We all know the story. The happy and forward looking medical student entering their first year, and the end result of the burned out and depressed doctor at the end. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. How did we get here? This is why I write.
When I was in residency, I found the truth in the saying, “We’re All One Phone Call From Our Knees.” This was probably the hardest moment of my life so far. There is a reason that I view wealth and wellness as intrinsically linked. Today, you’ll find out why.
Introduction: Today’s post is a guest post by Brian Downs. Dr. Downs is a surgeon and a writer. Today’s post fits in perfectly with our Wellness Wednesday posts as it highlights finding joy outside of our work: being a physician author. Brian blogs over at Cognitive Buffer on a wide range of topics all with the hope … Read more
A woman stood up, and introduced herself. We all knew her anyway. Tracy and her family, including her husband – a chief resident at the hospital – had been attending the same church as us for a while now. She said very plainly, “I would really appreciate some prayer for our family. Our marriage has … Read more
We all have our war stories. Come tag along as I share one of mine and how it made me realize that medicine has impacted my ability to process my emotions. When I should have felt like a hero, I felt nothing at all.
Burnout has been a problem looming over the practice of medicine. It has many causes. We will discuss some of those causes and how financial independence directly counteracts some of them. This post ties in exactly why I see wealth and wellness as one big picture.
I got really fired up after reading a post by WCI that mentioned money as a taboo topic in medical training culture. It’s time academic attending physicians made a change, took responsibility, and stopped sucking at our jobs.
I still remember this conversation from the first year of medical school like it was yesterday. This was one of the first times in my life someone so profoundly told me “You can’t” or “You won’t” straight to my face.
My oldest kid, little Miss Philosopher has been learning a lesson in 1st grade. Ironically, I’ve been learning the same lesson recently. When people try to define our self-worth and our abilities, I tend to try and turn the page or burn it. What do you do?
We’ve all been in the tunnel. It’s dark and dreary. There never seems to be an end to it. So, we just keep on walking; hoping at some point to see the light. The anticipated light can be so bright, it can prevent us from being here and now. Don’t become blinded by the lights.
