November Well-Being Tips

• Six mindfulness techniques for physicians from Medical News Today  – Mindfulness remains a proven technique for staying well while combating burnout. Consider trying these to remain connected with yourself and the world.
• Find your balance and learn how to overcome perfectionism – As clinicians we aspire to be perfect. Perfectionism is unrealistic and may lead to lack of self-compassion. Finding the point of balance between challenging yourself to do better in a healthy way and pushing yourself to be perfect means accepting that you are a work in progress.
• 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
  from the University of Florida, College of Medicine