Physicians Anonymous

Author: Anna Gyarmathy PhD, MSc, MPH

The power of positive affirmations to fight physician burnout

Positive affirmations to fight burnout

Positive affirmations are a powerful tool that can help you fight burnout. If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, try using positive affirmations to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. With a little practice, you can start to see a difference in your mood, emotions, and overall well-being.

Beverly Joyce MD

Certified physician development coach for women physicians; midlife malaise, empty nest; dissatisfaction with work; work-life balance; boundary-setting; self-compassion; stress reduction; Gynecologist; menopause specialist; HeartMath trainer

Brian Hinnebusch MD

Burnout; spiritual development; fulfillment; toxic perfectionism; imposter syndrome; arrival fallacy; work-life balance; narcissism; anxiety; mindfulness; disruptive physician; anger/resentment; guilt; shame; depression; existential crisis; stress; empathy fatigue; self-compassion; return to humanity; reclaiming medicine

Joe Sherman MD

Joe Sherman MD

physician burnout; matching “soul to role in practice”; joy in practice; transformational leadership; imposter phenomenon; men in medicine; mindful self-compassion; career discernment; certified physician; coach / facilitator / speaker; pediatrician

Doctor Becc

self-doubt; self-criticism; perfectionism; imposter syndrome; people-pleasing; conflict avoidance; difficult conversations; self-confidence; values-based behavior; burnout prevention; burnout recovery; procrastination

Sabine Fonderson MD

entrepreneur; mentor; brand marketing; website copywriting; work-life balance; culture & values; diversity & inclusion

Nicole S DO

woman physician; woman in a man’s world; optimize health and well being; financial struggle; imposter syndrome; female athlete; life coach; entrepreneur; non medical spouse; at home spouse; mom

Nanette Nuessle MD

burnout; bullying solutions; emotional intelligence training; communication skills; labeled “dysfunctional”; better relationships; trust building; executive coach; corporate training.

Sandra Derghazarian MD

becoming unstuck; dealing with shame; addressing imposter syndrome and/or perfectionism; practicing self-compassion and/or self-forgiveness; finding meaning, self-worth and/or belonging; navigating step-motherhood and/or motherhood; English and French

Dr Veritas MD (Pseudonym)

ever evolving; academic internist; alchemist; spiritualist; occultist; breath master; yogi; teacher; healer; gamer; body builder

Ben Walden JD

state control; stress management; anxiety; burnout; life balance; career satisfaction; motivation; crisis management; leadership development; problem solving; decision making; emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication