Yes, work-life balance IS hard. I would actually go so far as to argue it is unachievable. But is it even desirable? If we were truly seeking
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3 Tips for Surgeons to Promote Well-Being & Decrease Burnout
In a March 2017 Forbes article, Paula Davis-Laack (Founder of the David Laack Stress and Resilience Institute) offers a few tips for promoting
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Why Burnout Rates Are Higher Among Female Surgeons
A recent article published in Modern Medicine discusses the prevalence of burnout among female physicians and why women doctors are more prone to work
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Tips For Not Letting Your Job Overrun Your Family Life
Family is one of (if not the) most important things in life. But many surgeons don’t get to spend quality time with their families because of grueling
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Top 4 Things that Cause Surgeon Burnout
Surgeon burnout has become a serious problem in recent years, reaching near epidemic levels. Even for doctors who have experienced burnout, it can be
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The Fastest Way to Create Change
Creating change in your life and career can feel like an impossible task. If you’ve been unhappy or managing the status quo for a long time, you
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How To Prevent Surgeon Burnout
The challenge with surgeon burnout is that it is born out of the best of intentions. It happens because you are always striving to improve, do better
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