Stress-Less Physician

In this episode of the Stress-Less Physician podcast, Dr. Sara Dill shares her insights on the concept of "hitting the pause button" in life. She reflects on the importance of taking breaks, reevaluating commitments, and allowing oneself the space to reconsider and reinvigorate existing circumstances. Dr. Dill encourages her listeners, especially busy physicians, to prioritize getting good quality and duration of sleep, emphasizing its positive impact on overall well-being.Throughout the episode, Dr. Dill candidly discusses her personal experiences with sleep patterns and the benefits of getting adequate rest. She delves into the idea of hitting the pause button, reflecting on moments in conversations or situations where taking a mental break can be beneficial. She encourages listeners to consider the value of giving themselves permission to pause, redecide, and recommit to aspects of their lives that may need reinvigoration. Dr. Dill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and creativity in one's medical career, especially as routines and experiences become more familiar.Towards the end of the episode, Dr. Dill reveals that she is pressing pause on the podcast for a month to take a well-deserved break and invites listeners to think about areas in their own lives where they might want to hit the pause button for a change in perspective.So, if you're a busy physician navigating the challenges of work-life balance, this episode offers valuable insights on the significance of pausing, reevaluating, and recharging.I just want to encourage you to think about, is there anything in your life that you would love to hit the pause button and come back in a new, refreshed, creative, inspired way? If so, I encourage you to consider how you can do that.Key TakeawaysImportance of Sleep: Effects of quality sleep on daily functioningHitting the Pause Button: Encouragement to consider giving oneself permission to pauseRewrite Routines and Habits for Reinvention: Importance of redeciding, recommitting, and reinvigorating existing circumstancesReinvigoration and Reimagination in Medicine: Exploring the need to stay connected, invigorated, and engaged in the medical careerTemporary Pause of the Podcast: Announcing the temporary pause of the podcast for a vacation periodEncouragement for Listeners: Prompting reflection on areas where a pause may be beneficial for a refreshed, creative, and inspired returnConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebook

In this episode of the Stress-less Physician podcast, Dr. Sara Dill dives deep into the concept of negative visualization as a tool for cultivating gratitude and appreciation in our lives. She draws on the principles of stoicism to explore the idea that everything we have is essentially borrowed, emphasizing the temporary nature of our possessions, relationships, and even our own lives. Dr. Dill encourages intentional reflection on potential losses in order to savor and appreciate the present.The episode begins with Dr. Dill sharing her musings on stoic writings and the concept of habituation, where we quickly become accustomed to positive experiences and start focusing on what's wrong. She emphasizes the importance of intentionally reflecting on the temporary nature of everything in our lives. Dr. Dill provides personal examples to illustrate how negative visualization can shift our perspective, bringing a deeper sense of appreciation and gratitude to our daily experiences.The episode delves into the paradox of not clinging too tightly to what we have while fully appreciating and savoring it. Dr. Dill emphasizes that this intentional practice is not about dwelling on potential losses, but rather about cultivating gratitude and preparing ourselves for the future in a positive way."What if you started reflecting on the fact that in some ways, everything you have is borrowed, the glass is already broken, that thinking about the potential loss of everything that we value in our life can in some way help us now feel more appreciation, more gratitude, and maybe more fully inhabit our lives."Key TakeawaysIntroduction to Stoicism and It's Relevance to Modern LifeThe Brain's Pattern of Habituating Postive Experiences: Negative visualization as a way to foster gratitude and appreciation in the present momentThe Concept of Everything Being Borrowed: Impermanence of possessions, relationships, health, and life itself, emphasizing the need to appreciate and savor them while they last.Intentional Cultivation of Appreciation and Gratitude: Discusses the balance of not clinging too tightly to life's aspects while valuing and appreciating themConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In this episode, Dr. Sara Dill delves into the topic of how to handle being triggered by situations or people. She starts off by sharing her own experience of feeling triggered. Dr. Dill explains that being triggered involves having a negative emotional reaction to a situation, but she emphasizes that it's essential to differentiate between everyday triggers and deeper trauma triggers. She encourages listeners to recognize their triggers and warns against acting on impulse in such situations.The key takeaway from the episode is the importance of self-regulation and not reacting when triggered. Dr. Dill provides practical strategies, such as deep breathing, pausing, and engaging the senses to ground oneself in the present moment. She highlights the value of taking deliberate steps to downshift emotional and physiological responses before deciding on the best course of action. Dr. Dill shares personal experiences of excusing herself from a situation to regain composure, emphasizing the effectiveness of intentional state-shifting.Listeners are encouraged to grasp the concept of triggers, practice self-regulation, and understand the importance of pausing before reacting to trigger situations. Dr. Dill's insights offer practical tools for handling emotions and promoting a sense of calmness during challenging moments."One of the things I did when I first started coach training was spend about two months just pausing during the day and identifying what I was feeling, which required me to actually check in with my body and with my emotional state and then label it."Key TakeawaysUnderstanding Triggers: What it means to be triggered, and looking at common triggers in everyday lifeRecognizing When You're Triggered: Recognizing the emotional and physiological response to being triggeredResponding to Triggers: Self-regulation and techniques for down-regulating the stress responseShifting Your State: Commitment to pausing and shifting out of heightened emotional statesThe Aftermath of Triggers: Reactions may not always require a responseConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In this episode of the Stress-Less Physician podcast with Dr. Sara Dill, the focus is on practical ways to reduce stress through mindful breathing techniques. Dr. Dill discusses how using conscious and intentional breath can reprogram one's response to stressful emotions.The host shares her top three breathing techniques for stress relief and she emphasizes the immediate and tangible benefits of these breathing techniques, including reduced tension, increased concentration, and a shift to a calmer, more grounded state. She delves into the science behind these techniques, highlighting the physiological impact of nasal breathing and the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.Dr. Dill urges her listeners to try out these techniques and discover what works best for them. Tune in to discover how you can harness the power of your breath to reduce stress and improve well-being."This is a way where we can actually use our breath in an intentional, conscious way to control our neurophysiology in a way that serves us."Key TakeawaysIntroduction to Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief: Emphasizing the practicality and quick impact of the techniquesTop Three Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief: Flower and Candle, Box Breathing, Four-Seven-Eight BreathingThe Science Behind Breathing Techniques: Impacts on the nervous system, cardiovascular health, and heart rate variabilityAdditional Physical Benefits of Nasal Breathing: The effects on stress reduction, oral hygiene, and cortisol levelsConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In this episode of the Stress-Less Physician podcast, Dr. Sara Dill talks about the importance of controlling what you can and letting go of the rest. She shares her recent experience at a conference in Maui, where she learned valuable lessons about not clinging to being right all the time and being open to new information.Dr. Dill delves into the concept of control, emphasizing that while we often strive to control external factors, our true power lies in our internal responses and decisions. She uses examples from her own experiences to illustrate the benefits of focusing on what we can control, while accepting and letting go of the things beyond our influence.The episode strikes a balance between personal storytelling and insightful analysis, as Dr. Dill provides relatable anecdotes to drive home her message. She also shares her own journey of continuously working on this practice, acknowledging that it's an ongoing process for her as well.So, if you're ready to explore the liberating art of relinquishing control and focusing on what truly matters, tune in to this insightful episode and take a step toward a more stress-free, empowered mindset."And the reason I think that really getting honest with controlling what you can, and letting the rest go is that it's very stressful. And it causes a lot of our negative emotions when we're trying to control the uncontrollable, which may be other people, this may include our children, this may include our patients.""Overnight olfactory enrichment using an odorant diffuser improves memory and modifies the uncinate fasciculus in older adults" in Frontiers in Neuroscience.Key TakeawaysThe idea of arguing less and not needing to be right all the time: The concept of control and responsibility, predominantly in a medical contextThe importance of understanding what can and cannot be controlled: The potential benefits of letting go and focusing on what can be controlledHighlighting the shift in perspective when letting go of control: Applications for daily life and in the bigger momentsCoping Strategies and Self-Reflection: Personal examples of trying to exert control and the resulting emotionsSelf-assessment and self-awareness as key components of managing emotions: Advocating for oneself while letting go of uncontrollable circumstancesConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Just like you don't have to attend every party you're invited to, you don't have to attend every argument you're invited to. Wow. What a useful alternative perspective to conflict engagement. Ever since I first heard this concept, I've been trying to apply it to my life. In doing so, I've found that this truth is both liberating and life-shaking, but it's not always easy. That's why in this episode, I wanted to share some of my experiences and thoughts around how to argue less. I hope my suggestions help bring more peace into your life and relationships.“I find that the less tightly that I hold on to my need to be right, my desire to try to control other people… the less I really care about arguing with people.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnIt takes two to argueOffense, defense or neutralCheck in with your reasons3 ways to decline to argueContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What would love do?How to Increase Your Mental and Emotional AgilityThe Power of ConstraintWhat You Can Control (And What You Can't)Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Want to explore the work we can do together? I offer FREE consult calls. Make an appointment at saradill.com/schedule. Thoughts, ideas, questions? Don't hesitate to email me at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I really do personally read and respond to communications.Want to dig deeper into improving your life and work? May I recommend this book? The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by me, Dr. Sara Dill, MD.saradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

