Highly motivated and energetic individuals often fail to reach their goals or bring a project to a successful conclusion because they burnout or run out of steam before the project is completed. Has this ever happened to you? It has happened to me countless times. You come up with a great idea, a fantastic idea….
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020 The Power of Transformation – Professional Burnout Part III
Previously, in parts 1 and 2 of this series on professional burnout I have discussed the definition of burnout, the symptoms, the causes, methods of prevention and proven ways to relieve or stem the effects of burnout. But, there is one absolutely essential aspect of professional burnout that must be addressed before any meaningful resolution of symptoms can occur….
When Resilience Really Counts.
I have had to deliver a lot of bad news to patients during my practice career. I’ve told hundreds of patients that they have tumor or cancer, that their spouse has died, that their sibling has died or that their child has died. I have had to directly inform patients that they were dying, providing…
Reality Based Thinking for Your Preferred Future
People are by and large hopeful for their futures. If you are not hopeful for your future, meaning you are feeling hopeless, then there is little reason to get out of bed in the morning. We hope and pray for many things. Commonly hoped for things include love, health, ubiquitous stuff, a fulfilling job, passion…
019 The Power of Transformation – Professional Burnout Part II
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….