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.
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Financial Burdens and Physician Burnout
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?
5 Reasons I’m Not Joining the Drop Out Club
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 Are Strong: Don’t Let Burnout Win
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.
Living the Dream Through Crucial Conversations
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.
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
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.
The Cost of Preventing 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?
The Truth Is… A Ballad on Burnout
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
The Truth Is… A Ballad on Burnout
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
Burnout Isn’t Always Caused By Work
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.
How a Productivity System Can Decrease Burnout
Everyday it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done that requires our attention. What if I told you that there was a systematic solution to this problem? And you could start fixing it today?
Why Hospital Administrators Should Eat Last
In the military, leaders eat last. They let their more junior soldiers get their meals first. The troops must eat! This isn’t just a tradition. It is an intentional decision to build trust, loyalty, and a culture of pride. Medicine has a lot to learn from this…as you’ll find out today.
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