When packing for a trip, it's helpful to lay out everything you need and anything else you might want–and then edit from there. I've found that, in many useful ways, self-coaching is very similar.The biggest benefit of removing things you don't actually need when packing is that you travel light. And, in life, whether physically or mentally and emotionally, traveling light can be a lot easier. Let's talk about it.“A lot of our thoughts don't need to continue to travel with us.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnPiles of thoughtPulling things apartTraveling lightGaslighting ourselves?Contact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Why Self Worth Cannot Be MeasuredThe Power of “Maybe” and How to Use it to Reduce Any StressUnwritten Rules That Keep Us StuckLessons Learned from Byron KatieConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Compare and despair is the tendency to constantly compare ourselves to others, but not in a positive way. We feel that we're not measuring up in some way to others and we despair over our perceived failures.In our current society, the status or accomplishments of others is readily accessible. And I would say that this almost non-stop barrage of information can be unhealthy because it can lead to almost non-stop feelings of inadequacy. But there are ways we can stop the compare and despair cycle, starting first with consciously disengaging from it, and eventually, subconsciously disengaging as well. Let's talk about it.“Without comparison, what's not perfect?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll Learn4 effects of the compare and despair mindsetWhat disappears without comparisonSuggestions to stop compare and despairContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Why how you speak about yourself and to yourself mattersAre you Upper Limiting Yourself?Imposter Syndrome ThinkingConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Making resolutions for the new year is extremely popular but I'm no longer a fan. Why? Because often they have to do with telling yourself that something is wrong with you and you need to change. This can be both intimidating and discouraging. Setting goals, on the other hand, are a different way of framing changes. They have a more attainable and encouraging feel. This is why I prefer goals over resolutions.The other beautiful thing about goals is they don't have to be huge. Resolutions can feel like they need to be bigger, more impactful and weighty in some way. Goals don't have to be. They can be small changes, small adjustments. I like the idea of focusing on the three that are most important while still allowing myself the freedom to add others or subtract one. So let's start this new year talking about your top three goals.“Often when we have too many goals, or too many projects–too many ways that we are splitting our attention–it makes it much harder to actually focus and achieve whatever it is we are wanting to achieve.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnSteps to achieving your top three goalsHow to choose your goalsTangible and Intangible goalsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Goal Setting for a More Amazing LifeWhat Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?Decisions ahead of timeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

