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.
Ethos and Passion
The Road To Burnout Helped Me Find My Purpose
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.
Why I Adopted The “Hell Yes” Policy
The time has come. I am done explaining to others why I refuse to let being a physician define me. Burnout has made me choose life.
Physician, Know Thyself: A Self-Identity Crisis
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.
The Hospital Will Not Love You Back
Have you ever felt resentful towards your job? Sick of the constant requirements, administrative tasks, and lack of autonomy? You might be feeling bitter, and Vagabond MD has written a guest post to help you figure it out.
Coaching for the Burned Out Doctor
An article in JAMA 2019 showed that life coaching helped physicians decrease burnout and increase overall life satisfaction. Too good to be true, or a perfect solution to individual physician burnout? Read this to find out.
Why are Doctors Burning Out? And 3 Ways FI Can Save Them
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.
Partner, Parent, or Physician? A False Dilemma
Many of us in medicine feel compelled to choose between being a good partner/parent and a good physician. Do we really have to choose, though? Are there ways financial freedom can help us find better balance? Let this post help you out. Click here to keep reading.
Choose FI over FIRE
FIRE is all the rage lately, but I often feel like it can prove unhealthy – particularly for those of us early in our careers. Come see why I think you should choose FI over FIRE.
9 Practical Tips to Find Contentment
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.
The Monthly Checkout: Belated Thanksgiving Edition
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.
You Are The Average of these Five Doctors
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.
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