Art is human emotion expressed in a physical form.

Sometimes in the medical field, an individual can feel that the work they are doing is meaningless. At times, it gets so predictable, monotonous, repetitive and frankly sometimes boring no matter how much of a difference it is making in people’s lives. 

Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever asked the question, "Is this what I'm going to keep doing day in and day out?" Sometimes we can feel the humdrum or kind of 'blah,’ and not feel excited or charged up. A good friend of mine has been feeling this way and called me up and asked for my perspective. I discussed with him my belief, that if we don't have a creative outlet in our lives, we do not have vitality and energy. Sure, it won’t solve a toxic work place environment, but it can help us survive it and help us to improve it instead of feeling hopeless. 

I believe that we are all creative human beings and we need an outlet to express that creativity. Whether it's doing something such as woodworking, drawing, building something from crafts, knitting, sculpting, or writing. And it doesn't have to be, award-winning stuff or published. You don't have to sell it. Creativity for the sake of creativity that satisfies you alone is enough. You are the only audience that you need. 

Most of us in the world of medicine do so many things that frankly does not require a lot of creativity. It's very logical, left-brain type of thinking. 

In medicine, we don't really have a creative outlet. Note, we may use creative solutions to solve problems in the clinical setting, but you can hardly say that that is highly creative. When we are creating something, we are filling our fundamental need to grow; one of our core basic human needs to thrive. 

So, this podcast episode is all about reconnecting with your creative self. 

I'll ask you one simple question- "are you feeling charged and energized with your day-to-day activities? Do you feel that the sense of vitality and wonder daily and consistently? If you're not, I'm willing to bet that you aren't actively engaged in something creative enough or using your right side of your brain.

If you’re saying Lalit, I'm not creative, or I don't know what to do." Well, then take a quick listen to this very, very short podcast for some key suggestions. You deserve better and can become better, sometimes we simply need a friendly reminder on how to create that vitality and spark.  

Welcome to The Introverted Doctor, the podcast that uncovers myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that hold healthcare professionals back from living their best life at work, home, and play. Each week, Dr. Lalit Chawla will present tips and strategies that you can begin applying right away! He's a full-time Family Physician, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Lecture and Writer.   In his former life, he was a professional Illusionist and still uses his skills in his workshops, lectures and in the clinical setting.

He incorporates magic and illusions in his lectures and teaches healthcare professionals how to use magic in a clinical setting and in the rehabilitation setting.

www.TheIntrovertedDoctor.com