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.

Between patient interactions, lab simulations, and professional communications, how much room do you leave for stimulating your creativity?