Have you ever wished you had your own personal genie to handle your endless to-do list? Ever fantasized about duplicating yourself so you could be in two places at once? What if I told you that while magic carpets and cloning might be out of reach, there’s a real-world solution that can get you pretty close?

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the magic of outsourcing—how hiring a virtual assistant or in-person help can transform your daily grind into a well-oiled productivity machine. Get ready to learn about the top 10 tasks I delegate to maximize my time, tackle my goals, and maintain sanity in the whirlwind of professional and personal life

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Ever feel like you don’t have the motivation to start something new? You’re certainly not alone. Every day, countless professional women like yourself grapple with the challenge of jump-starting new routines, whether it's beginning a fitness program, launching a side project, or simply organizing daily tasks more efficiently. It's a common struggle.

But what if the secret to unlocking that elusive motivation isn't about summoning an extraordinary burst of inspiration, but rather about laying a foundation of small, manageable habits that lead to that motivation? 

We're discussing why you don't need to depend on motivation to start a new habit and what you should be doing instead.

Books Discussed:

James Clear "Atomic Habit"

Charles Duhigg "The Power of Habit"

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What's the best way to head into perimenopause/menopause? Did you realize you should be doing things even IN YOUR 30'S, to protect your bone and musculoskeletal health?

Dr. Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip and knee arthroscopy for athletes and active people of all ages.

She has been featured in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and U.S. News & World Report, as well as in magazines such as Maxim, Prevention, Fitness, MORE, Runner’s World, Best Life, Arthritis Today

Today we’re talking about the daily practices that women women should be instituting now  to live longer, better and protect their bone and muscle health. We’ll also be discussing how Dr. Wright uses her platform of over 700,000 IG followers to educate on these women’s health topics in a bite sized relatable way.

She discusses actionable strategies including:

-What diets are best as you enter perimenopause

-What kind of exercise helps prevent perimenopausal and menopausal weight gain

-What you should be doing NOW even if you're in your 20's and 30's.

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Another 12 months, and with that, more lessons learned.

1. Embrace imperfection
2. Daily visualization is key to achieving goals
3. Build strong relationships
4. Rewrite my narrative
5. Prioritizing health
6. Giving back
7. Resilience can be reset
8. Embracing technology
9. Recognizing my own limits 
10. Future planning

Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes!

Have you ever felt like your to-do list is a mountain you can’t seem to climb, not because you don’t want to, but something invisible holds you back? Have you ever found yourself polishing a task to absolute perfection, only to realize you’ve run out of time for everything else? Or perhaps, you’ve felt the heavy burden of trying to balance work deadlines with home responsibilities, feeling like you’re being pulled in a million directions, yet finding yourself stuck in place?

And how often have you told yourself, "I work better under pressure," as a way to justify pushing tasks off until the eleventh hour? Ever wonder why that sense of overwhelm doesn’t just propel you into action but instead leaves you paralyzed, scrolling through your phone, seeking refuge in the most mundane distractions?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Today, we’re exploring the intricate dance between procrastination, perfectionism, the double burden of work and home responsibilities, and yes, the intriguing ways Parkinson's Law plays into our daily lives. More importantly, we’re not just unpacking the challenges; we’re laying out practical, actionable strategies to help you break the cycle.

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Have you heard how women are the BEST multi-taskers? Like it's our super power? Well, that can actually be a bad thing.

In this week's ENCORE episode, I break down why multitasking can be problematic, and  why it might be time to shift our focus towards doing one thing at a time. Join us as we discuss strategies to enhance focus, increase efficiency, and promote mental well-being by embracing the power of serial tasking. It's time to debunk the myth and discover a path to more balanced, productive, and fulfilling lives.

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*Encore Epsiode Host Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by guest, psychiatrist, Dr. Vania Manipod as they discuss  burnount in high achieveing women. In this episode, we dive deep into:

Causes for burnout for women in medicine

• Microagressions
• Gender pay disparity
• Gender biases in the workplace

We also dicuss 4 actionable strategies for learning how to prioritize yourself to prevent burnout.

1. Be patient with yourself as you learn to take time for yourself.

2. Schedule your self care into your To Do list.

3. Say no (get my say no checklist here: www.drrupawong.com/say-no) and tolerate the associated feelings that arise with saying no

4. Recognize that taking breaks makes you more productive in the long run (if it feels self indulgent).

Positive psychology studies have shown that these 3 things lead to happiness:

1. Do something you're skilled at

2. Have meaningful relationships.

3. Perform activities you enjoy.

Which of these 3 buckets needs attention? That's how you should practice your self care to prevent burnout

Harvard Business Review article we discuss in the episode: Why So Many Women Physicians Are Quitting?

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Have you ever felt your eyes burn or water after a long day staring at your computer screen? Or experienced a nagging headache or blurred vision after back-to-back video calls? Whether you work from home full time or just notice this symptoms when you're on your device, we've got you covered.

In this episode, I'll be discussing digital eye strain aka computer vision syndrome and practical solutions you can start incorporating into your daily routine TODAY to improve your symptoms.

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Do you ever feel stretched too thin, like you're being pulled in a million directions at once? Have you ever found yourself saying 'yes' when every fiber of your being is screaming 'no'? Or perhaps you've felt the weight of exhaustion, not from physical labor, but from the constant pressure of meeting everyoen's expectations, but your own?

You're not alone! Today I'm discussing 3 actionable strategies for setting boundaries as working women and why it's important. Let's dive in!

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Do women really need to worry about heart health? And, how do hormones and pregnancy and menopause influence your heart?

In today's episode, I'm joined by cardiologist, Dr. Hafiza Khan. From diet to exercise, pregnancy to menopause, we're talking about exactly what women can do to keep our hearts healthy.

Questions? We'd love to answer them on an upcoming podcast. Email us at [email protected]

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