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Perfectionism: Why Am I and How Can I Stop Being a Perfectionist Oct 21, 2021

In our society, we often give so much praise to high-achievers and don't usually see perfectionism as a negative. After all, perfectionism just means that people produce the best quality work and pay attention to detail - right? Not exactly. Perfectionism has broader implications and can be as...

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How to Deal With a Narcissistic Boss Oct 21, 2021

The workplace is a difficult place to be at the best of times. Between a high volume of work and frustrating coworkers, a narcissistic boss can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. 

The American Institute Of Stress has found nearly 30% of workplace issues come from other people....

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Stages of Stress: What You Need to Look Out For Oct 21, 2021

Life is full of debilitating stress that can feel relentless and unavoidable. If you’re a physician, it can be worse because your career puts you in high demand. The interesting thing is that you aren’t always aware of the level of stress you’re enduring - particularly if...

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How To Say No When You’re Overwhelmed Sep 10, 2021

I want to talk about one of the most important skills you can learn.  HOW TO SAY NO.   Now notice how I phrased this.  I didn't say something like "I'm not good at saying no" or "I feel bad letting people down."  Our words matter, and this is where coaching, our thoughts,...

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How To Deal With Working Mom Guilt Aug 20, 2021

Burnout is a term you’re likely not just familiar with but have experienced yourself. Being a working mother seems an inevitable recipe for emotional burnout, one that leaves you depressed and hopeless. 

Working mom guilt is a specific phenomenon that describes the emotional stress...

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How to Deal With Overwhelm in 2022 Aug 20, 2021

The year 2020 completely turned the world on its head. Terribly enough, 2021 is shaping up to be even worse economically and socially.

Many people today are gripped by chronic stress. Why wouldn’t they be, when job losses are at an all-time high and the 2008 housing crisis has made a return...

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Why Are There So Many Surveys? Aug 04, 2021

Why am I feeling complete overwhelm and exhaustion? Why do I dread going to work in the morning? Has the career of my dreams turned into a nightmare? Could I be burned out? These are the questions that so many physicians are facing.

Burnout is defined as a long-term stress reaction marked by one...

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Physician Burnout: Everything You Need to Know Jul 28, 2021

Being a physician can be a high-stress career at the best of times. And indeed, there is a lot to be said about coping with the inevitable career-related stresses. This is, of course, a topic of concern, but more than this, we are experiencing a national crisis of physician burnout. This is...

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What is a Life Coach? What You Need to Know Jun 30, 2021

A life coach is a well-being professional who helps clients to make meaningful progress in their lives. Their focus is on aiding people to realize their full potential in every area of life including, relationships, career, and business.  

Life coaches specialize in helping you identify...

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