12. Burnout is Not a Problem

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Is physician burnout a problem or a dilemma? </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this solo episode, we are going to bust myths and misconceptions about burnout.  I am also going to share with you practical and tested ways to prevent it and help you build more life balance.  Go ahead and relisten to this episode to review the concepts and make sure to take notes so you can create your own personal burnout strategy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch out for more tips and tools in the next episodes and visit our website, <a href= "https://www.thehappymd.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">TheHappyMD.com</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Give up trying to solve burnout.  Pick a tool.  Try it out.  If it works, keep doing it.  And know that you'll need three or four things at work and home to help you maintain a positive energy balance over time.”</span></em></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">- Dike Drummond MD</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:52) The distinction between a problem and a dilemma</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(02:32) Problems are actually rare in clinical medicine</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(04:06) Physician burnout strategy as a never-ending balancing act</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(07:10) Talking to leaders about burnout prevention strategies</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(09:56) Document your personal strategy with journaling</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/what-is-physician-burnout" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Symptoms of Burnout in POP 003 What is Physician Burnout: </span></a> <a href= "https://physiciansonpurpose.libsy