06/09/2026
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF OTHERS. 🏃♂️🧠💪
Two different parts of my day — running, walking, and treating patients.
But for me, they are all connected.
As an Occupational Therapist, I need to take care of my own body and mind because my patients deserve the best version of me.
The walking.
The running.
The movement.
The rest.
The time I spend working on myself.
These aren’t just about fitness.
They help me show up.
When my body is stronger, I can move with my patients, demonstrate exercises, assist with transfers, facilitate movement, and give them the physical energy they need from me.
When my mind is clear, I can think better.
I can analyze their movement.
I can identify the problem.
I can think of different ways to improve my interventions.
I can adapt when something isn’t working.
And most importantly, I can focus on what really matters — helping my patient become more independent and functional.
Because when a patient and their family trust me with their recovery, they’re not just paying for 57 minutes of treatment.
They’re paying for my knowledge, experience, clinical reasoning, preparation, and expertise.
They’re paying for me to bring my best.
That’s why taking care of myself is not selfish.
It’s part of being a better therapist.
I need to show up for myself.
I need to show up for my family.
And more importantly, I need to show up for my patients.
If I believe in myself, I become more confident in what I can do for them.
So I will continue to run.
I will continue to walk.
I will continue to learn.
I will continue to improve my practice.
Because quality intervention starts with a therapist who is willing to invest in himself.
Take care of your body. Clear your mind. Sharpen your skills. Then show up and give your patients your best.
That’s the standard I want for myself.
Quality over quantity. Always. 🧠💪🏃♂️