In last weeks episode of The Power of Transformation I introduced the definition of Professional Burnout in this three part series. This week I will compare and contrast the difference between on-the-job stress and burnout. One can lead to the other but they are distinctly different in terms of how they develop and their consequences….
Author: Dr. Burnout
Your Future: The Biggest Gamble of All?
Do you gamble? Most people do not. They would prefer to make better use of their money and time. Some do but purely for the entertainment aspect. A sizable minority of the population is addicted to gambling and will gamble away every last cent they have, even money they don’t have. I look around these…
Your preferred future: Why chance is not an option.
What does your preferred future look like? Have you thought about it, really thought about it? If you have an exact picture in mind and you are doing what is necessary right now then there is a higher likelihood that you will have and live in your preferred future. If not, then you are most…
018 The Power of Transformation – Professional Burnout Part I
Burnout rates among professionals, especially healthcare providers, are approaching epidemic proportions. Sixty percent of physicians say they would quit practicing today if they were financially secure enough. What is professional burnout? How is it defined and why is it important to identify? How easy is it to spot the signs of professional burnout? Can burnout…
Shifting Viewpoints: Why they change and why that change is healthy.
We all have many different viewpoints. Name a topic and you will more than likely have an opinion on that topic. Inexperience won’t matter. You will still have an opinion. One thing is for sure, if you ever do gain direct experience on a topic about which you once held an opinion, that opinion will…