12. Burnout is Not a Problem

Is physician burnout a problem or a dilemma? 

In this solo episode, we are going to bust myths and misconceptions about burnout.  I am also going to share with you practical and tested ways to prevent it and help you build more life balance.  Go ahead and relisten to this episode to review the concepts and make sure to take notes so you can create your own personal burnout strategy.

Watch out for more tips and tools in the next episodes and visit our website, TheHappyMD.com.

“Give up trying to solve burnout.  Pick a tool.  Try it out.  If it works, keep doing it.  And know that you'll need three or four things at work and home to help you maintain a positive energy balance over time.”

- Dike Drummond MD

Highlights:

• (00:52) The distinction between a problem and a dilemma
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• (02:32) Problems are actually rare in clinical medicine
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• (04:06) Physician burnout strategy as a never-ending balancing act
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• (07:10) Talking to leaders about burnout prevention strategies
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• (09:56) Document your personal strategy with journaling

Resources:

• Symptoms of Burnout in POP 003 What is Physician Burnout:  https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/what-is-physician-burnout
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• Physician Burnout - how did Einstein get to be such an expert:  https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-einsteins-insanity-definition

Watch on Youtube:

 https://youtu.be/GMAoqKZCCgY

Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond

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