Top 5 reasons why doctors lack self-confidence. And how to fix it.

In the podcast below I interview a dear friend and therapist, Sydney Ashland, who shares the top 10 fears that hold doctors back. What prevents us from being the doctors we always imagined? We enter medicine as inspired, intelligent and compassionate humanitarians. Soon, we’re cynical and exhausted. How did all these totally amazing and high-functioning people get screwed up so fast? Attention, medical students and doctors: It’s not your fault. Here’s why you are suffering and what you can do about it. With decades of experience helping people break trauma bonds, overcome destructive thinking patterns and transcend their personal goals, Sydney Ashland now helps physicians boost self-confidence and break free of fear-driven medicine. Here’s a brief summary of her best advice for physicians (and all health professionals). Low self-confidence, financial concern, PTSD/guild, family responsibilities, anxiety, health, addiction, isolation, lack of direction and abuse cycles are all fears that hold doctors back. So how do we overcome our fears as physicians? How do we build our self-confidence? Top 5 warning signs you lack self-confidence (and how to get it back): Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Physician Primary care Source Type: blogs