When we take being wrong to an unjust personal level, we label ourselves as having something wrong with us. This is as opposed to simply making a mistake and admitting to it. It goes deeper. But what exactly does it mean to stop making yourself wrong? I certainly do not mean to imply that we should present ourselves as perfect and incapable of making mistakes. And I certainly do not I advocate for passing blame or avoiding responsibility. However, I do advocate for being kinder to ourselves, and for adopting a mentality of placing being wrong in the correct context. Let's talk about it.“I can get something wrong without making myself–my person, my personality, my worth, all that sort of self-identity–wrong.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnWhat it meansThe effect it hasWhy to stop making yourself wrongYou're already worthyContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How To Make DecisionsHow to Drop Your ManualChoose AgainHow To Have Your Own BackHow to Forgive YourselfConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Seeing the good, even in the bad, allows us to enjoy our life more. It gives us more control and helps us not overlook hidden opportunities. It allows us to move through unpleasant things more quickly and easily.As someone who strongly believes in this, I wanted to encourage you once more this Christmas. Things have definitely been hard and things happen, but we can intentionally reframe situations in a way that serves us. We can find the gift in all circumstances.“The more you can start to drop the resistance and find, or even be open to the possibility that everything can be a gift or an opportunity in some way, it's easier to move beyond something.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnPower of dropping resistanceHow to find the giftTurn aroundsPersonally gratefulContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftHow to Start Your Day with Gratitude and IntentionGive Yourself the Gift of CoachingConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

As a person in any helping profession, or even in our personal lives with loved ones, we want to be of service. It's in our nature. But because it's in our nature, it can also be difficult to draw boundaries. It can become too much.We are accustomed to the cultural concept of noble self-sacrifice, especially in medicine. Yet I have questioned if this is truly necessary. Just because something has been one way doesn't mean it must remain that way. Of course, there are things that need to be set aside for a time period, particularly when you're in training, but does that have to continue? Or can we foster success and service without sacrifice? Let's talk about it.“It's not sustainable to show up day after day… and have everything be at your own expense. You can't continue to be of service without getting resentful, without getting exhausted, without burning out.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnNot at your expenseGive your brain a puzzleExceed without sacrificeSustainable success and serviceContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?How To Know If You Are A Good Doctor?How To Say NoConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

As a person in any helping profession, or even in our personal lives with loved ones, we want to be of service. It's in our nature. But because it's in our nature, it can also be difficult to draw boundaries. It can become too much.We are accustomed to the cultural concept of noble self-sacrifice, especially in medicine. Yet I have questioned if this is truly necessary. Just because something has been one way doesn't mean it must remain that way. Of course, there are things that need to be set aside for a time period, particularly when you're in training, but does that have to continue? Or can we foster success and service without sacrifice? Let's talk about it.“It's not sustainable to show up day after day… and have everything be at your own expense. You can't continue to be of service without getting resentful, without getting exhausted, without burning out.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnNot at your expenseGive your brain a puzzleExceed without sacrificeSustainable success and serviceContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?How To Know If You Are A Good Doctor?How To Say NoConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Whether you love or dread the holidays, they affect us all. Some people take them in stride while others have their stress skyrocket. But what are some of the secrets of those who don't get stressed during the holidays?Over the years, I've learned how to coach myself through many things, the holidays being one of them. So I thought it might be helpful to share some of my techniques, and together we can destress and enjoy the holidays more.“Life is just a series of events and days, so why not enjoy them?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnSix Ways to Enjoy the Holidays MoreChange your identityPinpoint your thoughtsYou don't have toGive yourself permissionPlan your enjoymentMake the decisionContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Pay Attention to the Good ThingsGive Yourself PermissionDecisions ahead of timeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

The concept of Earth School is that the entirety of our lives and what is happening around us might be a lesson. What if everything we experience is supposed to be so we can learn and grow? There are other versions of Earth School that also incorporate more spirituality, if you are interested in those as well. For me, it's less about spirituality as it is about a useful concept, one I can apply at almost any time and to any situation. Let's talk about what Earth School is and how to use this concept.“This concept of Earth School–right–that everything I'm experiencing, everything in my life, is part of the curriculum of my life, helps me drop my resistance to it.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnWhen learning was funWhat if all is learningLessens resistanceChanging the curriculumAppreciating Earth SchoolContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftLessons Learned from Byron KatieHow to Increase Your Mental and Emotional AgilityConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Giving thanks with intention first thing in the morning can help set your mood for the entire day. This doesn't necessarily completely erase other emotions and sensations, especially as our day progresses, but it is certainly helpful.Simply focusing a few moments on what we appreciate can also help create space for all we're thinking and feeling, positive or negative. There is great value in this, so let's talk about how to start your day with gratitude and intention.“Is there a way that you want to experience the day? Is there a way you want to practice showing up? Is there an emotion you want to feel?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnFull human experienceAwake and awareOne minuteBetter daysContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Pay Attention to the Good ThingsThe How To Not Use Gratitude (or any emotion) Against YourselfGifts of GratitudeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Giving yourself permission is really open-ended. There are a lot of things you can give yourself permission to do or not do. And, perhaps most significantly, you don't need to earn that right.Growing up, we are typically taught that we need to earn permissions. Even into adulthood, we're conditioned in many areas to ask permission from someone else in authority. But what if there are areas in your life where you don't need permission? What if, in reality, you already have all the authority you need? Let's talk about that.“I actually think that giving yourself permission, and prioritizing yourself helps you be a better version of you and actually sets other people free to prioritize themselves, to give themselves permission.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnPermission conditionedAt no one's expenseDoesn't lead to anarchyWhat ifDoesn't have to be seriousContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What would love do?What Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?My #1 Coaching Tool (Warmer vs Colder)Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In living this life, we encounter a lot of things which are, frankly, not great. All around us and throughout the world there is a lot going on that is pretty discouraging. So how do we navigate such a world? One helpful thing can be to intentionally pay attention to the good things.But with so many voices and so much noise, how do we focus on the good things? How do we let more of those influences in? How do we recognize more good? Let's talk about it.“Our brain can't differentiate a lot of the time between things we read about that are happening in other places, or things that happened to other people, and what's happening to us. It generates a big stress response.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnWhy it's hard to tear awayPaying attention to the goodMore right with youIncrease what you noticeEncourage the goodContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How to Increase Your Mental and Emotional AgilityWhen It's Just One Thing After AnotherCreating Ease (AKA How to feel less stressed out)Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

