How Do I Know If I’m Burned Out or Just Unhappy at Work?
On the surface, this is a straightforward question. Job burnout is one thing; professional dissatisfaction is another. We have validated survey questions for each, like the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Physician Worklife Survey, and measures that can...
We Measure QALYs for Patients. Why Don’t We Measure Career Sustainability Years for Physicians?
We know that recruiting and replacing a physician costs somewhere in the range of a million dollars per physician, depending on the specialty. We know the effects of physician burnout and attrition directly affect key performance indicators, like patient access,...
The #1 Most Stress-Reducing Hobby Ever
A few years ago, I stumbled upon what has become a regular practice for me. I refer to it, tongue in cheek, as a hobby, but honestly it may look more like obsession. At least it’s a healthy one, involving no mood-altering chemicals, empty calories, or a high risk of...
Why You Need to Eat That Frog
I recently gave a workshop on time and energy management. As I presented some specific tools, I realized that I needed to heed my own advice and eat my frog. Grossed out? Have a queasy feeling just thinking about the idea? Ready to quit reading? Let me explain. As...