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…
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…
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…
Resolutions to SMART Goals
While initial motivation for change may be high, statistics show the majority of New Year’s resolutions are broken. With all you give in your work as a nurse or physician, it is not surprising that you may have gotten off track. When feeling burnout, it is hard to muster the energy needed to make desired…
Limitations/Boundaries
Often when we think of limitations we see them as negative and restrictive. However, they can also be seen as positive boundaries, as well as just aspects of life which exist without the value judgment of positive or negative, good or bad. Recently, I was reminded that often when things go wrong, it is related…
Be Yourself, Avoid Social Comparison
Social comparison is a thief of joy. As fall arrives, school resumes and your work demands pick up, so does the awareness of others. Frequently comparing yourself with others, whether it is about summer activities or how prepared you are for the autumn, or other matters, can be fatiguing and lead to nurse and physician…
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