Do We Really Need to Do It All? Author: Rand Diab Over the years, many people have asked me how I do it all. My answer is simple: I don’t and I can’t. And do we really need to do it all? Great question. So, can any one person do it all? Of course not. We shouldn’t expect that of ourselves or others as it sets us up for disappointment and feelings of inadequacy. I know that in reality what people mean when they ask me that is: how do you balance your many responsibilities and activities, as a mother, physician, and community volunteer? There are many answers to this question but prioritizing, delegating responsibilities, and conscious use of time helps a lot. Read more on the truths and challenges of being a doctor mom. 1. Setting PrioritiesWe have to actively consider our priorities and make that the basis of how we allocate our time and energy.  We must also realize that priorities shift and change in different phases of life. We must be willing to change accordingly. Read more on living your life with intention. Time does not exist in a vacuum and something will fill it.  If we are not actively … Continue reading Do We Really Need to Do It All?