You were strong enough when you lost your autonomy for the first time along this journey to becoming a doctor. You were strong when your empathy began to fade. You are still strong enough today to fight this fight.
I’ve wanted to get more time off at work for the last 18 months. Through the tools necessary to have a crucial conversation, I was able to be brutally honest and maintain my relationship with my chair. You, too, can avoid destroying relationships while being honest about your needs. Find out how in this post.
Have you ever wondered where the phrase “Physician heal thyself” comes from? It might have a different meaning than you thought, and it certainly has a different meaning today.
Are you too busy? Or are you just making excuses? Come find out in this Saturday Selection post. You might find the time you’ve been looking for.
Making big financial decisions can be tough. Particularly during residency. Sometimes we want to take the big trip. Or buy the nicer car. Is being frugal really worth it?
Teddy Roosevelt famously said that “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I’d argue that it not only steals your joy, it can steal your wealth, too. And cause burnout.
Burnout is costly. Yet, preventing burnout can also cost a lot of money. Would it be worth it for hospitals to chase after this goal?
We all deal with our anger and burnout in different ways. For me? I write. And, sometimes, I rap. Yup. You read that write. Come take a peek, if you dare to take a look inside my head. The Truth is this is a Ballad on Burnout
My palms got sweaty. I started to have palpitations in my chest. And my emotions were out of control. For the first time in my life, I was having an anxiety attack. Suddenly, everything started making sense… including my burnout.
Have you ever noticed that like minded people tend to congregate? Sometimes it even causes an echo chamber. The truth is, you are the average of the five people you hang out with most. This has major ramifications.
