There is a lot of talk about work-life balance and a question of whether such a thing should even be discussed; isn’t work part of life? With burnout, you may be feeling as if all there is, is work, work at the office, work in the clinic, work at home, work in planning and running…
Guard Your Thinking to Overcome Burnout
One of the hallmarks of burnout is a poor sense of accomplishment at work. For someone with high standards, not meeting them contributes to your sense of being ineffective. Generally, physicians have high standards, or you probably wouldn’t have made it this far. Guarding your thinking can help you overcome burnout associated with a poor…
Establish Clear Boundaries
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, not sure of where to begin with concerns of and for patients, others and work. What about you? Your training to always put the patient first, may have pushed your self-awareness back so far that you no longer know what is important to you. Fatigue and a low sense of…
Say ‘Thank You’ to Overcome Burnout
I love this phrase. It plays into the idea of what you focus on grows. One of the hallmarks of burnout is a lack of a sense of value and accomplishment. A simple and sincere thanks helps the receiver feel seen and valued. Creating a culture of appreciation requires recognition of another’s contribution and a…
Connections, to Recover from Burnout
Studies have shown that relationships are the most important aspect of our lives for happiness. You can use this information to focus where you want to put your efforts to recover from burnout. It may seem daunting to think about being social when you are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and low, and yet relating to others…
Share-the-Care
“I’m working harder and harder… busy but not satisfied.” This is part of what is being said not just by my client, but other physicians as well. There are a number of factors, and one of the solutions is to delegate and share the care. This does not mean dumping the ‘scut work’ but rather…
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