The question: “What would love do?” can be very powerful and revealing. And not necessarily for only what we automatically think about. When posed such a question, our minds tend to think about what love would do for others. But I want to look at it from a different vantage point.In this episode, I explore the question “What would love do?”... for you? When faced with this question and pondering your response, I want to consider the answer from the other side. It's a beautiful thing that we think of others first but there is also beauty in thinking about the answer in regards to yourself.“[In] bringing love to the table, it has to be love for you and love for others.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnA beautiful questionWidening answersScarcity point of viewJust holding spaceSharing painful thingsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Why Self Worth Cannot Be MeasuredWhat Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?Why how you speak about yourself and to yourself mattersConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Acceptance and processing of painful and unwelcome emotions is a skill we can learn. But it's not an easy one. We naturally avoid pain, unpleasant emotions and uncomfortable interactions.For this episode, I wanted to share a tool for easier acceptance and processing of the things we normally avoid. After all, we can't completely block negative or unwanted emotions and thoughts, so why not learn to handle them better? Let's talk about it.“When that struggle switch is switched on, and it's turned up high… it's going to amplify all of those emotions, the ones you don't like.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnTools to accept rather than resistA dial in our headDial high or dial offHow to dial downContact Info and Recommended ResourcesACT Made Simple and other Resources and Books by Russ HarrisPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Lessons Learned from Martha BeckClean Pain vs Dirty PainTaming AnxietyConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Productivity and measurable accomplishments are all too often how we're defined and valued in our society. But that isn't an accurate picture of someone's worth. What we do isn't all of who we are.In this episode, I want to explore this topic because we so often conflate our value and worthiness with what we do. But the reality is, we are infinitely valuable and self-worth cannot be measured. “When or if your self-esteem is dependent on external things, you can't control it. You're outsourcing one of the most important things to other people, to the world, to events unfolding… so many things we don't control.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnMeasuring your self-worthThe world doesn't careMeasuring internallyNo real metricContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Why how you speak about yourself and to yourself mattersGive Yourself the Gift of CoachingHow To Have Your Own BackConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Our brains are wired to think almost nonstop. It can be very difficult to slow that down but having some tools and techniques can be extremely helpful. It can keep us from being jerked around by our thoughts.To explore this topic further and to, hopefully, give you some ideas for creating space from your thoughts, I wanted to talk about this. In this episode, I offer several ideas for ways to know what you're thinking, when you're thinking it.“Our thoughts are really just the natural manifestation of our cognition, of our awareness, of our human mind.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll Learn Thinking is naturalKnowing when to disengageLooking at, rather than fromTechniques for creating spaceForms of thoughtsDefault phrasesThanking your brainObserver and questioner roleContact Info and Recommended ResourcesTen Percent Happier app and websitePodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:The Power of “Maybe” and How to Use it to Reduce Any StressLessons Learned from Eckhart TolleThe Importance of Thinking TimeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Plants naturally thrive and grow when given the right conditions. Likewise, we need to identify our personal conditions to naturally grow and thrive, and then work toward giving ourselves those conditions. This can take many forms but the starting point is always identifying them.To help us, I wanted to talk about how to identify your own best conditions to thrive. This will look different for each person but I hope to give you some points and questions to ponder to help answer the question: What conditions do you need to thrive?“In thinking about what nourishes you, what energizes you, how can you include more of those things? And notice what, perhaps, will that naturally decrease or eliminate or delete from your life without you having to really make that happen?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnIdentifying your desired futureIncreasing what energizes youDecreasing what drains youDisbelieving the outdatedLooking both closely and broadlyContact Info and Recommended ResourcesThe Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Ask Your Future Self for AdviceThe Lost Art of Relaxing (and why you need a lazy day)The Importance of Thinking TimeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I'd love to hear from you.saradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. Doing things scared. Not waiting until everything is perfect. Putting yourself out there. No matter how you describe it, challenging yourself to intentionally take some risks and not simply stay safe can be nerve wracking but also invigorating.To be clear, I'm not advocating for physically endangering yourself. Please take care of and protect your physical health. What I'm talking about is emotional and mental risk. Tackling things you thought you could never do. Being courageous can have some extremely empowering and liberating results. Let's talk about it.“Outside of our comfort zone is where the excitement, the innovation, where significant changes can happen, where we can go after our goals, where we can experience things that we want to experience, where we can grow and change.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnOur human defaultExposing yourself to discomfortWhere things happenTaking stock of true dangerA challenge to us allContact Info and Recommended ResourcesThe Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Don't wait until you're readyWhen to Quit vs When to GritMini Thought Experiment (What if Today was Your Last Day?)Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What intentional risks are you taking? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I'd love to hear about what you're doing to move closer to your ideal life.saradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

