112. Oxygen Masks Are Crisis Management Not Wellness

Effective physician wellness goes well beyond an oxygen mask. Oxygen masks are needed in depressurized planes in the midst of a crisis. If you are in crisis- please do start with an oxygen mask.  And then acknowledge that this is just the first step. Oxygen masks are NOT a strategy for sustainable living.  They are NOT a strategy for happiness and health.  They are NOT the path to love, purpose, peace, and truly living. Our minds, bodies, spirits, and souls all need adequate nourishment in order to live a happy, healthy, and whole life. When we are depleted, our sympathetic nervous systems are on overdrive, and we are reactive, overwhelmed, and unclear. When we are replete and fully nourished, we can bring our best selves - sustainably. Full nourishment goes well beyond food. Nervous systems, hearts, and spirits require nourishment and repletion in order to enjoy a life well-lived.   How can you replete yourself? Yoga Coaching Food Exercise Nature Human connection  Laughter  Sleep And full-spectrum living are all options.   Why is it worth it to nourish yourself fully? That's when we grow. When we are replete as physicians, parents, and humans—and whatever other roles we play. When we are replete we are able to bring our best to the world. When we are replete, we are able to solve complicated multifactorial problems and manage the complexities of life in our overstretched world (and medical systems). When we are replete is when we are able to live and love WELL.   Where in your life do you notice yourself needing to reach for an oxygen mask? Is there any room for you to go beyond meeting that need and fully nourish yourself?   Join us for our next Mindful Healers Connect in Nature Retreat July 2023 - Early Bird registration is open for 1 more day. If you want to find calm, contentment, and a clear and meaningful path forward in areas of your life, sign up for private mindful coaching with Jessie.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com If you want to develop a mindfulness practice, reach out to No-Cheng www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.