What is the Hardest Thing for Physicians To Do?
Jun 01, 2024
"I told myself if I didn't make progress in 30 days, doing what I knew to do, I would ask for help. Why is it so hard to ask for help?"
These words were spoken to me today by a patient, a physician, seeking help for weight management.
Here, you know me as a coach; my other hat (one of them at least), is an Obesity Medicine Physician.
About 2 months ago, I posted in my local Facebook Women Physicians group that people could send me patients struggling with weight and metabolic health.
What happened next?
I now see 15 of them as patients, the physicians, and new consults schedule daily.
And the stories all echo the words above...
"I've tried so hard, nothing is working."
"I just find myself struggling with this, over and over again."
"It's embarrassing, but I can't stop myself."
Binge-eating, cravings, food chatter.
Stress, overworking, lack of boundaries, always putting others first (at work and at home).
Not enough rest/sleep, play, exercise, sunshine.
My friends, you are not alone.
The culture of medicine has fostered this in us;
- A struggle to take care of our own bodies ("no time to pee, patients waiting")
- Fear of asking for help ("what will my colleagues think?")
- Always putting others first ("I just don't ever have time")
All of this can change. All of it.
But what's most important right now, is YOU getting what YOU need. Whether you need help to do this work or not, please decide, here and now, that you deserve more. You deserve better.
The more you believe it, the easier it will be to get the help, to find the path, to navigate the growth (saying "no" take practice!).
Decide NOW, that you deserve more. And then go get what you need to make it happen.
Hi There!
I'm Megan. I'm a Physician and a Life Coach and a Mom. I created this blog to help other Physicians and Physician-Moms learn more about why they feel exhausted, burned-out and overwhelmed, and how to start to make changes. I hope that you enjoy what you read, and that it helps you along your journey. And hey, if you want to talk about coaching with me, I'm here for that too! I offer a free 1:1 call to see if we are a good fit. Click the button below to register today.
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