As physicians, we often focus on the tangible—lab results, diagnostic criteria, treatment plans. But sometimes, the most profound impacts we make aren’t in the exam room or through clinical interventions.
We all know, in theory, that our time is limited. Living that reality means truly cherishing the time we have, not fretting about the things we can’t change and learning to value time on our own.
Investing in our own well-being pays dividends in helping you feel calmer, more resilient, and better-equipped to handle what the world might throw your way in your daily work.
When I caught myself thinking “I just need to survive the week,” for the fourth time one day, I had to pause and ask myself if this was really the attitude I wanted to have for the rest of my working life.
