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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.

Where’s the gauge on your fuel tank?

Where’s the gauge on your fuel tank?

The desire to help others is a powerful asset. But it flips to being a liability if you are in energy drain mode. There is a way to reset and give from a full tank. Learn more here.

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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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