Drop the Resolution, Form the Habit Part One with Dr. Andrea Austin: Episode 95

Special episode featuring Dr. Andrea Austin and the Whole Physician team- Discussion topic: Habits and Resolutions **Guest Introduction:**- Dr. Andrea Austin introduces the guests: Laura, Amanda, and Kendra from the Whole Physician- Background of Whole Physician: Emergency physicians, burnout survivors, and coaches for doctors- Mission: Helping physicians practice medicine sustainably and happily **Discussion:**1. **New Year Resolutions and Their Challenges:** - Common failures in resolutions and alternatives - Importance of understanding personal goals and values - Discussion on setting realistic and value-aligned goals 2. **Overcoming Perfectionism and All-or-Nothing Thinking:** - The problem with extreme goal setting - Strategies for setting achievable, incremental goals - Focus on self-compassion and realistic expectations 3. **Building Habits and Identifying Thought Errors:** - Addressing common thought errors like catastrophizing and dichotomous thinking - Importance of recognizing and working through negativity bias - Tips for establishing and maintaining new habits 4. **Mindset Shifts and Self-Compassion:** - The role of self-love in achieving goals - Strategies for maintaining commitments to oneself - Avoiding the trap of "arrival fallacy" in goal setting 5. **Enjoying the Journey, Not Just the Destination:** - Emphasis on appreciating the process of achieving goals - The concept of 'arrival fallacy' and its impact - Inspirational anecdote from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance about enjoying the journey **Conclusion:**- Summarization of key points discussed- Encouragement and positive affirmations for listeners- Closing remarks and preview of Part Two of the discussion **Special Mention:**- The Whole Physician podcast "Drive Time Debrief"- Their role as strategic partners with Revitalize **Ending Note:**- Reminder of the importance of self-care and balance in life- Sign off with a message of encouragement and acknowledgment of the value of physicians in medicine