Life today can be exceptionally busy. We spend all of our time looking for contentment while the busyness often prevents our ability to find it. Here are 9 ways that I’ve found to be present in the moments that are most important.
It’s easy to lose your identity to this profession. Yet, we must remember who and what we are before we have a self-identity crisis like the one Steve had when I was in medical school.
From personal finance topics to those on burnout, this month’s monthly checkout is a Belated Thanksgiving Edition. Also, don’t miss the update at the end of the post… it hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns at The Physician Philosopher this year.
Who you hang out with matters…and not just because it determines how much fun you have. It may determine who and what you become.
The Physician Philosopher blog has come a long way since it’s inception in November 2017! If you want the details, you have to read the post.
Let’s get real for a minute. Our debt is a big burden in most of our lives. It limits our freedom, and our choices. Is there anything that we can do?
With all my talk of financial independence, I plan on dropping out of medicine as soon as I can. Right? Nope. Here are 5 reasons I don’t plan on joining the drop out cub.
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.
