Oh, great. Not another “5:00 am Club” article. I know what you’re thinking: “We get it— you wake up early. Come back down to earth and survive with us mere mortals.” If you are, I get it. Because I was once you.

Student pharmacists are constantly asked to reflect, whether it’s for an assignment, reviewing a product, or even just scrolling through social media. Reflection comes naturally, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized just how powerful it truly is.

Making time for joy has transformed my pharmacy school journey from exhausting to fulfilling.

I want to share a few words of wisdom with practical advice I’ve used to manage burnout during pharmacy school.