Striving High

Resilience

5 Strategies to Build Resilience and Empower Your Child

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on July 14, 2024

Learn how to guide your children toward success without imposing your own expectations.

Perfectionism

Perfectionism and Burnout: A Surgeon's Insight

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on March 5, 2024

In the high-stakes world of healthcare, perfectionism takes a toll on well-being and increases the risk of burnout.

Stress

Can You Achieve Holiday Bliss?

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on December 4, 2023

Enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends with these four proven strategies for social and emotional well-being.

Burnout

4 Proven Methods to Navigate the Precipice of Burnout

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on November 1, 2023

Struggling to find the balance between work and well-being? Discover four key strategies to regain equilibrium and avoid your burnout tipping point.

Resilience

Mastering Self-Care: Your Path to Resilience and Clarity

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on October 1, 2023

Overcome barriers, set SMART goals, and embark on a transformative journey to well-being.

Burnout

4 Vital Strategies for Excellence Without Burnout

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on September 11, 2023

Explore the art of success and thriving without sacrificing your well-being.

Career

Embracing Change: The Path to Transformation

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on July 3, 2023

Discover how changing career paths can be transformative in your self-discovery and professional evolution.

Stress

Vacation Blues: Why Post-Holiday Relaxation Vanishes Quickly

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on June 2, 2023

Is your post-vacation tranquility slipping away? Discover four strategies to maintain serenity beyond your getaway and conquer the stress cycle.

Motivation

3 Ways to Get Things Done With Joy

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on December 22, 2022

Feeling overwhelmed with so much to do? Meet your goals and enjoy them along the way.

Stress

3 Key Concepts to Reduce Your Stress in Uncertain Times

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on June 11, 2022

Is not knowing what's coming next wearing you down and increasing your stress? You have more control than you think.

Stress

Three Forms of Support to Help Reduce Your Stress

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on December 8, 2021

Do you often feel alone in stressful times? There are sources of support all around you. Being willing to ask for help is key.

Motivation

Personal Transformation Is a Continual Process

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on August 31, 2021

What obstacles have you conquered that have made you stronger?

Self-Talk

3 Ways to Keep Your Inner Critic in Check

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on July 5, 2021

It’s easy to be hard on yourself especially when you may be struggling. Here’s how to keep things in perspective.

Motivation

A 2-Step Process for Achieving Your Intended Goals

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on June 1, 2021

Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to achieve your goals? This two-step process can help.

Bias

How to Tackle Racism With Emotional Intelligence

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on May 3, 2021

Are you motivated to defeat racism and unsure how? Increasing these six emotional intelligence competencies can go a long way.

Stress

A 5-Phase Framework for Assessing Stress

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on April 1, 2021

Does it feel like you're always overwhelmed? Here's an easy-to-remember way to help organize your thoughts and deal with your stress more effectively.