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Mindful communication, part 1: Listening well listening skills mindful communication

George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

 

It'...

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That pesky inner critic - part 1 inner critic not enough

We all have an inner critic.

 

What is an inner critic? The inner critic is that voice inside our heads that spews negative...

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Video: Self-Care is not selfish exercise movement nutrition priority self-care sleep vlog

Self-care isn't going to remove all the various external difficulties in the system, but it will bolster your natural resilie...

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Coping in the World of Medicine - Part 2 coping internal skills stress

Last week we discussed the net-negative effect of poor coping mechanisms and positive external alternatives.  Today, we go a ...

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Coping in the World of Medicine: Part 1 coping emotion feelings stress

We've talked a bit in the past about coping with COVID19. I want to expand to discuss how we as physicians can deal with ever...

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Video: Perfectionism - Healthy vs Unhealthy

Whether you want to term it healthy perfectionism or striving for excellence, there is a way to do it that serves you.  In th...

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Part 2 of Getting Unstuck from Procrastination - how procrastination and perfectionism are related courage failure perfectionism procrastination thoughts

Last week we discussed procrastination and knowing if you are ready to change the pattern. 

 

This week and next, we will t...

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Part 1 - Do you want to stop procrastinating? behavior change procrastination shame

Why do many physicians procrastinate? In this 3-week series, we will work through procrastination’s most common causes and ti...

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Video: Receiving Feedback as Physicians For Growth balance feedback mindset opportunity cost video vlog

Join me in this month's vlog where my ever-patient instructor, Dr. Julie Hood Wilson, helps me learn to skate ski as an adult...

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