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Mastery and Wellness: Thriving in Medicine

A weekly newsletter designed to empower medical professionals to achieve mastery, balance, and well-being in their careers and lives.

Which path will you take? This week’s focus is on navigating career transitions. Most physcians I know have considered a major career change at least once in their careers. Few know how to approach a major career change and most make the same mistake: they make a change out of desperation a...

by Ben Reinking — Jan 12, 2025 physician careers physician nonclinica jobs

Transform Your Resolutions in 2025: The LEGACY Method for Physicians

Happy New Year! Have you ever set a resolution only to watch it fizzle out by mid-January? You’re not alone! 92 % of New Year's resolutions are never realized! In this week's blog post, I explore the LEGACY Method a physician-specific approach that aligns your goals with your core values,...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 29, 2024

🌟 Embrace Family Traditions to Burnout-Proof Your Life! 🌟

I hope this finds you thriving (or at least surviving) in the whirlwind of your work, life, and the holidays! For the first time since starting residency, I am off for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. I always feel a sense of nostalgia during the holidays, and as I have b...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 22, 2024 burnout christmas holiday traditions physicians

We Didn't Start The Fire

Do any of the following sound familiar? You haven’t finished your holiday shopping 🛍️ Your Epic inbasket is overflowing with unfinished notes and patient calls 📋📞 The world feels like it's on fire 🌍🔥 The kids need breakfast 🥣 The price of eggs remains high 🥚💰 And your paycheck is shrinking du...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 15, 2024 coaching physicians

Financial Security: Beyond the Paycheck

Unveiling New Perspectives on Financial Security Have you ever found yourself between patients, wondering if all your hard work is truly worth it? I went through a tough patch in my career when I felt completely exhausted and burned out. I kept grappling with two recurring thoughts: "I can't k...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 08, 2024 career options coaching physicians

Transforming Practice with Daily Thanks 🦃🩺

As we pack away the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers and gear up for the bustling holiday season ahead, it's the perfect time to reflect on the practice of gratitude - especially within the medical community. Sure, at first glance, saying "thank you" might seem like one of those wellness trend...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 01, 2024 career options coaching physicians

Choosing A New Career Path

When I started medical school, I envisioned having a practice like my family doctor's. A small, private clinic with a stable office staff where I knew all my patients and had control over the practice. But as I progressed through my training, my interests shifted and I realized that healthcar...

by Ben Reinking — Nov 24, 2024 career options coaching physicians

Authentic Practice: Bringing Your Whole Self to Medicine

Do you feel like you're constantly juggling your personal life and dedication to your patients? No matter how you prioritize your personal and professional obligations, you feel like you're letting someone down. Guilt is a powerful emotion. In medical training, we're programmed to put our patie...

by Ben Reinking — Nov 17, 2024 coaching physicians

Under Pressure? Here's How to Over Deliver

How do you respond when it starts to rain? Do you pull out an umbrella, stand there and get wet, or start dancing? When faced with external challenges—like the weather—we are great at finding and using resources that help us tackle them head-on. The same can't be said of internal challenges. Wha...

by Ben Reinking — Nov 10, 2024 coaching physicians

The Physician's Paradox: Choosing Between Work and Life (and Why You Don't Have To)

Do you ever feel like you're constantly juggling a million things and sacrificing parts of your life for your career? When I started my medical training and later began working full-time, I bought into the idea that "you can't have it all." But now, as I reach the midpoint of my career, I've rea...

by Ben Reinking — Nov 02, 2024 coaching physicians

Discover Your Hidden Super Powers

It's been nearly 30 years since I started medical school. Even though I've been practicing medicine for almost three decades, people still ask me why I chose medicine. The simple answer is that I became a doctor to help others, challenge myself, and earn a living. Why did you choose your profe...

by Ben Reinking — Oct 26, 2024 character strengths coaching physicians

Choosing the Path Less Traveled

There was a point in my career when I just wanted out. I was exhausted, angry, and uncertain about what my options were. I thought I was done with clinical work. I could not see a path forward as a clinician that didn't lead to burnout again. As I explored my options, I realized I was unaware of...

by Ben Reinking — Oct 19, 2024 career development physicians

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