As someone obsessed with understanding and optimizing the experience of doctoring, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on which things made my life easier while navigating transitions, and which ones I wish I had known to implement.

It’s so easy for me to feel both underwhelmed and overwhelmed. Perhaps those two states of being feed each other.

Sleep is very much in the Zeitgeist. Stronger immune system, improved executive function, faster reflexes, better mood, longer life. It’s very compelling. You know who isn’t sleeping 8 hours a night? Moms. And physicians. And least of all M.MDs