As high-achievers, we pride ourselves on being strong, self-sufficient, and talented. In fact, you are really good at "handling everything" with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Yet, somewhere along the way during our early-career, we are told that being anything less than everything to everyone makes you weak--someone who can't handle it.

Know this--it is OK to accept help from others.

There are moments in our lives when we just can't find the strength nor the endurance to climb the mountain alone. It is in these moments when we have to find the courage to ask for help so we can learn, grow, and, most importantly, thrive in medicine.

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With all that is going on in the world right now, your compassion may be running low...I get it. 

In a time when you are trying to serve others and just trying to keep your head above water, your compassion may be waning...I get it. 

When all you want to do is yell at the top of your lungs and are physically and mentally drained after the end of your shift…I get it. 

As a doctor or a nurse, you may be experiencing compassion fatigue.

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All too often, while well-intentioned, we get in our way and self-sabotage ourselves from reaching the goals and vision we have set out for ourselves. Recognize this, becoming a physician was just the beginning, my friends. Yes, it took a lot of work to climb the mountain, but keep climbing it just gets more glorious… if you stop the self-sabotaging behavior and learn the tips to get out of your own way.

"Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." -Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby

So let's get started…

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I have a hard time saying no. As a peak performer, I would bet that you do too. That comes at a cost--right? 

Helping people is not about saying yes to all of the people all of the time, rather it is about saying yes to some of the people, some of the time to some of their requests.

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Now, as high-achievers, we are, perhaps, hardwired to achieve. And with that, there is this tendency to chase perfection. But, in that pursuit, we must ask ourselves, "are we chasing perfection or just delaying progress?"

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If your evening routine is washing your face, brushing your teeth, and throwing yourself into bed, then today's show is for you. 

If you wake up in the morning feeling groggy, unmotivated and start your day wondering what the day will throw at you, then today's show is definitely for you.

If your nighttime is filled with a recap of the day and unable to "shut down" for the night, then today's show is absolutely and most definitely for you.

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Each day we are afforded the opportunity to begin anew. We begin each day with a clean slate to start with a fresh approach to achieving your most important work. The morning routine helps us set the tone for the day and, if done consistently, sets you up for success in your life.

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Nature is our greatest teacher. If we take the time to get outdoors and be part of nature’s beauty, we will quickly appreciate the lessons that nature teaches us. Of the thousands of examples, the lessons of the bamboo tree have been paramount to my personal and professional success. 

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The world has a funny way of careening you toward a life of quiet desperation if you are not careful. If you have worked in healthcare for some time or, even in the past couple of years, you have undoubtedly seen your friends or colleagues experience this. Heck, you may be living a life of quiet desperation now. 

There is a powerful quote from Henry David Thoreau that opines, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."

This small but powerful quote by Thoreau encompasses a disturbing trend in medicine lately. 

If you can relate to this, I get it. But, I can assure you that it does not have to continue to be your reality anymore, and I want to share 5 powerful ways to avoid a life of quiet desperation

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I get it; being stuck can be deflating, but with some minor tweaks, you can get yourself unstuck. Let's take a look at some sure-fire ways to get you on the path to unstuck.

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