In this episode, we explore a personal and deeply transformative topic – what to do when a new baby enters the picture and completely throws off your balance.. This conversation is all about navigating transitions, reevaluating priorities, and succeeding in both your faculty career and your parenting journey.

Key Takeaways:

1. Celebrate the New Life – A new baby is always a cause for celebration, no matter how many you’ve had before. Each child changes your life in significant and unique ways, and it's a moment to embrace and cherish.
2. Breathe and Reflect – Life as you know it has changed, but you've navigated major transitions before. Whether it's from undergrad to med school or residency to faculty life, you've faced tough transitions. This new chapter as a parent is no different – you’ve succeeded before, and you’ll succeed again.
3. Time is Fleeting – Recognize the transient nature of time. Babies grow fast, and while the sleepless nights might feel eternal, they too will pass. Reflect on how you want to show up as a parent and how you can make the most of these moments.
4. Reevaluate Your Priorities – Parenthood forces you to reassess what’s truly important in both your personal and professional life. Ask yourself: What is essential? What should you focus on? This is an opportunity to let go of tasks that no longer serve you.
5. Apply the 80/20 Rule – Not everything on your to-do list matters equally. Focus on the 20% of activities that generate 80% of your results. Let go of non-essential tasks, and focus your energy where it really counts.
6. Hold on to What Matters – Once you’ve identified your priorities, schedule them in and protect that time. Be intentional about your work, your parenting, and your life choices.
7. Delegate What You Can – You can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all. Whether at work or home, find opportunities to delegate tasks. Freeing up your time allows you to focus on what’s most important – including building strong relationships with your child and family.

Quote from the Episode: "Parenthood is a transition like so many others in life. You've reconfigured everything before, and this time will be no different. Take a breath, focus on what matters, and you'll make it through with grace."

Resources Mentioned:

• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
• Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing tasks
• The Pareto Principle (80/20 rule)

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This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leading provider of coaching resources for clinicians transitioning to become research leaders. Coag Coach LLC is committed to supporting clinicians in their scholarship.

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