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 realized that this mindset was holding me back.
What if I told you that you CAN have it all, just not in the way most people think? In my latest blog post, I dive into the concept of flourishing, as described by renowned positive psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman. He breaks down flourishing into five key elements: positive emotions, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA). Looking at the idea of "having it all" through this lens, it becomes clear that it's not about sacrifice. It is about choice. And it's about redefining what "all" means. It is about identifying what is important to you, fostering relationships, finding meaning in your daily life, and making choices that align with your values.
Prioritizing your family or personal well-being over work doesn't make you a bad doctor. It demonstrates that you are choosing family relationships at that moment. There will be other times when you choose work. That is having it all!
If you're ready to challenge the limiting belief that you can't have it all and truly learn how to flourish in your personal and professional life, click the button below to read my full blog post. Let me know what you think!
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."
Confucius
Coaches Corner
Are you ready to start making things simple?
This week, take a few moments to reflect on each element of PERMA in your life.
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Positive Emotions: What brings you joy, happiness, or contentment in your personal and professional life? How can you cultivate more of these positive emotions?
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Engagement: When do you feel fully absorbed and engaged in an activity, losing track of time? How can you incorporate more of these engaging experiences into your daily routine?
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Relationships: Which provide you with support, love, and a sense of connection? How can you nurture and strengthen these bonds?
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Meaning: What aspects of your work as a physician give you a sense of purpose and meaning? How can you focus more on these meaningful elements?
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Accomplishments: What personal and professional achievements are you proud of? How can you set and work towards new goals that align with your values?
After reflecting on each element, choose one area of PERMA to focus on this week. Set a small, achievable SMART goal for this area and create an action plan to work towards it. Remember, small steps can significantly improve overall well-being and flourishing.
Ready to flourish? I created Mastery and Wellness: How to Thrive As A Physician to support you - no matter what stage of your career- so you can flourish!
As always, I'm here to support you on your journey of growth and development. Please reach out with any questions!
To Flourishing!
Ben
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