Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself balance lifestyle Oct 01, 2024

 

 

“The word ‘should’ is an enemy of growth and a thief of joy.”
―Kevin Ngo
 

 

 


The first time I heard the phrase “shoulding all over yourself,” I laughed.  As a gastroenterologist, I have a particular affinity for poop...

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Where Are The Physician Satisfaction Metrics? coaching feelings goals Sep 24, 2024

 

 

“The Hospital Will Not Love You Back.”

–Vagabond MD 



During a physician meeting, one of my partners began talking about physician satisfaction.  He said it in a very matter-of-fact way.  He spoke about how our current way of doing things ...

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Embracing Joy: Don't Let Fear Steal Your Happiness balance family feelings lifestyle Sep 17, 2024

  

 

“We’re afraid that the feeling of joy won’t last, or that the other shoe is going to drop. We think, ‘I’m feeling good, this can’t be right; something bad is going to happen.’” 

—Brené Brown

 

 

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Living In Integrity balance goals lifestyle Sep 10, 2024

 

 

“If you have integrity, nothing else matters. 

If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.”

–Harvey Mackay

  

 

Here’s something I never thought I’d say: I attended a conference for entrepreneurs. Over the years,...

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Comfort Doesn't Change You coaching feelings goals Sep 03, 2024

 

 

“Discomfort is the currency of your dreams.”

--Brooke Castillo

 

 

According to Google, comfort is a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.  Just reading that makes me feel more relaxed.  Comfort is quiet, warm,...

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The Gift of Accepting Compliments Aug 27, 2024

 

 

“Learning to accept compliments gracefully is a vital part of learning to love yourself.”
―Unknown
 

 

 

Early in my coaching journey, I complimented my physician coach on an enlightening session.  She responded, “I accept your compliment with...

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The Undeniable Burden Of Shame balance lifestyle Aug 20, 2024

 

 

“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” 

—Brené Brown

 

 

In her book, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t), Brené Brown takes the time to distinguish the difference between guilt...

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Do Nothing Goals balance goals lifestyle Aug 13, 2024

 

 

“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” 

—Mark Black

 

 

In August 2022, I gave myself one job: Do nothing. My goal was to rest, rejuvenate and relax. I have spent so much of my life hustling and achieving that a much-needed rest was undoubtedly in order....

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The Illusion of Control balance coaching feelings Aug 06, 2024

 

 

“When I argue with reality, I lose—but only 100% of the time.” 

—Byron Katie

 

 

 

Control is an illusion. We all know that to be true. We can be diligent about planning, coordinating, and scheduling and even leave a margin...

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The Gift Of Coaching coaching Aug 04, 2024

 

 

You can’t read the label from inside the jar.

 

 

I never saw myself as an athlete. Little League was an indisputable disaster, and my confidence was shaken. I did have a barbell and a bench and started lifting weights as a teenager. It wasn’t a regular hobby,...

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The Power Of Context balance coaching lifestyle Jul 30, 2024

 

  

“Life does not change if you only modify the content,

your life will change if you will dare to alter the context.”

–Santosh Kalwar

 

 

Have you heard the commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace, called This Is Water? I hadn’t....

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Let Go Of Your Story coaching Jul 16, 2024

 

 

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”

   Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

 

 

What is a story?  When I think of a story, I think of a fairy tale.  An imaginary account that has been concocted for...

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