It's one of those days. You know the kind where it seems there is a secret plot to drive you insane.
It's the day when you feel like everything is conspiring against you. And there's no time to regroup. You're getting hit with one punch after another. When life doesn’t go according to plan It can be really challenging to rally when it seems like nothing is going your way (and you find yourself pleading with life to just give you a break). I'm here to remind you that although there may be chaos swirling around you, you can still access a well of calm within you. Here are 3 suggestions for finding greater calm in the chaos:
Keep this list handy as a reference whenever you're feeling like life (and work) are chaotic. May you more easily find your way to the path of your well of inner calm.
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8/22/2021 0 Comments How To Be Successful in Your Career: 3 Essential Elements For Planning Your SuccessWhen was the last time you sat down to plan your career path, outside of a required annual employee review? If you're like most people, you may not be able to remember.
Setting yourself up for success in your career starts with consistently investing time to nurture and develop it. Whether it's monthly, quarterly or annually, creating a system to reflect, review and plan your career path is key to maintaining fulfillment. You get to define what success means for you. Not everyone is interested in climbing the ladder to the C-suite. Success may mean taking on additional responsibilities in areas that are meaningful to you, learning new skills to help you hone your craft or transitioning to a new role or industry. Here are 3 essential elements to consider in your career planning to keep you on the path of success:
Incorporating these elements into your career planning can help you to proactively direct your career rather than winging it and hoping for the best. Pay attention to thoughts and habits that are counter to your desired goals or put you at risk of sabotaging your own success. Be willing to let go of outdated, limiting beliefs that no longer serve you. If you decide you want support with your career planning, seek out a mentor, coach or community of like-minded people who can provide accountability, encouragement and guidance. How often do you focus on actively planning your career? Let me know by sharing in the comments below. 8/15/2021 0 Comments Why is it so hard to rest?Question: How are you?
Answer: I'm fine. Question: How are you, really? Answer: Well actually, I'm exhausted. The above scenario is not an uncommon one. In speaking to team members, clients and friends, when asking the second question, the response is almost always different than the initial answer. I'm guilty of this myself, especially when the question is asked in the midst of a period of busyness. While well-intended, the question, "How are you?" tends to elicit a habitual response. In our fast-paced world, we rarely take the time to pause and check in with ourself to see how we are. The follow-up question provides an opportunity to disrupt the automatic response. After tuning in, many realize that they are tired, exhausted, depleted. When do you take your rest? Do you wait until you are completely exhausted or are forced to rest (illness, injury, etc.)? The natural thought that follows the awareness of depleted energy is a need to get more rest. It sounds simple, but getting the rest we say we want can prove to be challenging. In exploring why it feels so hard to rest, I did some research and reflection and learned a few interesting things that I wanted to share. There are many different types of rest. When you think of rest, what comes to mind? If you're like the majority of the population, you think of sleep, but according to Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, author and rest expert, there are 7 types of rest: Physical (includes active and passive forms), Mental, Sensory, Creative, Emotional, Social and Spiritual. She says that many of us are "rest-deprived". Noticing what type of rest you need is really important. Keep in mind you may need more than one form of rest depending on what's going on in your life. If you participated in a weekend educational conference that included a series of Zoom calls and online networking, you may need mental, sensory and social rest. That may consist of a day without screens, spending time outdoors in nature alone or with people where the interactions feel restorative and rejuvenating. Rest will feel out of reach until you address the obstacles in the way. We tell ourselves that we need rest and almost immediately our mind begins to run a long list of of very convincing reasons for why we can't rest. I spent some time reflecting on my own reasons (otherwise known as excuses) for why I don't allow myself to rest more. Here are the ones that come up most often:
If you're interested in finding more information on rest, check out the following resources:
Hopefully this article gets you to think about the last time you felt truly rested and encourages you to take action to remove your obstacles to rest. What gets in your way of rest? Share your top challenge with rest in the comments below along with any strategies you've found helpful. Let's start a radical rest revolution. |
Life Beyond Clinical Practice with Dr. Michelle Bailey
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Hi, I'm Dr. Michelle Bailey.
I help physicians who are unhappy or unsatisfied with their current career find a nonclinical career that they love. Retiring early from clinical practice after almost 20 years as a board-certified pediatrician I successfully made the leap and transitioned to a nonclinical career. I'm thriving in my new career and am on a mission to help other physicians do the same with the support, guidance, and community that I wish I had when I was struggling with this decision. You're invited to connect with me in my private Facebook community for physicians to learn about all things related to your nonclinical career transition. Join here. |
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