When we can maintain a more fluid and less rigid approach to life, it goes a long way to reducing stress and turmoil. We can pivot and not end up stuck in certain emotions or thought patterns. This allows us to better manage whatever unexpected thing life throws our way.Because it's such an invaluable skill, I've both practiced and taught thought flexibility for a long time. And over the years, I've found the same concept described in various ways. In this episode, I want to share one more way of viewing it. I've long believed it to be helpful to describe similar skills in different ways because one way might work better, speak deeper, and stick more tightly for you than another. So let's once more examine how to increase your mental and emotional agility.“Mental and emotional agility is the ability to move and change shape when you're in a high wind. When you're under stress. When you are experiencing severe storms.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnA lesson from treesIncreasing the space of our powerMental rigidity vs Mental agilityIntegral to well-being and successFour steps to mental flexibilityExamining thoughts and emotionsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesEmotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David, PhDThe Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:When It's Just One Thing After AnotherHow To Cope When Things Go WrongHow to Identify What Your Dream Practice Looks LikeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. I may be busy but I really do read and respond to all my own emails. Why? Because I look forward to corresponding with my podcast listeners. You can write to ask me questions, recommend something you'd like to hear me talk about or even just say hello. sara@saradill.comsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Most of us are at least somewhat careful regarding how we speak about others. We try not to be overly cruel or to put others down too much. But we're rarely as observant or conscientious of how we speak about ourselves. We don't analyze our self-criticism or our self-talk.But just like how you speak about someone else has an impact, so does how you speak about yourself. As does the manner in which you speak to yourself. And the impact may be more damaging than you realize. Let's talk about why how you speak about yourself and to yourself matters and what we can do to change it.“That little voice in our head is always going to be there… Are you good company to yourself?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnFundamental shaper of who we areExamples of inner dialogueObserving what you sayHow to celebrate all of usSetting the bar for how others treat usWhy the switch is everythingContact Info and Recommended ResourcesMy Book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Ask Your Future Self for AdviceWhy Insight Isn't Enough to Create Lasting ChangeHow to be less judgmental and becoming discerning insteadConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. I may be busy but I really do read and respond to all my own emails. Why? Because I look forward to corresponding with my podcast listeners. You can write to ask me questions, recommend something you'd like to hear me talk about or even just say hello. sara@saradill.comsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Your Dream Practice. Just thinking about it might cause you to sigh with longing. But like planning a dream trip, you must be clear on where you want to go. As I've been planning some trips lately, I've been pondering this parallel.Without knowing where you're headed, working toward a dream practice becomes muddled. It can even become little more than an exercise in frustration and futility. But if you know where you want to go, a world of possibilities opens up. You can figure out the path and the how. And it all starts with first knowing how to identify what your dream practice looks like.“The degree to which you don't know what you truly want is the degree to which you won't ever get it.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnRecognize your focusIt's going to feel uncomfortableKnowing what you don't wantKnowing what you do wantIdentify your beliefs about your futureHow to identify your ideal job (your “too good to be true”)Tuning in and getting clearContact Info and Recommended ResourcesMy Book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Goal Setting for a More Amazing LifeHow To Not Use Gratitude (or any emotion) Against YourselfWhen to Quit vs When to GritAre you Upper Limiting Yourself?How To Know If You Are A Good Doctor?Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.I may be busy but I really do read and respond to all my own emails. Why? Because I look forward to corresponding with my podcast listeners. You can write to ask me questions, recommend something you'd like to hear me talk about or even just say hello. sara@saradill.comsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Can playing a version of a children's game actually help us make decisions? Help us know what path to take? I think so.In this episode, I share my #1 coaching tool: Warmer versus Colder–and how it can help us as adults. It may seem silly but this method taps into our intuition and our natural sense of the correct answer to questions we're asking and decisions we're making. Let's explore how and why.“Warmer feels less stressful. Colder feels stressed.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnA children's gameHow warmer vs colder worksSigns of warmerSigns of colderWhy warmer vs colder worksContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How "I don't know" keeps you stuck“GOOD” Hard versus “BAD” HardA Fresh Start (or how to begin again)Connect with Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor's CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don't hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. Interested in my book? You can order a copy here: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineI may be busy but I really do read and respond to all my own emails. Why? Because I look forward to corresponding with my podcast listeners. You can write to ask me questions, recommend something you'd like to hear me talk about or even just say hello. sara@saradill.comsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Noticing the story of your past and how it's affecting your present can help you recontextualize it. This can lead to healing changes such as removing limiting beliefs, removing some of the sting of the past, and others. All of this can help lead you into a better future.To accomplish this, I want to talk about how to change your past. I truly believe you can change your past… in a way. In the most important way. It's not about changing facts or pretending things didn't happen. And it's not about making up a new past. It's all about redefining how you tell your story, how you view things from your past, and how you allow that to shape your present and your future.“Our past no longer exists in any place except our mind… If you're thinking about your past, you're doing so now, you're doing so in the present moment… The only way your past exists now is in your thought or thoughts about it. Otherwise, it doesn't really affect you.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnRecontextualizing the facts of your lifeSharing with someone who is caringThe only place the past existsMemory is malleableChoosing focus and meaningMaking peace with your pastHow to change your pastContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What do you believe (and when to change it)Give Yourself the Gift of CoachingLessons Learned from Byron KatieRegret MinimizationConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI currently have space for new clients! Schedule a FREE consult call to chat with me about it: saradill.com/schedule. Read and respond to my own emails? Yes, I do. I truly enjoy communicating with listeners to my podcast. Ask me a question, suggest a podcast topic or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

As children, we're often told what to believe and/or feel. We don't have much choice in what we believe. But as adults, that's not true. No one can actually make us believe anything without our consent. This should prompt us to examine how we're processing what we believe.That's why I feel it's important to evaluate what you believe and what influences those beliefs. For example, what from your past might be tainting what you believe now? What thoughts or beliefs are left over from your past? Let's talk about what you believe and when to change it.“It's very difficult to make decisions that go against our core beliefs, how we understand the world, how we understand ourselves. Right? It's like paddling upstream. And so the easier place to start is to identify those beliefs and start to loosen them, start to change them, start to imagine how you would behave if you believed the opposite, if you believed something different.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnBeliefs are choicesPast shame, guilt, worry, hesitationWhat you believeChanging your pastChanging how you speak about yourselfContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Believing New Things - rebroadcastHow to Forgive YourselfChoose AgainConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI currently have space for new clients! Schedule a FREE consult call to chat with me about it: saradill.com/schedule. Read and respond to my own emails? Yes, I do. I truly enjoy communicating with listeners to my podcast. Ask me a question, suggest a podcast topic or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

