You’re like, really pretty.
Thank you!
So you agree, you think you’re really pretty?
That’s a #meangirls reference for those who don’t know it by heart😉 Well I’m here to tell you that YES you are pretty, Inside and out. (And wow am I glad I don’t have to go back to high school). But sometimes we find it hard to accept nice things people say about us and we qualify it rather than just saying “thank you” and feeling a little glow inside.
Case in point: My roommate complimented my makeup today but instead of saying a genuine “thanks so much!”, I immediately said “thanks it’s just my regular makeup.” This was a nice compliment and I just downplayed it so hard.
I am guilty of this all the time!!! Accepting compliments without offering a qualifier is a challenge I’ve been working on for years, but here I am at almost 30 and I’m still saying the equivalent of “thanks but...”. So this is my reminder to myself and all of you to accept compliments, be confident and assured, and do whatever you need to to feel your best, whether it includes makeup (shout out to my “regular” Flawless in Five faves today 💄) or a new pair of hoop earrings or whatever is right for you!
I think you’re really pretty, no qualifier needed.
#compliments #bekind #beauty #saferbeauty #betterbeauty #womenempowerment #authentic #acceptance #selflove #selfcare #vulnerability #noqualifiers #youdoyou #confidence
Oh hey there. My name is Molly and why yes, I do change back into comfy clothes the second I get home 👆🏼this is what I look like 90% of the time I’m at home...#reallife
Anyone else tackle their to-do list better if they’re wearing comfy clothes? I’m the total opposite on campus, where being put together makes me more focused. I went to class this morning and then came right back home to put a dent in that list.
It’s almost the end of the semester (only a few more weeks until I’m a MS2 😳) and there are so many fun projects that I’m currently working on for school, Beautycounter, the blog, all my extracurriculars.
I have always had a problem saying “no” to new opportunities thanks to my curiosity and I’m really feeling it this week. BUT I also have to give that curiosity a serious shout out for guiding me to this moment - if I hadn’t been curious, or if I had said no at many points along the way, I wouldn’t be in medical school!
Today on the blog I’m chatting about why it’s so hard to say “no” and some strategies I’m using to re-focus and manage my commitments. You can find the link in my bio!
Anyone else out there want to join my overcommitted club?! #medschool #medstudent #medstudentblog #MS1 #futuredoctor #futureMD #womeninmedicine #overcommitted #todolistsarelife #intention #blog #blogger #study #medicine #health #athleisure
Two years ago, I earned this certificate by working harder in 11 months than I had in all of college.
This piece of paper represents 2 semesters of general chemistry, 2 semesters of biology, 2 semesters of physics, 2 semesters of organic chemistry, and 1 semester of biochemistry.
This piece of paper represents so much coffee from Wawa and Talulahs and Saxbys and Good Karma, post-exam beers at Strangeloves, and bagels from Knead.
This piece of paper represents tears, exhaustion, frustration, and fear.
This piece of paper represents determination, curiosity, friendship, and joy.
And above all, this paper represents the moment I knew I would be a doctor. Without these classes, medical school was out of reach. Less than one month after receiving this certificate I took the MCAT and the rest is history. As my first year of medical school nears its end and I’m feeling just so tired of studying every day, it helps to look back and see how far I’ve already come.
I’m ready to tackle neuro, the big 3-0, and anything else that gets thrown my way.
#postbac #premed #postbacc #prerequisites #medstudent #medschool #futuredoctor #futuremd #careerchanger #nontrad
In medical school, we learn about the harmful effects of tobacco, unhealthy food consumption, sedentary lifestyles and other MODIFIABLE risk factors that can drastically increase the risk of developing serious medical conditions. How do we know about the causal relationships between risk factors and health outcomes? RESEARCH.
More research on environmental toxins is published every day and what we're learning is extremely concerning. Professional medical societies warn of the harm of many chemicals found in lots of personal care products AND support updating current law to protect consumers.
Two biggies that everyone should steer clear from:
👉🏼Parabens — preservatives that are known endocrine disruptors, which can alter hormone mechanisms in our body (commonly found in shampoo, face cleanser, body wash, body lotion, foundation)
👉🏼Pthalates — chemicals used to make products more pliable or make fragrances stick to skin, but they disrupt the endocrine system and may cause birth defects (commonly found in synthetic fragrance, nail polish, hairspray, plastics)
The American Academy of Pediatrics warns against the dangers of phthalates and is calling for updates to federal law to better protect children and pregnant women from hazardous chemicals commonly used in everyday products.
The American College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians says that the evidence linking exposure to toxic environmental agents and adverse reproductive and developmental health outcomes is sufficiently robust and points out that “exposure to toxic environmental agents also is implicated in increases in adverse reproductive health outcomes that emerged since World War II” which have occurred too quickly to be caused purely by genetic changes alone.
The American Psychologic Association recognizes a possible link between chemicals in household products and the increase of developmental disorders among children.
We can't control all the environmental harms in our world, but we CAN control what products we use in our homes.
Environmental toxin exposure in the home can be MODIFIABLE if you know what you’re looking for! Medical society statement links can be found in my bio.
Chag Sameach from two of your not-so-friendly Passover plagues, Beeyonce (locusts) and the slaying of the first born (👎🏼)! If you’re not familiar, the ten plagues were inflicted by God on the Egyptians to persuade Pharaoh to free the Israelites from slavery and allow them to leave Egypt. The plagues include : turning the Nile into blood, an infestation of frogs, lice, wild animals, pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and slaying of the first born. [Jews escaped the final plague by marking their doors with lambs blood.] We tell the story of the plagues and the Exodus from Egypt at the seder each year.
#passover #chagsameach #seder
