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How to Run Towards, Not Run Away
When our job is not working and we’re under water, we want a quick fix. Here’s why that’s a bad idea–and what to do instead.
Was It Embarrassing or a Triumph? You Decide.
Double images, like Rubin’s Vase, ask our brains to see one image in two different ways. Is it a vase or the profiles of two women? Life experiences can be the same.
Whose Fault is Physician Burnout?
Actually, this may not be the most important place to focus to cure the burnout epidemic. But I’ll tell you what is.
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.
Are You Missing the Magic in the Middle?
Being achievement-oriented helps motivate us to do what’s needed to move forward. It’s an asset. But what might you be missing out on?
How Your Identity is Burning You Out
Being altruistic and a helper feels good. It’s an identity we can get behind. What if it’s causing your burnout?
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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