Knowing What I Now Know – A Tool for Self-Compassion and Change

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we introduce the "Knowing What I Now Know" (KWINK) analysis—a powerful tool for self-reflection without judgment. We explore how we, as physicians, can apply this framework to our careers, workplaces, and personal lives with kindness and self-compassion.We’ve all been conditioned to self-criticize—questioning our decisions, feeling shame for past choices, and internalizing the voices of those who have judged us. But what if we replaced that with self-understanding? What if we recognized that our past selves made the best decisions possible with the information they had at the time?In this episode, we’ll cover:✔️ How medical training instills judgment and self-blame—and how to undo it✔️ Using KWINK to assess our current job and whether it’s serving us✔️ Evaluating our careers at a macro level—are we still in alignment with what we truly love?✔️ What we need in our personal lives to create balance and sustainabilityIt's time to shift from self-judgment to self-compassion. Let’s embrace change with kindness and start making decisions that serve us today—not just the version of us from years ago.💡 Reflection Questions:Knowing what I now know about my job, what needs to change?Knowing what I now know about my career path, is this still what I want?Knowing what I now know about my life, what do I need more (or less) of?Let’s Stay Connected:This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.📧 Reach me at [email protected]🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a colleague who might need to hear it. Your support means the world. Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.Want to contact me directly?Email: [email protected] me on Instagram!@MeganMeloMD