Work/Life Balance

Physicians are expected to keep personal emotion distanced. Yet, even as we care deeply for our patients, we fail to do the same for ourselves.

Desire to succeed at work can easily eclipse family obligations. But this physician found a way to integrate both goals into her life.

Stressful clinic days will not disappear on their own. Reducing stress requires a thoughtful and deliberate approach.

The growing list of payer demands continues to drive medical decision making. It can also impede patient care and hasten physician burnout.

Busy physicians are frequently overwhelmed with competing obligations, both at home and work. You'll be happier if you develop a strategy for saying no.

Next time you are in a stressful situation, I recommend asking yourself these three important questions.

The teenage years are a critical time for children to gain financial independence. Here's how physician parents can help.

Here are four issues that doctors and their medical practice staff members need to be aware of to operate a great practice this year.

Based on my own experiences as a locum tenens physician, I believe that it is one of the best opportunities available to private practice physicians.

No matter how demanding your schedule is, it's critical to make time for working out. Here are some ways to find more time for exercise.

It is not the presence of conflict that is critical; it is the ability to resolve it in a productive and healthy manner that matters most.

Does your practice ask busy physicians to juggle committee/administrative work with treating patients? Should they?

Last year I shared my New Year's resolutions for 2014. Here's how I did, and what I resolve to accomplish this year at my medical practice.

You might need to readjust your sleeping habits or your pre-bedtime rituals, but getting enough sleep is the key to a successful workday.

While many external factors affect work-life balance, the internal battles we fight are often the most challenging. Here's how I propose to change that.

You devote considerable time to your medical practice, but what about to your family? Here's how setting small goals can make a big difference.

A too long to-do list can set up medical practice managers and physicians for failure. Here's a healthier approach.

I believe in achieving work-life balance. However, my hobbies seem to include learning new shortcuts on the EHR and reading my Kindle while brushing my teeth.

Practicing gratitude in your medical practice can bring multiple benefits. You will see increased productivity, improved behavior, and a more creative outlook.

There is a sense of the sacred in what we do. It is a privilege to share in our patients' lives - both the best and the worst times.

Here are three things to keep in mind next time you find yourself rushing through tasks or working late hours at your medical practice.

The balance between medical failures and successes can be challenging to navigate. Yet, for our own benefit and sanity, we must accept our humanity.

Single physicians may want to take a different approach to asset protection than married physicians. Here's why and how.

Giving up important aspects of patient care has become the imperative for many physicians. But that doesn't make letting go any easier.

When things aren't working, resilient physicians manage to figure out how to get back on track. Here are three ways to build up your resiliency.

For physicians who often work long hours, making the most of free time is important. Here are three of my tips.

You may talk about growth at your medical practice, but are you walking the walk? Here are three ways to boost both personal and professional growth.

It can be difficult to tell when fatigue transitions into dangerous territory. Here are seven signs physicians should watch out for.

One of the challenges with physician work-life balance is maintaining boundaries - specifically when guilt gets in the way.