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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 2 MIN

Attend to the Health of Your Personal Relationships: Pearl of the Month

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Access the transcript for this episode: https://bit.ly/4sxeVTc Explore the Stress First Aid Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4sshQx8 Explore the Wellness Centered Leadership Playbook: https://bit.ly/3YWiFAz Explore the ‘Why Self-Care is Not Enough in Solving Physician Burnout’ Episode: https://bit.ly/4qaKq4C Follow STEPS Forward® on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/steps-forward-linkedin Research is showing more about how stress affects health care leaders’ work-life balance, personal relationships, and overall sense of isolation. Physicians tend to develop real strengths in their personality: A high compassion for others, an ability to defer gratification, and a focus on solving problems. These traits are all assets, but each can also be an Achilles' heel. Take stock of how your work affects your relationships and be sure to have compassion for yourself.

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