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Sleepmaxxing for Physicians: What Can We Learn?

Have you heard of sleepmaxxing? Until recently, I hadn’t. It’s a TikTok trend focused on optimizing sleep, and some of its recommendations amused

Dear Community,Beyond the misconception that coaching is only for remediation, there’s an even deeper stigma around coaching in some circles—even

Physicians are natural patient advocates—but when it comes to advocating for ourselves, we often struggle. This can be a significant barrier to

Dear Community, SurgeonMasters is on a mission to help every physician perform at their best through coaching, for as long as they choose to

The healthcare system thrives when physicians are supported to practice their best. While this seems obvious, our actions as a system don’t always

Dear Community,I’m excited for 2025 and the new wellness and coaching opportunities it brings to our community! After all, who in this community

Dear Community,When I’m grinding through on-call shifts and caring for patients, especially during this time of year, I find a gratitude practice

I’ve Been Practicing Gratitude All Wrong For years, I have tried to develop a solid gratitude practice. Like many others, I followed the standard

I want to reflect on an important observance we recognized on October 10, 2024: World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work,”