Category: Doctor’s Thoughts

When I talk to patients about making changes, people will often tell me things are still the same because “I’m lazy.” While there are certainly

Yoda famously said, “The greatest teacher, failure is.” When we deprive ourselves of failure, we deprive ourselves of the most powerful lessons life offers us. And yet,

A common truism is that life isn’t about having all the answers but rather about asking the right questions. Maybe we should take this as

I’ll admit I have a lot of mixed thoughts about using the New Year as an occasion to make change. On the one hand, I’m

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about key virtues– what are the most important virtues we carry. I’d like to focus on one virtue today:

I had a conversation at a family function over Thanksgiving. “I have total freedom,” the person said to me. “I get to wake up in

For many people, the holidays are great. Getting together with family and friends, taking time off work, exchanging gifts– the whole thing fills some people

Virtue is a quality or trait that is morally good, desirable, or admirable. It reflects a standard of behavior that aligns with ethical principles, contributing

Being a victim means experiencing harm, suffering, or loss due to another person’s actions. Being a victim often arises out of an uncontrollable event, though