The Joy in Family Medicine Blog

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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Diving into perfectionism academic medicine family medicine perfectionism physician residency resident physician

How many of you in residency feel (felt) that perfection is (was) your standard?  Do you recognize the sensation of defeat or...

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Guilt as a resident physician family medicine guilt perfectionism resident physician shame

Let’s talk guilt.  Many in medicine excel in this emotion, especially residents. Mom guilt. Partner guilt. Friend guilt. Doct...

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