Apr 30, 2021
Saying yes to everything is a seemingly harmless act and the default response we’ve been conditioned to give, but does it actually serve us? When I look at this issue through the lens of physicians in the workforce, I can see the negative effects.
Most of us struggle to say no to things that don’t align with us...
Apr 22, 2021
Group negotiations are something we’re starting to see more of in the post-2020 healthcare landscape.
While it presents a whole new layer of complexity for physicians, negotiating as a collective can actually work in our favor. It’s still possible for us to negotiate contracts that reflect what we’re worth, and...
Apr 15, 2021
We spend a lot of time on the specifics of our contracts, but today we’re going to pivot and focus on the reason behind our negotiating efforts - the personal priorities that drive our decisions.
In the negotiating process, we really have the opportunity to tweak our schedules so they work for us, our families and...
Apr 8, 2021
Most high achievers were raised to believe that hard work will always get rewarded. This belief is untrue and harmful, and the root of the burnout and overworking culture in medicine.
We carry the belief that being tired all the time is the price we pay for success and excellence. We put ourselves under pressure to...
Apr 1, 2021
A growing number of women have moved into the breadwinner role in their households, but very few are prepared for what it entails. As a result, we struggle to make financial choices that position us for the lives that we want.
The subconscious belief that we would never be main earners impacts some of the most...