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When Vacation is No Vacation
Taking time away from work is supposed to be relaxing. What if it just brings more stress?
Is there a way to be off when you need to remain plugged in? I think so.
How Do I Know If I’m Burned Out or Just Unhappy at Work?
From my work with physicians, I can tell you that not thriving at work can have different underlying causes. I’ve identified four. See if you agree. Read more here.
We Measure QALYs for Patients. Why Don’t We Measure Career Sustainability Years for Physicians?
We don’t yet have a way to measure the long-term sustainability and satisfaction of physician careers. So I fixed that. Learn more about the measure I created here.
Keep the Achiever. Muffle the Perfectionist.
If you’re like me, setting high standards for yourself and working hard are core aspects of your identity. This is a great way to navigate life, except where it isn’t. Learn more here.
Women Docs Are Leaving. Here’s How to Stop the Exodus.
I left medicine at a time when few did. Today, women physicians are leaving in droves. Our healthcare system needs to change in these ways if we want them to stay.
When You Hate Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness sounds like a smart idea, right? Everyone says it’s good for you. So, why did I fight it for so long?
If you could use some answers and love podcasts, check out my podcast, Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine. You’ll hear frontline physicians, researchers, and experts share tips, tools, and strategies you can use this week.
If this resonates at all, the next step is a conversation.
Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC
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