#42 Why Your Human Animal Burns Out

Sign up for Empowered Surgeons Group here.It's not the prior auths, unfinished charts, or patient messages that are burning you out. While those circumstances need reform, they are merely symptoms of a much bigger problem—a problem that has everything to do with you, which is fantastic news because it means you can do something about it.In this episode, you’ll:Learn how your human animal communicates with youNormalize feeling unfulfilled, even when you’ve achieved everything you ever dreamed ofUnderstand how we sometimes use the profession against ourselves—and how that leads to pretendingExplore how the perceived cultural forces of self-sacrifice, people-pleasing, and always saying “yes” prevent meaningful changeDive into the evolution of self and the importance of reconnecting with your essential selfUnpack why internal conflict is so common among surgeonsUnderstand that every surgeon has their own burnout timelineRecognize how resisting what is can reduce your capacityDiscover how to be okay where you are—so you can feel safe enough to move forwardBecause you have a human brain with a built-in negativity bias, it will naturally direct your attention to what’s wrong.It will point out all the problems in your world, presenting them as if it’s simply reporting the news.But it’s up to you to intentionally look for what’s right—to pause, scan your life, and notice what’s actually working.From that place, you can make a conscious and deliberate decision about the direction you want to go.And remember, you always have three choices:Accept itChange itLeave itSign up for Empowered Surgeons Group today and don't miss any of my offerings by getting on my email list here.