How to Build Resilience: A Science-Based Holistic Approach
As a physician who practices lifestyle medicine, I’m a firm believer that cultivating resilience requires addressing the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. Resilience is our ability to effectively cope with and recover from stressors and adversity. While some seem to be born naturally resilient, the good news is that resilience can also be…
Deep Dive into Your Ikigai: Questions to Determine Your Purpose
While uncovering your “Ikigai” (reason for being) is a personal journey, these questions can serve as a compass: Self-Reflection: Values & Passions: What are your core values (honesty, creativity, etc.)? What activities truly ignite your passion, even if impractical? Skills & Strengths: What are you naturally good at? What skills have you acquired that bring…
Ikigai: The Secret to a Life Filled with Passion & Purpose
One of the most transformative concepts I’ve discovered in my journey as a physician who embraces Lifestyle Medicine medicine is the Japanese philosophy of ikigai (pronounced ick-ee-gah-ee). While difficult to succinctly translate, ikigai essentially refers to your reason for waking up each day – the driving sense of purpose that gets you out of bed…
The Search for Meaning: Unlocking the Power of Purpose
As a physician focused on lifestyle medicine, I’ve come to realize that physical health is just one part of the equation for a fulfilling life. Cultivating a deep sense of purpose, belonging, and meaning is equally vital for our psychological well-being and overall life satisfaction. The science backs this up. Studies show that having a…