31: Overcoming the Sunk Cost Trap: Strategies for Physician Moms

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/31.A wave of nausea gripped her as she plopped in her car and headed to work. This feeling was nearly every day in the past year and growing.That was Anna (her name is changed), a successful surgeon and mom of 3 young kids. Each morning, she brushed aside her body’s little alarm bells to repeat the same nightmare each day. It clearly wasn’t working for her, so why continue?She fell victim to the sunk cost fallacy. She was stuck in a cycle of unhappiness, frustration and hesitation to change. The good news? Once she recognized this repetition, she labelled the true problem and extracted herself from this bad dream.Are you stuck in a bad dream?There is a way to climb out. Here, listen in and let me throw you a rope ladder. 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.