As healthcare professionals, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily responsibilities, often leading to exhaustion, burnout, and a sense of disconnection from what truly matters.
The good news is that this reactive way of living doesn’t have to be your default. You can turn the situation around.
In this episode, which is part 3 of the Intentional Living for Healthcare Professionals series, we dive deep into the next crucial steps in creating an intentional life, which are:
The Importance of Courageous Action: Moving beyond self-awareness and vision, we focus on the necessity of taking concrete steps to make your vision a reality.
Embracing Discomfort: How to face and manage the resistance and uncomfortable emotions that arise when you're creating change in your Life.
Finding Joy in the Process: Tips on how to enjoy the journey, rather than just focusing on the destination, to create a more fulfilling experience.
May this episode remind you that you deserve to experience a fulfilling and meaningful life, and that you are capable of creating this for yourself.
Timestamp
1:00: Why healthcare professionals need to get out of autopilot
2:58: Recap of the previous episode and the first two tools for intentional living
3:57: Taking courageous action toward your goals
6:55: The method I used with my clients to create an action plan
20:22: Embracing the resistance, discomfort, and all the feelings that come up so that you don’t stop yourself from taking action or giving up prematurely
27:15: Enjoying the process and the journey of becoming someone you’re proud of
Previous Episodes Recap:
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and 2 of this series, here are the links and episode recaps:
Part 1, Episode 23: Introduction to Intentional Living - Understanding the need to slow down and live more intentionally to avoid burnout and create a fulfilling life.
Part 2, Episode 24: Building Self-Awareness and Clarifying Your Vision - Cultivating self-awareness with compassion and creating a clear vision of what a meaningful life means to you personally.
Resources Mentioned:
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The Collective Rx Podcast is a wellness and personal development podcast offering healthcare professionals practical tools and strategies to manage stress, build resilience, master their thoughts, and transform their inner critic into a supportive ally. Each episode equips the listeners with tangible action steps to thrive in the demanding field of healthcare.
Hosted by Julie Doan, pharmacist and certified life coach.
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