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Most of us know we need “me time.” The tricky part is figuring out whether we are actually recharging… or just hiding in a room while aggressively scrolling, half-answering emails, and calling it wellness. A recent Vox piece highlights an important distinction: solitude is not the same thing as loneliness, … Continue reading “People Are Great. Also: Please Leave Me Alone Briefly.”

Most of us like to imagine that, by adulthood, we’ve reached a peaceful state of “take me or leave me.” And then someone gives us a weird look in a meeting, sends a short text, doesn’t laugh at our joke, or seems mildly annoyed at the coffee shop, and suddenly … Continue reading “Everyone Is Definitely Thinking About You. Probably. Maybe. Not Really.”

In the fast-paced environment of a hospital, we often pass dozens of people—colleagues, patients, and visitors—while focused on the next task. However, recent research highlighted by NPR suggests that these brief, low-stakes interactions with “strangers” or “weak ties” are far more impactful than we realize. A simple “hello,” a nod … Continue reading “The Power of the “Micro-Connection””

Upcoming events: If you have an event you want uplifted, please email me at bass-maya@cooperhealth.edu Helpful Links ·                     New Link for Discounted daycare: Bright Horizons For Cooper Housestaff ·                     Residents’ guide to accessing Primary Care at Cooper: ​​​Wellness Resources for Trainees.pdf​​​ ·                     Cooper GME Wellness Page: https://wellness.cooperhealth.org/gme-wellness/ ·                     Cooper Wellness Page: Compassion & Resiliency Experience … Continue reading “Wellness Wednesday -May”

Most of us don’t walk around saying, “I just want my life to matter.” But if we’re honest… it shows up everywhere. In our work. in our relationships, in the small moments where we wonder, “Did that make a difference?” A recent perspective highlights something simple but powerful:humans aren’t just … Continue reading “The Quiet Need to Matter”