Changes and uncertainty in the NHS can be difficult to deal with: here’s a model on how to take care and strengthen yourself whilst keeping your own goals in mind.
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The ripple effect of setting boundaries
Not only does medicine make many demands of us, but we went into medicine to help people. That often means we find it harder to give permission to ourselves to say no, set limits, or think about what we need to live and work well, or give space to what we want for the bigger picture for ourselves.
Yet the benefits of creating better boundaries are far bigger than preventing burnout or having one less thing to do.
Why did you go into medicine? And why does that question still matter?
What brought you into medicine? Was it a calling or are you just here for the claps on a Thursday?
Reflecting on your reasons for choosing medicine may well rekindle your passion for the job – or help you decide whether it’s finally time to leave.