Life in medicine can get heavy. But for Ravi, a few simple, consistent habits help keep the load manageable. Whether it’s his favorite morning playlist or trading gloomy skies for Georgia sunshine, these daily rituals keep him steady.

1. ☕ “The first thing I always get is a warm cup of coffee.”

Coffee isn’t optional. It’s how Ravi signals that the day has started. “It just starts the day off,” he says. The ritual is equal parts comfort and fuel—no matter what the day holds.

✅ Pro Tips:

• Prep your setup the night before—minimize friction.
• Keep your favorite mug at the ready.
• Let the first sip be screen-free.

2. 🎧 “I like to listen to some music—like upbeat music first thing in the morning.”

The soundtrack of your life matters. Ravi turns to early 2000s rap and hip-hop—not just for the beat, but for what it brings back. “It hearkens back to what I call a good time in my life… less pressure, less work.”

✅ Pro Tips:

• Create a playlist that instantly puts you in a better headspace.
• Let music be your morning transition—before emails, before Slack.
• Revisit nostalgic music that brings you joy.

3. 😴 “A good night’s rest and sunshine.”

Ravi doesn’t mince words: sleep is essential. And location plays a role too. “Warm weather always helps. I live in Atlanta, Georgia,” he says. After training in New York, he doesn’t take that sunshine for granted.

“My big problem during residency in New York City was seasonal affective disorder. The snow, the rain, the gloominess—it was really challenging. If there’s anything I can tell people—it’s like, the South is great. The warm weather helps make everything look better.”

✅ Pro Tips:

• Combat seasonal gloominess with happy lights in your office, exercise, live plants, and warm getaways.
• Put away your work (that means your phone) at least one-hour before you go to sleep.
• Think of rest as fuel, not a luxury.

🌤️ Rituals That Refuel

Coffee, beats, and better sleep. Nothing revolutionary—but that’s the point. Ravi’s rituals are steadying because they’re simple.

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