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We explore how fear hides in perfectionism, avoidance, and imposter syndrome, and show how to turn it into values-based action. A brief breath exercise and practical prompts help you name the fear, reframe it, and choose the next right step.

• fear as information, not instruction
• perfectionism and avoidance in clinical life
• amygdala and the physiology of fear
• identity threats and imposter syndrome
• values mapping to transform fear into action
• a simple breath practice and self-talk
• practical micro-steps for clarity and courage

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Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.


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We rethink surrender as a skill for physicians: not quitting, but aligning with reality to protect energy, clarity, and compassion. We share the serenity prayer, simple pauses, and the “just be” mindset to loosen the grip of control and reduce anxiety.

• redefining surrender as strength, not defeat
• the serenity prayer as a practical lens
• medicine’s culture of control and its costs
• how overplanning fuels anxiety and fatigue
• micro-practices to pause, reflect, and reset
• accepting limits, asking for help, resting without guilt
• moving from comparison to presence and alignment
• stillness as a gift that restores focus
• choosing ease without abandoning effort

Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.


Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!
https://www.theworthyphysician.com/books

Let's connect for speaking opportunities!
https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speaker

Check out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:
https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloads

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We explore how curiosity, play, and presence restore our humanity in medicine and keep clinical work meaningful. A bluegrass afternoon becomes a real-world reset that shows why fun isn’t optional for resilience, empathy, and good care.

• losing curiosity under stress and paperwork
• presence as a clinical skill and reset
• bluegrass day as a model for restorative play
• recharging through family, community and music
• reframing appointments as human meetings
• laughter as medicine for brain and body
• three takeaways: micro-curiosity, scheduled fun, permission to be silly
• a weekly challenge to try one curious question or one fun act

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Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.


Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!
https://www.theworthyphysician.com/books

Let's connect for speaking opportunities!
https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speaker

Check out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:
https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloads

Battle of the Boxes

21 Day Self Focus Journal