To promote a healthy lifestyle, I needed to make a change myself.
“When I was feeling down, Dr. Singh’s class was the fresh breath of air I needed.
As a medical student, I am no stranger to stress and engaging in unhealthy coping habits. However, I decided that in order to promote healthy lifestyle modifications among my future patients, I needed to make a change myself. Therefore, I decided to sign up for Dr. Singh’s mind body class which equipped me with long-life skills which I can plan on incorporating into my life, but also teaching to family, friends, and future patients.
Strategies such as soft belly breathing, expressive meditation, guided imagery, and dialogue journaling helped with my anxiety and feelings of low self-confidence. Dr. Singh’s lecture on nutrition equipped me with the knowledge and encouragement I needed to engage in healthier eating habits. I also greatly benefitted from the support and shared sense of community among our group.
Therefore, I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to make more positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.”
- Raya I., Medical Student
Mind-Body Skills Group Participant
Read more about Raya’s experience published in AAMC’s Aspiring Docs Diaries here: