
Joy in Family Medicine – Stories & Reflections
Lessons, lightbulb moments, and honest reflections from life inside and outside medicine - served with a side of perspective.
Tags: disruption
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Forced Pause Story and Reflection
My leisurely start to morning clinic with a no-show was short-lived. The kind, new MA took longer than experienced MAs to room patients, which began stacking up. I had almost caught up when I walked in to see another patient. Based on the CC, I was fairly sure this would be my opportunity to "get...
by Dr. Tonya Caylor —
Jun 09, 2025
acceptance
burnout prevention
cocreation
compassion
connection
control
disruption
empathy
frustration
grace
listening
mindfulness
pause
perspective
presence
reflection
reframe
repair
resilience
systems
Pattern Reflection
This week, I invite you to reflect on what patterns you observe in yourself - concerning anything - relationships, lifestyle, planning, mindsets, etc.
You likely have some very helpful adaptive patterns and some that may be, well, less supportive of the life you want to live.
There is great news ...
by Dr. Tonya Caylor —
Jun 08, 2025
adaptation
awareness
behavior
change
disruption
experimentation
growth
habits
intentionality
lifestyle
mindfulness
mindset
observation
patterns
planning
progress
reflection
resilience
transformation
wellbeing
Joy in Family Medicine – Stories & Reflections
