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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
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.
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.
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.”
Sometimes bad things put us directly on the path to good things
Life is not perfect by any means - that is not how it is supposed to be.
I like to call it “mostly good.”
“Mostly good” allows my brain to relax and enjoy the ride.
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.
What if you approached your life and work like yoga?
With deep breaths and mindfulness. With presence. With curiosity. With self-compassion. With loving-kindness and compassion towards others. Noticing the transitions.
Transitions in Medicine: Don’t Rush the In-Between
Career change isn’t just the decision—it’s the transition. This is a reminder to slow down, notice, and learn from the in-between.
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