3: How Physician Moms Are Making Life Harder Than They Need To

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/3 As a mom of a teenage girl, I can’t help but start by quoting the Taylor Swift song “Anti-Hero”“It’s me. Hi! I’m the problem, it’s me.”You may or may not have a positive reaction to Taylor Swift. But what is your reaction to her statement?Imagine a day you’re just happy to make it to work on time. You woke up to find your phone dead because the charger wasn’t fully plugged in. Your Keurig only brewed ¼ cup of coffee. And the traffic to work was the usual grind. Then, that challenging case comes along. One you’ve been wildly successful with in the past. But you’ve struggled too. Maybe you feel like you’re overthinking and creating uncomfortable stories around your talent.  The brain is adept at convincing us of false truths, isn’t it?Or maybe you act on impulse with knee-jerk reactions. You don’t have time to think, you just act.In either case, the problem is something you are thinking, or not thinking, doing, or not doing. The result from any of these, you still struggle. Maybe it doesn’t have to be so hard.Where are you making your life harder than you need to? And why? Text me your thoughts on the episode!Loved this one? A rating/review helps more physician moms find the show. And if you know someone who needs to hear this episode specifically, please send it her way!Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms! You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at HomeThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer.  __________I work with physician moms who want to take back control of their time and energy so they can prioritize what matters most.