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• Letting Go Of Titles To Find Your True Values

  Send us a textWe explore how chasing titles and external approval can erode health, relationships, and self-worth, and how to realign work with core values. Jillian shares a candid story of leaving surgery, surviving an eating disorder, and rebuilding a life by borrowing hope, setting boundaries, and reclaiming identity.• arrival fallacy and the myth of enough• moral injury in medicine and corporatization• identifying core values through friction and ease• grief, regret, and the cost of sleep deprivation• sensitivity as strength when paired with boundaries• comparison traps and self-compassion practices• therapy, EMDR, somatic tools, and spiritual grounding• agency versus learned helplessness in career pivots• practical steps to reset, rest, and redesign roles• redefining success as connection, presence, and joyIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who'd love it too! Don't forget to follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram for more updates and insightsThough I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/booksLet's connect for speaking opportunities!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speakerCheck out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloadsBattle of the Boxes21 Day Self Focus Journal

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• Gratitude Without Guilt

  Send us a textWe explore gratitude that doesn’t silence our pain, and how to protect peace during a heavy holiday season. We name the invisible load physicians carry and practice small, honest ways to feel thanks without a performance.• difference between gratitude and guilt • holiday expectations that drain energy • invisible labor and emotional load at home and work • how Thanksgiving magnifies stress, grief and transition • why boundaries make gratitude real • three tools: microgratitude, privacy, protecting bandwidth • letting go of one thing to change the day • guided practice to ground safety, nourishment and releaseIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves it tooDon't forget to follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram for more updates and insightsThough I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/booksLet's connect for speaking opportunities!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speakerCheck out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloadsBattle of the Boxes21 Day Self Focus Journal

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• When Fear Protects Your Values

  Send us a textWe explore how fear hides in perfectionism, avoidance, and imposter syndrome, and show how to turn it into values-based action. A brief breath exercise and practical prompts help you name the fear, reframe it, and choose the next right step.• fear as information, not instruction• perfectionism and avoidance in clinical life• amygdala and the physiology of fear• identity threats and imposter syndrome• values mapping to transform fear into action• a simple breath practice and self-talk• practical micro-steps for clarity and courageIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who'd love it tooDon't forget to follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram for more updates and insightsPattern LifeDiscover unbiased disability insurance with Pattern Life and protect one of your greatest assets.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/booksLet's connect for speaking opportunities!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speakerCheck out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloadsBattle of the Boxes21 Day Self Focus Journal

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• Surrender. The Strength in Letting Go.

  Send us a textWe rethink surrender as a skill for physicians: not quitting, but aligning with reality to protect energy, clarity, and compassion. We share the serenity prayer, simple pauses, and the “just be” mindset to loosen the grip of control and reduce anxiety.• redefining surrender as strength, not defeat• the serenity prayer as a practical lens• medicine’s culture of control and its costs• how overplanning fuels anxiety and fatigue• micro-practices to pause, reflect, and reset• accepting limits, asking for help, resting without guilt• moving from comparison to presence and alignment• stillness as a gift that restores focus• choosing ease without abandoning effortThough I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/booksLet's connect for speaking opportunities!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speakerCheck out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloadsBattle of the Boxes21 Day Self Focus Journal

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• When We Stop Wondering, We Stop Living. Wonder on Purpose.

  Send us a textWe explore how curiosity, play, and presence restore our humanity in medicine and keep clinical work meaningful. A bluegrass afternoon becomes a real-world reset that shows why fun isn’t optional for resilience, empathy, and good care.• losing curiosity under stress and paperwork• presence as a clinical skill and reset• bluegrass day as a model for restorative play• recharging through family, community and music• reframing appointments as human meetings• laughter as medicine for brain and body• three takeaways: micro-curiosity, scheduled fun, permission to be silly• a weekly challenge to try one curious question or one fun actAs always, if you have found this episode helpful, like, share with a friendThough I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/booksLet's connect for speaking opportunities!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speakerCheck out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloadsBattle of the Boxes21 Day Self Focus Journal

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