Lizzie Baker, MD, is not only a tenured pediatric attending physician but also Ms. Maine Prime Division 4, a title that reflects her dedication to growth, self-care, and redefining her life’s purpose. After spending ten years in a demanding medical career, Lizzie is at a pivotal point, leaning into the supportive community of Prime Pageants to explore new paths and live the next chapter of her life with intention and passion.
“I love the collegiality that I have found with fellow queens and the motivation and support that Prime gives to its members to grow, thrive, and prosper.”
-Lizzie Baker, M.D.
“I love the collegiality that I have found with fellow queens and the motivation and support that Prime gives to its members to grow, thrive, and prosper,” Lizzie shares with heartfelt gratitude. As she contemplates a career transition, Lizzie finds herself embracing the connections and opportunities that the pageant world offers, finding support in the Prime sisterhood while making decisions that will shape the rest of her life.
“Living the Best Days of My Life for the Rest of My Life”
For Lizzie, the decision to potentially depart from the medical field is both bold and challenging. “I’m focused on aligning my career with my values, which means I’m considering a departure from medicine,” Lizzie explains. This deeply personal journey has brought Lizzie to reflect on her professional and personal legacy, a theme that guides her platform work and life choices.
“Reframing my idea of alignment professionally is a major goal for me,” Lizzie says. By ensuring her career aligns with her ethics, creativity, and ability to contribute to society, Lizzie is working toward self-actualization. It’s a journey many can relate to, and Lizzie’s openness about it serves as an inspiration to others who may be contemplating similar shifts in their own lives.
Weekly Self-Care Challenges: Strategic Goals and Accountability
In her journey of self-discovery, Lizzie credits Prime Pageants for creating a supportive space where women are encouraged to prioritize self-care. The weekly self-care challenges have been a game-changer for her, allowing her to focus on both personal and professional growth.
“The self-care challenges help me set strategic goals and keep me on track with the accountability I have to my fellow queens and to myself,” Lizzie shares. This structured approach to self-care has been instrumental in her progress, offering her the tools she needs to balance the demands of her career and personal life.
Self-Care: Creativity, Connection, and Reflection
Self-care is a cornerstone of Lizzie’s daily life, and she embraces it across multiple areas. Here’s how Lizzie integrates self-care into her routine:
– Mental self-care: “My favorite form of mental self-care is focusing on creativity. I love artwork, gardening, cooking, and finding creative ways to improve dynamics in my life.”
– Emotional self-care: “I believe self-love and reflection are essential. After losing both of my parents, I’ve learned to cheerlead myself and invest in relationships that are meaningful and valuable.”
– Physical self-care: “I’m a major athlete! I love to ski, compete in obstacle courses, and get muddy. Physical challenges keep me grounded and motivated.”
– Professional self-care: “I’m working to ensure my career aligns with my personal values, ethics, and creativity. This alignment is key to feeling fulfilled in my work.”
– Spiritual self-care: “I meditate, reflect, and connect with the metaphysical. Since losing my mother to lung cancer, I hope that she is aware and available to me when I reach out.”
– Environmental self-care: “I love investing in local growth, farmers, and agriculture. Helping youth understand where their food comes from and the importance of agricultural health is important to me.”
Lizzie’s approach to self-care is deeply thoughtful and multi-faceted, allowing her to navigate the complexities of her life with grace and resilience.
Platform Work: Creating a Legacy That Endures
At the core of Lizzie’s platform is the belief in creating a legacy that transcends individual moments and endures beyond one’s lifetime. Having experienced profound loss with the passing of her parents, Lizzie has committed herself to living a life of meaning and purpose, one that honors the values she shared with her mother.
“When my mom passed away, we talked about our collective legacy,” Lizzie reflects. “My life has been dedicated to promoting those values we shared, and I want to help others discover their own sense of legacy.”
Lizzie’s platform work includes helping others build their legacy while still on this earth, encouraging individuals to invest in themselves and the footprint they leave behind. Through her involvement with the Patrick Dempsey Center for Kids, the American Lung Association, and her ongoing community activism, Lizzie continues to inspire others to live purposefully and give back.
“I want to help other women discover self-actualization,” Lizzie says. “Investing in our own legacy is part of that journey, and I believe it’s one of the most empowering things we can do.”
Finding Strength in the Prime Pageants Community
Lizzie’s journey through Prime Pageants has been transformative, allowing her to step outside her comfort zone and embrace new opportunities for growth. The community she’s found has played an instrumental role in her self-care journey and her exploration of life’s next steps.
“Prime Pageants is a pageant that offers recognition, validation, and communal support for women focusing on self-care, growth, and self-actualization,” Lizzie shares. As she continues to thrive, both personally and professionally, Lizzie’s story is one of empowerment, resilience, and the pursuit of living life on her terms.
Lizzie Baker, MD, is not only making a difference in her own life but also leaving a legacy that will inspire others for years to come.
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