Sarah Hart Unger, a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist, balances her medical career with a highly successful podcast and family life. She emphasizes the importance of aligning career and personal passions, as seen in her transition to podcasting and course creation. She advocates for effective time management, setting boundaries, and integrating personal interests into professional life. Sarah also highlights the mental health benefits of exercise, particularly running, which she finds crucial for her well-being.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week.

1. Create custom systems. Understanding your personality and developing a system that works FOR you, not against you, leads to increased productivity. ACTION: Learn what works well for you and integrate it into your work system.
2. Process stress productively. When facing stressful periods or increased demands, allow yourself to adjust your schedule and get help, even temporarily. ACTION: Schedule buffer days and use available time off to handle a stressful situation in a healthy manner.
3. Implement an exercise routine. Consistent physical activity improves your physical and mental health. You'll be more productive and able to focus at work. ACTION: Schedule 30 minutes of physical activity each day into your calendar. 
4. Align your career with your passions. You will be motivated and more successful when you do what you love. ACTION: Choose a passion and find a way to incorporate that into your work life, even if it's using a portion of your paycheck to donate to a cause you support.

Guest Resources

You can learn more about Sarah Hart-Unger by visiting her website, TheShuBox.com, or listening to her podcasts, Best of Both Worlds and Best Laid Plans. 

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Course

Finding Your Time Management Style

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Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com