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There’s something noble about choosing a career as a physician. Heroic, some even say. And even though the Covid-19 pandemic has opened the world’s eyes to the day-to-day rigors of the job, Dr. Tomi Mitchell doesn’t mince words when describing how so many doctors are silently suffering, unsupported by the system. Burnout. Depression. Suicide. The Soul-Sucking Energy-Draining Life of a Physician: How to Live the Life of Service Without Losing Yourself is a non-fiction guidebook that aims to help those working in the healthcare sector (or those in a relationship with someone in a giving profession) to understand the inherent risks of becoming a doctor and find ways to achieve work-life balance so they can thrive in an authentic way every day.
Along with research and professional insights, Dr. Mitchell’s book is full of anecdotes about her journey to becoming an MD and her eventual decision to temporarily hang up her stethoscope to focus on other parts of healing, taking a more holistic approach to life and work, as a wellness and performance coach, while rekindling her love for writing. The Soul-Sucking Energy-Draining Life of a Physician is a bold how-to guide for doctors—and those considering the profession—on how to embrace their drive but in healthier ways. |
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Key Themes and Chapters:
1. Identifying Burnout: Provides insights into recognizing the signs of burnout and understanding its underlying causes.
2. Mental Health Challenges: Explores the impact of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety on physician well-being and patient care.
3. Setting Boundaries: Dr. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries to maintain work-life balance and prevent burnout.
4. Self-Care Practices: Offers practical tips and techniques for practicing self-care, including decluttering, mindfulness, and stress management.
5. Managing Patient Interactions: Discusses effective communication strategies and boundary- setting techniques for managing difficult patient interactions.
6. Reflecting on Career Challenges: Explores the challenges and rewards of practicing medicine, including navigating difficult moments and maintaining resilience.
7. Finding Fulfillment: Offers guidance on living a life of service without losing oneself and finding purpose and fulfillment in medicine.
1. Identifying Burnout: Provides insights into recognizing the signs of burnout and understanding its underlying causes.
2. Mental Health Challenges: Explores the impact of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety on physician well-being and patient care.
3. Setting Boundaries: Dr. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries to maintain work-life balance and prevent burnout.
4. Self-Care Practices: Offers practical tips and techniques for practicing self-care, including decluttering, mindfulness, and stress management.
5. Managing Patient Interactions: Discusses effective communication strategies and boundary- setting techniques for managing difficult patient interactions.
6. Reflecting on Career Challenges: Explores the challenges and rewards of practicing medicine, including navigating difficult moments and maintaining resilience.
7. Finding Fulfillment: Offers guidance on living a life of service without losing oneself and finding purpose and fulfillment in medicine.
