelve-hour Shifts
I’m a creature of habit, and if there’s one habit that keeps my work life in check, it’s my Friday reset routine—what might be a Sunday reset for most. Think of it as a mini ritual that sets me up for success, ensuring my next three days flow smoothly both at home and at work….
Having a life outside of work- Because I refuse to get burnt out again
It is so easy to get lost in the day-to-day work life especially if the work itself is demanding, tiring, and has immediate effects on your patients if you don’t do your job correctly. I learned the hard way that having something to look forward to other than working 5 days a week is so…