Category: Work

  • Important Lesson from Working in a Level One Trauma Hospital

    Important Lesson from Working in a Level One Trauma Hospital

    Working in a level-one trauma hospital right after grad school has taught me so much—lessons I carry with me every single day and into my new job. One of the biggest realizations? I never take my health for granted. The ability to move, speak, eat, lift, and just live in a healthy body is something…

  • How To Reset Yourself For The Work Week- 3 Twelve-hour Shifts

    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….

  • Weekend Reflections- August 27, 2024

    Weekend Reflections- August 27, 2024

    Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Y’all, when I say this weekend was a rollercoaster, it was a rollercoasterrrrrr. So many good moments, and so many moments of “excuse me, ma’am, I know you…

  • Setting Boundaries at Work as a Medical Social Worker

    Setting Boundaries at Work as a Medical Social Worker

    Over the past few years, I’ve learned a lot about professionalism, setting boundaries, and navigating the work world. One of the biggest takeaways is that, at the end of the day, you’re the only one who truly has your back at work. It’s a tough realization that no one else might be as invested in…

  • Weekend Reflection- August 20, 2024

    Weekend Reflection- August 20, 2024

    Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. This weekend was a good one. I didn’t have too many difficult cases, finished my work on time, and even had a chance to do some educational training….

  • Weekend Reflections- August 13, 2024

    Weekend Reflections- August 13, 2024

    Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs: One of my coworkers celebrated her birthday on Sunday, and it was a joy to be part of the celebration! Lows: This week, I had to handle…