Well-Being Tips

January Well-Being Tips

|

How to get motivated when you just don’t feel like exercising
How is your flow?
Try this 3-minute mindfulness meditation led by Susan Wiley, MD
Start small to make a major impact

Read Article

Throw a lifeline to struggling colleagues

|

Changes in attitude or personality are a signal that a colleague is struggling to stay afloat. Physicians who are burned out often become cynical, rushed, and indifferent or lack empathy for their patients. We must look out for each other.

Read Article

December Well-Being Tips

|

How to stay sane when change is relentless
Watch the sun set on 2020 with this calming video
Throw a lifeline to struggling colleague
Try these calming exercises, courtesy of the Shine app for managing anxiety
Studies show optimism actually improves health
Medication adherence can improve the health of your patients and save time

Read Article

Medication adherence can improve the health of your patients and save time

|

Patients may have extenuating reasons for not taking their medications, if you help them identify and address the root cause without judgment, you’ll build trust – and you may get a resolution faster.

Read Article

Boost productivity and team morale by communicating in real time

|

Schedule huddles at a time before clinic sessions start. Huddles should last about five to 15 minutes, maximum. Huddles should also start at a consistent time to integrate smoothly into the practice’s workflow, such as before morning or afternoon clinic hours. Make sure if you are not in charge of the huddle that you are there on time, engaged, and provide input.

Read Article

November Well-Being Tips

|

Six mindfulness techniques for physicians from Medical News Today
Find your balance and learn how to overcome perfectionism
Boost productivity and team morale by communicating in real time
From the American Medical Association: Tip of the Week on Daily Team Huddles
Learn the AMA’s 7 steps to promoting well-being and resilience
Use this 3-minute breathing technique to help manage stress
A time for grit and optimism

Read Article