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A physician wellness blog—practical tools for burnout recovery, boundaries, healthy relationships, and mindful leadership.

About the Author: Jessie Mahoney, MD is a board-certified pediatrician, certified coach, physician wellness expert with over 20 years as a leader in physician

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    In addition to this blog, I publish regularly on KevinMD. These are some of the pieces that have been shared most widely

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    Connecting With Hope

    Many are not feeling ok right now.

    So much pain and hardship in the practice of medicine right now.

    Sending love and compassion to each and every one of my colleagues in medicine.

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    May You Find Your Path

    A long-time client shared a mantra she has been practicing -- “may I find my path.”

    What a kind way to explore your next steps.

    Realizing that there is no urgency.

    Allowing and giving yourself permission to explore

    That is the first step.

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    100% Worth Your Time

    It's helpful to have a coach who has experienced your training, and who has insight into the medical culture. It doesn't solve all your problems, but it will help you to see yourself as more capable and leave behind perspectives that limit your perception of your self-worth and your capacity to improve.”

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    Getting Help

    Getting help was never an easy thing for me. And I expect for many of you.

    My mind likes to tell me I “should” be able to do it myself. That self-sufficiency is a measure of strength and adequacy.

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