It's been said that if you wait until you “feel” ready, you'll never act. Of course, this isn't the case for all people or even every situation but sometimes, there are things we want to do, or we even should do, that we may never really feel totally ready for. But do you have to feel completely ready or can you just get started?In this episode, I want to explore this idea. What if you don't wait until you're ready? What if you move or act in spite of the fear or the uncertainty? Might you feel more ready if you try on the new thought that you can start regardless of your feelings? Let's talk about it.“What if you start to believe: I'm ready enough. I don't need to wait until I'm completely ready. Right? I can start now.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnWhat needs to happenPossible to just startKolbe Action ModesQuick StartFact FinderFollow-ThroughImplementerContact Info and Recommended ResourcesKolbe Assessments: kolbe.comPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How "I don't know" keeps you stuckAre you Upper Limiting Yourself?Goal Setting for a More Amazing LifeConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI currently have space for new clients! Schedule a FREE consult call to chat with me about it: saradill.com/schedule. Read and respond to my own emails? Yes, I do. I truly enjoy communicating with listeners to my podcast. Ask me a question, suggest a podcast topic or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Constraint, when placed upon ourselves, can be extremely powerful because it's all about intentionality. It's not about limiting ourselves simply for the sake of discipline. It's about purposefully and thoughtfully removing or subtracting things from our lives to attain a bigger goal.Thus this voluntary form of restraint comes from a place of autonomy and ownership. That's why it's important to both think carefully and make conscious choices in the area of constraint, as well as to ready yourself to follow through. Because your brain will resist, especially at first. So let's talk about the power of constraint and how to wield it positively in our lives.“Practicing voluntary constraint, practicing voluntary limitation of what your options are, and planning that out in advance, can actually give you so much more freedom. Freedom from overwhelm, freedom from decision fatigue, freedom from sort of frittering your time away on things that, in the end, you don't really even care about.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnWhat constraint is and is notHow constraint guides usBenefits of simplificationAreas to considerGet specificMeasure your successContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Decisions ahead of timeAsk Your Future Self for AdviceConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI currently have space for new clients! Schedule a FREE consult call to chat with me about it: saradill.com/schedule. Read and respond to my own emails? Yes, I do. I truly enjoy communicating with listeners to my podcast. Ask me a question, suggest a podcast topic or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Making decisions ahead of time may, on the surface, seem like a constraining habit. Like your freedom to choose in the moment would be stripped away. However, it's been my experience that the opposite is actually true.There is a very real and very prevalent source of overwhelm and stress: Decision fatigue. We literally make hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of decisions every single day. But when I found the relief of utilizing this strategy of making decisions ahead of time – and honoring them – it has helped me alleviate some of my decision fatigue. Of course, there are some decisions that you simply can't, and others you shouldn't, make in advance but there are many you can. Let's talk about how and why to employ this powerful stress reducer.“When we make decisions ahead of time… we're not focused on seeking pleasure or avoiding pain or conserving energy. We aren't reactive… We're intentional.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnDraining mental energyUsing the more complicated part of your brainProactive thinking yields smarter decisionsDecision fatigueNatural rebellion against premade decisionsHow to employ this stress reducing habitWhen to change your mind or notContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How "I don't know" keeps you stuckHow To Make DecisionsTwo Minutes to Procrastinate Less and Accomplish MoreConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI currently have space for new clients! Schedule a FREE consult call to chat with me about it: saradill.com/schedule. Read and respond to my own emails? Yes, I do. I truly enjoy communicating with listeners to my podcast. Ask me a question, suggest a podcast topic or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Have you ever written a letter from your future self? It's pretty common motivational advice to write a letter to your future self, outlining what you want to accomplish, who you're going to be, and so forth. But what if, instead, you wrote a letter from your future self? What would that look like?I've taken on the habit of talking with and thinking about my future self at about 60, or sometimes, 90 years old. And the more I do that, the more I care about myself in the future. I care about me. This prompts me to consider what I'm doing today to create that ideal future for the gracious, caring, tough-love, 90-year-old me. To help you try this unique approach to seeking wisdom, I share my experiences and how, exactly, you ask your future self for advice.“The more I talk with my future self, the more I think about me in the future… the more I care about her… It makes me want to take care of her… I want to have my own back… I want to set myself up in the future to have my goals and dreams come true.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnPositive anticipation of futureTapping into future self wisdomGet to know future youHow to gauge advice authenticityQuestions to ask future youWisdom from the futureContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Regret MinimizationHow To Have Your Own BackConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI currently have space for new clients! Schedule a FREE consult call to chat with me about it: saradill.com/schedule.Read and respond to my own emails? Yes, I do. I truly enjoy communicating with listeners to my podcast. Ask me a question, suggest a podcast topic or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Sometimes life hands us trouble after trouble. One thing goes wrong, then another, then another… and before you know it, you've suffered through a series of difficult times. When that happens, employing some thought work skills, along with gaining insight and perspective, is invaluable.What prompted this podcast was my own experience of just one thing after another going wrong. I wanted so badly to be able to hit pause and make it stop. That, in turn, prompted me to examine why it seems like things happen one right after the other, and how I respond when they do. Let's talk about it.“I sort of like to be happy when I think about one thing happening after another because if I don't like whatever this thing is–the good news is–there's going to be something coming pretty darn soon that I might like a whole lot more.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnLife doesn't stopWhy we noticeThere will always be moreFeel better nowSomething else is comingContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How To Cope When Things Go WrongHow To Get Out of a FunkHow (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftWhat if the Good Ole Days are Now?There's always going to be more to do (and why that's a good thing)Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule.I read my own emails and love hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi. Write to me at sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

In our modern society we have an aversion to the concept of being lazy or idle. We see it as a negative thing. But what if it's not? Of course, I'm not saying we should do nothing all the time. But I am talking about the lost art of relaxing and why you need a lazy day.Allowing myself to have unscheduled time or to take a lazy day is something I'm actually pretty good at. I know that's an odd thing to say but I've embraced the power of a leisure day. However, I've found that most people, even if they know it's healthy to take time off, struggle with it. They cannot lean into the peace of an idle day but rather find themselves feeling guilty or searching for something to do. So I thought I'd share some of my thoughts about the value of relaxation and encourage you to regularly give yourself permission to be lazy.“What if not doing anything is actually one of the most important uses of your time?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnDefining a lazy dayWhy it's not a waste of timePracticing relaxationWhat unscheduled time allowsGive yourself permissionContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:The Importance of Thinking TimeWrite Yourself a Prescription for NatureHow to Make Your Life More Like VacationConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. I read my own emails and love hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi. Write to me at sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Life is an endless series of ups and downs. And, unfortunately, that means that sometimes things just don't go right. Plans get messed up, expectations are dashed, disappointments invade our otherwise happy life.In this episode, I to talk about how to cope with things go wrong. Interestingly, I recorded this for you on the still-hot-heels of a vacation day gone wrong. I invite you to take a journey with me as I rewind and replay my day, and transparently share my thoughts, emotions, and the techniques I employed to help bring myself back down because… well… I was pretty darn angry. Let's go.“Sometimes I'm not ready to move into a better feeling thought. And sometimes there's enough relief in just noticing and knowing that my crappy feelings are coming a hundred percent from my thoughts about the situation, and I know that, and I'm just not ready to change them yet.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnNoticing and labelingSometimes you're just not readyRecognizing true wastes of timeAmplifying only worsens thingsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How To Get Out of a FunkFrustration and How to Reduce ItHow (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. I read my own emails and love hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi. Write to me at sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

