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The Challenge of Emotions in Medicine

As physicians, we encounter a LOT of interesting situations and can experience a LOT of emotions. We often distance ourselves from emotions to stay focused in emergencies or maintain professionalism with patients or in power differential situations in training. While one strategy is to remove yourself from the immediate situation to regroup, as the physician, that's not always safe or appropriate. 

Immediate regulation often happens by def...

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The Challenge of Staying Engaged in Medicine

There’s no doubt that practicing medicine is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Between administrative burdens, long hours, and the emotional weight of patient care, at times, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the joy that once drew us to this field. Many physicians—residents and faculty alike—struggle with burnout and question whether they’re making the impact they hoped for.

So, how do we reconnect with what truly matter...

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We are looking at your investment in your own well-being with the emphasis this go round on physical health. To date, we reviewed a helpful lifestyle change framework. We have also explored movement and exercise along with sleep. Today’s focus: That hot-button, often controversial topic, historically poorly taught in medical training that every influencer seems to have a strong opinion regarding:  Nutrition 

Disclaimer #1 - This information is for individuals without...

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Welcome back to our series on physical well-being investments. Today, we’re diving into perhaps the most critical supporter of self-care, the very foundation - restorative sleep. How challenging that can be in this line of work!

If you’re already waking up refreshed and energized throughout the day—keep doing what works for you. However, most physicians will admit they’re running low on sleep, whether it’s due to intrinsic or external factors, or choices within their ...

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We are looking at your investment in your own well-being with the emphasis this go round on physical health. Last week we reviewed a helpful lifestyle change framework. Today we go a bit more in depth on movement and exercise. 

You Know This - still - it’s a good time to review through the lens of self instead of patient care.

While having a good strategy is important to incorporating more movement and regular exercise - mindset is key!

Movement and Exercise Matt...

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We continue to take a deeper dive into our physical health as one facet for our well-being. 

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It's a new year and a new day! Many of us aspire to make meaningful lifestyle changes, such as incorporating regular exercise or improving self-care. Yet, despite our best intentions, we often encounter obstacles that feel insurmountable. These obstacles can often be hidden and stem from competing priorities, hidden fears, or assumptions we haven’t fully explored...

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Well-being as an Investment

Whether or not you embrace the practice, the new year often comes with resolutions, with many choosing to focus on well-being. This is for good reason: investing in your well-being produces significant returns! The new year offers a clean slate, but so does each and every new morning.

The Dual Focus of Well-being

When physicians hear “wellness,” it can evoke frustration toward the healthcare system. This is understandable by realizing ...

This week, we’re adding the final touches to your action plan for transitioning into your ideal practice of medicine. So far, we’ve:

- Explored perspectives on the future of medicine

- Defined goals and visions for your practice

- Addressed mindset obstacles, including limiting beliefs              

- Transformed challenges into strategies   

- Prioritized and calendared your plan

Now, it’s time to move into implementation and tackle the inevitable obstacles that will arise.

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This month, we are continuing to walk through the basics to move toward your ideal practice of medicine. Last month, I walked you through the steps to envision what you want. Last week, we learned the step of changing obstacles into strategies. This week, we are moving forward with prioritizing, timelining, and calendaring.

Refer to your work from last week.

You likely have several steps for each category: logistical, skill gaps, and connection barriers.

Prioritizing.

Think through ...

We are continuing our series involving your ideal future in medicine. For those of you out there saying, “Enough with the dreaming and mindset stuff; I want to take action,” this is your month!

If you haven’t already, write your goals and the vision behind them. You can use the steps I gave three weeks ago.

Now, I’m going to encourage something contrary to my typical suggestions. I want you to let your mind go wild with the impossibilities and roadblocks you’re likely to encounter, preve...