When Monotony Creeps In: The Two Stages of an Optometry Career
I was at a lunch with a colleague, and he confided something many of us feel long before we ever
Are You Living Your Purpose?
Here's an important question we don't often ask about our work:
"Am I living my
Half of Us Are Burning Out.
According to multiple studies, burnout rate among healthcare workers is over 50%. That's half of us. Half of
Whadda Ya At?
I was sitting on a flight en route to Newfoundland for work when my seatmate turned to me and said:
What Are Your "Anti-Goals" For Next Year?
Every December, I take a “sabbatical” — not a vacation, but a reset. It’s a time to step away from
Trust in Your Adaptability, Not Your Plan
One of the reasons I burned out was the lack of variety. Eight years into my optometry career, working at
My Joke Flopped In Front of 100 People. And I'm Glad It Did!
A few months ago, Canadian Association of Optometry Students (CAOS) invited me to speak to current optometry students at the
Why Every Optometrist Needs a Creative Outlet
I never saw myself as a "creative."
For years, optometry was my only professional identity. It's
What Would You Do With a Whole Month Off?
For most of my career, I worked 6 days/week. Days blurred into weeks, and weeks into years, as I
When Worry Doesn't Help... Let Go of the "Rock"
A month ago, our three-month-old baby came down with the flu. She had nasal congestion, and we could