The word toxic is a powerful and emotional one. And I believe it's sometimes overused. After all, by the literal definition, people cannot technically be toxic and only specific jobs are. Yet we find this word used frequently and perhaps have used it ourselves.So as we consider the word toxic, I invite you to contemplate with me: Does this word serve me well? Considering that it's a very dramatic word, I've found myself wondering: Is it more harmful than helpful? Let's talk about it.“What toxic people and toxic jobs do is show us where we aren't managing our mind… where we, perhaps, feel like we don't have permission to change our minds… Drama's always a sign that there's work there for you to do.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnLiteral definition of toxicRamping up the dramaWhy we use the word toxicEmbracing changeWorking on your personal responsibility Contact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:When to Quit vs When to GritHow (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftBelieving New Things - rebroadcastThought Work: The Most Important Work You Can Ever DoConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. I read my own emails and love hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi. Write to me at sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

There are some sentences that nearly suck the life out of you. They're deflating. But then, there are sentences that infuse you with life. They're invigorating. Then there are those sentences which can be used to reflect on truths that make us both wiser and less stressed.For this episode, I compiled a long list of sentences I personally have found to be useful. Each one, in some way, brings me back to center or stops me from spinning or the like when I find myself stressed and anxious or even angry. As I share my favorite sentences with you, I hope you'll find several that bring you back into a peaceful mindstate as they do me.“Regret is how we use our past to ruin our present.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll Learn Topics of my favorite sentences, include:TimeClarityCourageWorryFailureAcceptanceFeelingsConflictDiscomfortLoveStressAnswersFreedomThoughtsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:The Power of “Maybe” and How to Use it to Reduce Any StressStop Making Things PersonalWhy Other People's Opinions Are None of Your BusinessRegret MinimizationConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. I read my own emails and love hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi. Write to me at sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Just feeling off or blah happens to us all. On that inevitable off day, perhaps the best gift we can give ourselves is to simply allow the feelings to come and go... Give ourselves room to breathe, to be human, to accept that this, too, is part of the human experience.Sometimes being in a funk just passes on its own. Something happens that changes how we feel or it's blissfully time for bed and sleep makes it better. But because we all have days when we just aren't at 100%, but still have to carry on through the day, I wanted to offer you ways to get out of a funk. I hope one or more of these stick with you and help the next time you face a down day.“This, too, will pass… Normal to have a few bad moments here and there–to feel off–and it's not going to add up to a bad life.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnHave compassionPractice acceptanceCarry onMove your bodyAvoid the 4 CsKeep perspectiveBe gratefulSpend timeCaring connectionSlow downContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Give Yourself the Gift of CoachingThe Power of “Maybe” and How to Use it to Reduce Any StressThe Gifts of GratitudeMini Thought Experiment (What if Today was Your Last Day?)Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. I read my own emails and love hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi. Write to me at sara@saradill.com. Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Decision making is often ultimately between quitting something or sticking with it. Continuing on the path you're on or choosing a new one. But finding the correct path for yourself is not always a clear one. Should you stick with it or cut your losses? Should you persevere or decide enough is enough?As I've pondered this dilemma, I've reflected upon how many things I've quit and how each has been a part of leading me to where I am today. I also have thought a lot about how many small things are a quit vs grit scenario, not just the big things that easily come to mind. This prompted me to want to explore the concept and impact of how to know when to grit (which is encouraged in our society) and when to quit (which is typically frowned upon). Which is the better choice? Which is the healthier choice? Let's talk about it.“The idea of never quitting is actually a terrible idea. And in fact, what we need to do is to quit early and often those things that are unlikely to turn out well for us, that are unlikely to contribute to our happiness and well-being... I think the better advice is to never quit something with great long term potential just because we can't deal with the stress of the moment.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnEven the word synonyms encourage grit over quitWhen to never quitMarkers to know when to quitDesire for certaintyRight timing to quitCalculating expected valueSunk cost fallacyQuitting criteria or kill criteriaContact Info and Recommended ResourcesBooks:Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie DukeThe Dip: The Little Book That Teaches You When To Quit (And When to Stick) by Seth GodinPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Mini Thought Experiment (What if Today was Your Last Day?)The Third Path or How to Grow from adversityConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Questions we ask that lead us to solutions and positivity are extremely helpful and useful. But we sometimes tend to ask ourselves dead end questions. These are the ones that lead us in a downward spiral and cause us to only find support for the negative. This is why it's so important to really think about how you phrase questions to yourself and others. It can completely change the outcome.As I have worked and coached myself and others to ask more positive questions, I've found there is tremendous power in them. The right questions can make all the difference. So in the spirit of asking myself questions that are upward moving and cause me to think creatively, I'm asking myself–and invite you to ask yourself–What if today was your last day?“If today was the last day of my life, how would I show up differently to everything I'm already planning on doing?... So far it's really made the small, normal routine events of my day to day more meaningful, more poignant, more powerful… It's created a lot more of a sense of gratitude and abundance.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnQuitting versus grittingQuestions we want to ask ourselves‘If this was your last day…'Different than making changesPaying attention on purposeThe power of the right questionContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Life is Short and Why This MattersRegret MinimizationWhat if the Good Ole Days are Now?Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

