The Hidden Stress of Healthcare Work: How Pharmacists Can Protect Their Mental Health
When most people think of pharmacists, they picture someone behind the counter at a drugstore, neatly packaging prescriptions and giving the occasional advice on cold medicine. But the reality of being a pharmacist—especially in the current healthcare environment—is far more intense and emotionally demanding than many realize. And like many others in healthcare, we face […]
Hiking Across Cultures: Trails Worth Trekking in Japan, the Netherlands, and the U.S.
As someone who spends most of the week indoors working as a pharmacist, hiking has become one of my favorite ways to reset. There’s something about putting one foot in front of the other, breathing in fresh air, and just being present that helps clear the mental clutter. It’s not just exercise—it’s therapy, travel, and […]
From Court to Console: Balancing Fitness and Gaming in a Busy Life
Life moves fast. Between long shifts as a pharmacist, family commitments, and trying to stay on top of things like bills, laundry, and meal prep, it’s easy to let hobbies or downtime fall by the wayside. But for me, there are two things that keep me grounded, energized, and balanced: staying active through sports, and […]
The Pharmacist’s Guide to International Travel: Staying Healthy Abroad
Traveling has always been one of my greatest joys. There’s something about stepping into a new country—hearing different languages, tasting new foods, experiencing different cultures—that just resets the soul. I’ve been lucky enough to explore places like Japan, Spain, France, South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany, the Virgin Islands, and more. As a pharmacist, I can’t […]