Was there any bright side to 2020? To be sure, 2020 was pretty rough for a lot of reasons. With so much going on in the world that is inarguably terrible, it can be hard to focus on any silver lining from 2020. Yet, happiness experts and researchers agree that we should indeed look for and celebrate positive moments or events. 

Today’s episode comes from Kristen, a long-time friend and colleague of mine, asking a private Facebook group, “Tell me something you achieved 2020. Not even humble brag, modifier, good girl, downplaying, minimizing...just brag! You’ve earned it.” Indeed, well over 500 women physician members commented with their wins, large and small (myself included). They have many, many reasons to be proud. 

So I was inspired to start off The Career Rx 2021 by reflecting on my own wins from 2020. I’ll share with you four practices I implemented this past year that really made a difference. But they aren’t just wins for me - they each come with a nugget of wisdom I hope you can apply to your own life.  Start off 2021 by giving these some thought, and take this year to an entirely new ‘best’ level! 

In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:

• Habits and boundaries, boundaries, boundaries
• Turning off and unplugging - for real - with a daring email autoresponder
• Meditation practice like you’ve never experienced
• The benefits of fulfilling commitments, no matter how small

Follow this episode as I map out four things that were great for me in 2020. I’m sharing my experiences in hopes of each one having a little bit of a lesson or spark of inspiration, that you can take to apply to your own life for a really fantastic 2021.

“Knowing that you can trust yourself makes pretty much anything possible.” - Marjorie Stiegler

In this Episode: 

[1:15] Acknowledging the positives of 2020
[2:30] Celebrate your big or small wins with me on Twitter
[3:05] Putting my own advice to the test (highly recommend)
[3:30] The magic of setting your quitting time (see Episode 11 for more)
[5:00] Do you take time off work to catch up on work?
[6:50] My bombshell email autoresponder might blow your mind - and it works!
[8:00] Cut the cord and free yourself from the guilt of not responding
[8:56] Truly learning to meditate (from a person who’s always ‘failed’ at it before)
[10:00] A  meditation milestone of success that transformed my year
[11:55] What I learned about myself from this podcast in 2020
[13:00] The benefits of goal-oriented behavior (no matter the goal)
[14:50] The magic of consistently ‘showing up’ for yourself 

Links and Resources: 

The Branding Rx 18 hours of CME, mastering digital strategies for advancing your career, building your business, and growing your professional brand

Episode 11 - Work from Home Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Jill Wener - Reconnect With Your Life in a More Meaningful Way

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