If you caught my article on overcoming overwhelm you know how to determine your priorities. You have done a brain dump and taken inventory. You have put it all out there on paper and then determined what is essential. You are now ready to “Marie Kondo” your mind and...
Although the field of medicine is one of the most rewarding out there, it can lead to burnout and lack of satisfaction for many physicians. We are all familiar with the endless cycle of patient visits, phone calls, and paperwork. Add to that the issues with insurance...
This sequel starts as a cautionary tale – like a horror movie. You can see it coming but the main character is oblivious to it until it is too late. You yell at the screen warning her, but she cannot hear you! Let me paint the scene in the first movie that led...
Hi, Sister Doc! The weather is warm, the days are long, and summer is finally here! It is time to let your hair down, put your feet up on a lounge chair near the pool, and relax a little. As lovely as it sounds, it is not so easy for all of us. I was coaching...
Have you been contemplating starting your own business? How long have you been thinking about it? Why have you not started it yet? It can seem very daunting to figure out how to navigate the business of medicine. As physicians, many of our goals focus on taking...
I am a Writers Fellow for Women in White Coats. How did I get here, and what is it like? Would you like to be in the next class of physician writers? When I started feeling overwhelmed and burned out in my life and career, I sought out help in the form of...