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Reclaim Joy, One Small Step at a Time

by Ben Reinking
Feb 09, 2025
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Let’s be real: Most days, our healthcare system feels less like a well-oiled machine and more like a treadmill set to ā€œmarathon mode.ā€ But here’s the good news—you have more power to thrive than you think. This week’s newsletter is your dose of practical wisdom, inspiration, and a little nudge toward the life you deserve. 

"Thriving in the Trenches":  A Survival Guide for Broken Systems 🩺

If you read my previous blog posts, you know I don’t sugarcoat the dumpster fire of modern medicine. But here’s the twist:

Joy isn’t reserved for people working in functional systems.

In my latest post, I dive into how physicians can find fulfillment despite systemic challenges.

The key? Focusing on what we can control rather than fighting battles we can't win. I share how small daily choices transformed my practice and provide stratgies you can implement now. 

Read The Blog 

 


 ā€œI am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.ā€

— Stephen R. Covey

 

Coach's Corner

This week, I want to guide you through an exercise to identify small changes that can make a significant impact on your day.

  1. Identify a daily struggle. What is one challenge you face that drains your energy? (Example: Charting afterhours)
  2. What is unchangeable? What about the challenge can't be changed? (Example: notes are required for every patient visit)
  3. What is the desired outcome? (Example: Completing notes before leaving the office)
  4.  What can you do? Brainstorm a tiny action to achieve the desired outcome? (Examples: Start using an AI scribe or voice recognition software.)

 

Ready for real Change? Let’s Talk.

 

If this resonated, imagine what we could do in a free 45-minute coaching call.

Book A Consult 

Together, we’ll:

šŸ”¹ Uncover hidden drains on your energy
šŸ”¹ Build a personalized ā€œThriving Roadmapā€ 
šŸ”¹ Or—if DIY is more your style—grab my online course Mastery and Wellness: How to Thrive as a Physician.

Get The Course 

 

Final Thoughts

 

You didn’t survive med school to merely endure your career. Let’s make thriving non-negotiable.

 

To Thriving,

 

Ben 

P.S. Forward this to a colleague who needs it. Burnout is contagious—but so is hope. šŸ˜‰

 

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