A lot of articles about burnout may lead you to believe that physicians live an unhappy life. However, burnout does not automatically equate to a physician’s level of satisfaction and happiness.
20 things to do for your life and career in 2020 – ideas for doctors and healthcare professionals to reach their goals in the new year
It’s that time of the year again to start new and set goals for our professional and personal lives. Here are 20 things you can do to help develop and reach your goals as a physicians or clinician – both professionally and personally.
Thoughtful and useful gift ideas for doctors
It’s that time of the year again! Confused on what gift to give to your family and friends in the medical field? This article is for you.
Give thanks, and give in these 5 other ways that can truly make a difference
Charitable giving is only one of the ways we can give back and help others who are in need. Here are five ways you can give altruistically – and only one of them involves donating money.
Stop multitasking and task switching… and start prioritizing
Can we multitask? According to study, we cannot. In reality, our brain is just switching from one task to another which may lead to unfavorable effects. What we need to learn is to prioritize.
Physician sabbatical programs and ideas
A physician sabbatical can take the form of a rejuvenating retreat, formal program, or self-designed endeavor with a professional goal. This article provides several ideas and info to help you start thinking about plans for your own sabbatical.
Sabbatical for doctors: the how, what, and why
A sabbatical for doctors can be an awesome way to rejuvenate your medical career, fend off burnout, and help you cultivate a fulfilling professional life. In this article, we dispel a couple sabbatical myths and give you the details needed to take one yourself.
The best gifts for physicians that they’ll actually use and appreciate
‘Tis the gift-giving season. Have a healthcare professional in your life and wondering what to get them? Or you’re a physician yourself and your loved ones are asking what you want? I’ve got a slew of awesome ideas for you!
Nonclinical skilled volunteering and pro bono work for medical professionals
Medical providers can use pro bono work and skilled volunteering as a way of both attaining their professional goals and helping others. This article provides 4 options as well as some tips for getting started.
Alternative jobs for physicians without leaving clinical medicine
Here are 15 out-of-the-ordinary practice options for medical professionals who don’t want to leave clinical medicine entirely – ranging from occupational medicine to telemedicine to international opportunities.
How to balance a side hustle with a full-time job
Is your full-time job holding you back from starting a side hustle? Don’t let it! Many healthcare professionals simultaneously do both – and excel at both. Striking a balance early on in a side gig can be essential in taking your hustle to the point that it could be your main source of income. Here are 5 tips on how to balance a side hustle with a full time job.
Improve your productivity and accountability with temptation bundling
Temptation bundling is the notion of linking together two activities to accomplish something in our lives. The first activity is something we need to do or should do, but want to avoid or have the tendency to postpone for as long as possible. The second activity is one that we enjoy doing. It’s a hobby we love, a time waster, our “guilty pleasure,” or whatever we do to relax.
They say live like a resident… but sometimes it’s worth it to live like an attending
Some say the medical resident budget should continue beyond residency. I agree to a large extent. But sometimes living like an attending makes sense and adds value to our lives.
Why you should start a blog as a physician
With more than 400 million blogs scattered across the internet, it’s easy to dismiss starting your own blog. Uncertainly about how readers will find your blog and fear of having nothing substantial to add to what already exists are common reasons to stick to being a reader rather than a blogger. But let me assure you that, as a highly-educated individual with expertise in medicine and healthcare, you definitely have something substantial to add.
Entrepreneurial New Year’s resolutions for physicians
If you’re a healthcare professional who wants more than simply to earn a decent salary by going to work every day, you should have a professional New Year’s resolution. Look for Zebras is all about living your professional life to the fullest and on your own terms. To do that, you need to be proactive.
Preventing burnout as a physician
We hear so much about physician burnout, and what to do about it once it sets in. But, really, we should each be designing a career for ourselves that prevents burnout form the very beginning. We need to safeguard against the factors that lead to burnout so that it never even begins to set in.
Find fulfillment in your career as a physician
Physicians often struggle to find fulfillment in their careers. The underlying meaning and significance of a career in medicine may be clear, but how to make it satisfying on a personal level is a different challenge.
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