Self-Care for the Self-Employed

If you are self-employed, the concept of self-care doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming—it can involve as little as a few minutes a day dedicated to yourself.

Allie’s Corner: Self-Care during Pregnancy

Self-care can be challenging for women throughout the lives, not to mention during the busy and emotional experience of pregnancy. Ultimately, self-care is even more important when you’re pregnant because you are growing another human being.

Ask Sofia: Do I drink too much?

“If you think that you drink too much, there is a good chance that you do,” said Dr. Donna Block. “Many women tend to underestimate how much they drink – that’s why we ask about it during your annual visit – and underestimate the effects that alcohol can have on the body and mind over time. While it’s ok to celebrate on occasion, if you are struggling to get up in the morning and function well during the day, it’s probably time to talk with someone about your alcohol consumption.”

Stop Over-committing Your Time

If your calendar has one event after another scheduled, leaving you little to no time to yourself, you might find yourself getting less enjoyment and satisfaction out of your busy schedule.

Make Your Health a Priority

What are your top priorities? Your kids? Relationships? Work? Maybe a little social media and sleep?

Where does your health happen to fall on that list? If you’re like many women, it regularly drops to the bottom when life gets busy – and we all know how busy we are these days.

Happy New You!

Ringing in a new year gives us all the opportunity for reflection on what changes we can make, from big to small, to live a healthier and happier life. At Clinic Sofia, we’re here to support you.

Beyond meeting the OBGYN needs of our patients, we aim to help each and every one of you be your best self. We hope to empower you with the tools, guidance and resources so you can be the best advocate for your own health.

How to Beat Burnout

It’s that time of year: school, sports, parties, busy work schedules, shorter days, even social events can start to feel like a chore when you’re overscheduled and feeling tired, overwhelmed or depleted. While it might seem like putting yourself – your health, your needs and interests – on the backburner is the easiest thing to do when you’re beyond busy, lack of self-care always has consequences.