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Miami

Reconnect

{Miami Beach, Florida}

Lately, my ability to write and stay connected via my blog and social media requires far more effort than usual. I’ve written in previous posts that when life gets overwhelming, one of the first things that fall to the wayside is my blog. I’m trying hard to stay consistent on posting because the last time I put my blog aside, I ended up taking a one year hiatus from September 2013 through September 2014. I sound like a broken record when I find myself regularly struggling with life balance, though I’m well aware that the ability to find balance is an ongoing process.

This weekend, I’m headed to northern California to visit my family for Father’s Day and am looking forward to reconnecting again. I also have group therapy today before catching my flight, so i hope to get some feedback from my therapist and group members regarding my disconnect and self-critical self.

I know that I am human, “nobody’s perfect,” and we’re entitled to our good and bad days. Yet, I just can’t help getting frustrated when I don’t feel like myself. I’m sure several of you out there can relate?

June 20, 2015 8 comments

Personal

Reset, Recharge

written by freudandfashion

{Miami Beach, Florida}

I talk A LOT about mental health (in case you haven’t noticed), so I’ve appreciated the opportunity to put psychiatry-related thoughts aside for the last week while on vacation. And I haven’t psychoanalyzed one thing while in Florida, which is a record for me! I recognize how burned out I was getting, especially since I slept a whole lot during my first few days of vacation. In the past, I probably would’ve felt guilty about saying I was tired of talking about mental health, but sometimes taking a break from your interests and passions makes you appreciate them even more. I intend on using my final days of vacation to soak up more sun, take a boat ride along the bay, shop, enjoy delicious Cuban dishes, and anticipate feeling fully recharged by the time I return to work next week. Hope you have a relaxing weekend!

Beautiful lanterns at the Shore Club

June 6, 2015 10 comments

Lifestyle

Much Needed

written by freudandfashion

{Miami, Florida}

I’m constantly testing my limits as to how long I can continue working before I become extremely stressed-out and less pleasant to be around, which usually indicates I’m overdue for a vacation. When I scheduled my vacation months ago, I had a feeling I’d be overexerting myself having too large of a time gap in between breaks. Well, I definitely learned my lesson this time around (yet again). Part of self-awareness and good self-care is recognizing when you’re in need of a break. Therefore, for the next ten days, I’ll be catching up with some much needed sleep, laying out on the beach, and doing nothing work-related. Next week I plan to head to Miami, which is the city I fondly remember as providing the most fun during my medical school elective rotations. Actually, I do have one task: learning how to use Snapchat and hopefully posting snaps during my vacation (if you’re on Snapchat, add me @freudandfashion and follow me on my journey towards wellness, balance, and self-care!).

Have a wonderful weekend!

May 30, 2015 14 comments

Psychiatry Travel

Back to Work

written by freudandfashion

After returning from a week-long vacation, I dreaded the pile of catch-up work and voicemails waiting for my much-needed attention. I assumed that I’d be in vacation-mode and perform sluggishly on my first day back, but surprised myself at how easily I resumed my normal routine. Even more surprising was noticing the level of comfort I had while interacting with new patients whereas in the past I’d be concerned about whether or not my patients would feel connected to me or question my knowledge being a mere resident instead of a full-fledged Psychiatrist. One word to describe this new-found feeling? — Confidence. Confidence may come easily for some, but for me (and most, I assume), it required self-evaluation and rising after feelings of inadequacy and failure. Once that feeling is obtained, savor the moment the way you savor a great vacation.

November 17, 2010 1 comment

therapy Travel

Super Bowl – Bienvenido a Miami!

written by freudandfashion

No, I won’t pretend like I know anything about football. But, I will say that I’m jealous of everyone that’s heading to Miami this week. Miami is my 2nd favorite city in the U.S. (after Los Angeles, of course) because of its beautiful people, colorful architecture, and sheek party scene. And it also happens to be where I met my boyfriend. Here’s some of my fave places to go in Miami:

1) The Delano – a sexy indoor and outdoor hotel lounge (and if you’re cool enough, you’ll get access into the Florida Room)

2) El Palacio De Los Jugos – I tried some overpriced Cuban restaurants, but the best food happened to be in a street corner food stand! Head here for authentic, CHEAP cuban food, great fruit juices, and cafe con leche near Little Havana! Be sure to practice your Spanish.

3) Sky Bar at the Shore Club – swanky, classy outdoor lounge amidst a gorgeous garden. Rarely has a line, but guaranteed to see beautiful people inside.

4) Lincoln Road – walk down Lincoln during the day to go shopping and have your pick of cute spots to grab lunch while sitting outdoors. Walk down Lincoln at night and experience a lively crowd with hip hop or techno music blaring and the hottest people in South Beach sipping on pre-party cocktails.

5) The Duck Tour (no joke…had to throw it in here!) – my boyfriend makes fun of me all the time for going on this tour, but it’s a fun, cheesy way to be a tourist in South Beach. This interesting bus/duck contraption takes you to the touristy places in South Beach. Then, it turns into a boat to take you through Biscayne Bay to snap pictures of homes owned by the wealthy (Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, etc) on Star Island. And yes, they make you “quack” like a duck.

February 3, 2010 3 comments