As women docs, many of us struggle with the concept of perfectionism. Perfectionism is one of the ways that many of us have been able to get to our level of success. It can, at times, be the one thing that separates us from our classmates or colleagues and can be worn...
As a physician life coach, I’m often asked questions on the topic of impostor syndrome. It is something that all of us have experienced at least once in our lives and will likely experience again. Without understanding what it is and how to be prepared for it,...
It has been a little over a year since I started my stint as editor-in-chief of the Women in White Coats blog. When I took up this exciting opportunity, you can bet that it was not without some trepidation. I was of course apprehensive with my main concern being...
I remember looking forward to the day I graduated from residency for four years. I thought that I could not wait to feel the freedom of being an attending. There were several days and weeks during residency that I was sure I would never make it. When graduation day...
Dear Sister Docs, Recently, I was discussing self-care in our Physician Wellness Program. I know the term self-care is thrown around a lot, and it is becoming cliche to talk about it. But from my personal experience, I can tell you just how important it is and...
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...