If asked, I think nearly everyone would love to have their everyday life feel more like vacation. But the question is: How? What, exactly, is the difference between regular life and vacation life?I believe much of the difference lies in how you and I view things and approach all we need to accomplish. And because so much of it revolves around how we think and feel, I believe we can, with a small amount of thought-shift and some minor behavior modifications, learn how to make life more like vacation. Let's talk about it. “I especially like to feel connected with whoever else I might be on vacation with… not distracted, not sort of with a wandering mind. I wanna feel present.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnFeel of vacation lifePursuit of specific feelings9 ways to make everyday feel more like vacationContact Info and Recommended ResourcesSmall Group Coaching Program: Started Monday, May 8, 2023 but it's not too late to join. There are still a few open slots. The program lasts 3 months, with 2 sessions per month, plus you receive unlimited written or email coaching in between sessions.Don't delay in signing up: there is a maximum of 10 physicians in the group. I keep it very small to be more intimate and so everyone can get coached every week if they want to. Sessions are not recorded (for more privacy). Also, my Small Group Coaching Program has 6 CME AMA PRA Category 1 credits, which may make it easier to budget for or get reimbursed. For more information and to register: saradill.com/coaching.Podcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Write Yourself a Prescription for NatureCreating Ease (AKA How to feel less stressed out)Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

When we talk about “three little words”, we typically think of “I love you”... which are wonderful words. But there are three other little words that have been described as having the power to steal your life: I don't know. In considering these three little words, I've thought a lot about how “I don't know” keeps you stuck. And I wanted to offer some thoughts I've had around these words of indecision: why we say (or think) them and how we can maybe say them a little less or use them differently. I hope reframing these words brings you freedom and helps ease some stress for you, as it has for me.“The ‘I don't know' that will keep you stuck, the ‘I don't know' that will steal your life, the ‘I don't know' that you can lose months, weeks, years to–right–is the one that is really coming from fear.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnWhen we use “I don't know”Fine reasonsProblem reasonsThe “I don't know” that keeps you stuckHow to work with “I don't know”Take a little actionContact Info and Recommended ResourcesSmall Group Coaching Program: Starts Monday, May 8, 2023. The program lasts 3 months, with 2 sessions per month, plus you receive unlimited written or email coaching in between sessions.Don't delay in signing up: there is a maximum of 10 physicians in the group. I keep it very small to be more intimate and so everyone can get coached every week if they want to. Sessions are not recorded (for more privacy). Also, my Small Group Coaching Program has 6 CME AMA PRA Category 1 credits, which may make it easier to budget for or get reimbursed. For more information and to register: saradill.com/coaching.Podcast Episodes that pair well with this one:The Importance of Thinking TimeThe Power of “Maybe” and How to Use it to Reduce Any StressTwo Minutes to Procrastinate Less and Accomplish MoreConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebook

Regardless of the type of coaching you receive, whether one-on-one, self-coaching, reading books… I believe everyone deserves coaching. And I truly believe you should give yourself the gift of coaching, if you're not currently doing so.In thinking about the gift of coaching, I have been reflecting on what coaching has meant to me and why I do what I do. I love helping others and have received much needed help myself from others. I want people to realize that things don't need to be completely awful or falling apart for coaching to be valuable, although it is extremely valuable, even sustaining, during those times. Let's talk about it.“[When] our current situation is so bad and we are so unhappy that… that pain and suffering that we're experiencing… outweighs our fear of change, and the unknown, and we're suddenly willing to make a change… [That is] what I would love to help more people with… [because] it no longer has to get that bad.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll Learn When coaching helpsStepping into fearStuck in “I don't know”Coaching helps… Stop recreating unwanted resultsRedefine thingsImprove decision makingReduce stressMuch moreContact Info and Recommended ResourcesSmall Group Coaching Program: Starts Monday, May 8, 2023. The program lasts 3 months, with 2 sessions per month, plus you receive unlimited written or email coaching in between sessions.Don't delay in signing up: there is a maximum of 10 physicians in the group. I keep it very small to be more intimate and so everyone can get coached every week if they want to. Sessions are not recorded (for more privacy). Also, my Small Group Coaching Program has 6 CME AMA PRA Category 1 credits, which may make it easier to budget for or get reimbursed. For more information and to register: saradill.com/coaching.Podcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How To Beat BurnoutThe Third Path or How to Grow from adversityDoctor BrainConnect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebook

Frustration. That irritation that arises from the inability to change or achieve something. We all experience this strong emotion in our lives. Countless circumstances or people can trigger it–even on a daily basis. But perhaps the biggest issue with frustration lies not in the existence of it but in what it does to us internally.In this episode, I dive into the messy realm of frustration. When faced with frustrations, we may feel stressed, powerless, helpless or even like a victim. This is simply because we cannot always control situations, and we certainly cannot control the actions of others. We can only influence them. This is why I believe it's extremely empowering to redirect our energy to what we can control: our thoughts as we process frustrations. And, in doing so, we can reduce it.“Feeling frustrated does not help us to be more efficient, to get things done, to make changes, or to stress less... It doesn't let us see where we do have control or autonomy or the ability to affect change… We feel helpless, and maybe at someone else's mercy, or the victim of circumstances.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnWhy we're frequently frustratedKey feature of burnoutHow frustration can rob usNormal interpretations and reactions5 ways to reduce frustrationContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Break the Unpaid Cycle of Charting at HomeImprove Your Relationships by minding your own businessWhat You Can Control (And What You Can't)New Group Coaching Session: coming soon! Stand by for details.Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Having time in your day to simply think can seem impossible. There is so much to do, especially as a busy physician. Or it may seem like an unnecessary or wasteful way to spend time. However, I would submit to you that it's not. It's actually extremely productive. Having time to process, to mull things over, is healthy and indispensable.Neuroscience suggests that a wandering mind is an unhappy mind when not focused on a task. But this is different than that. When you give yourself time and room to work things out in your mind, your brain receives much needed space. Space that can create solutions, bring clarity, and even offer opportunities. Let's talk about it.“Leaders often have a lot of time that is not spent in tasks or meetings. You need to have time to have a vision, create a vision, get creative. We need to be the CEO of our own lives.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnProductive doesn't have to mean busyWandering mind timeBlocking out timeLetting your mind unfoldNot relaxing time, reflecting timeContact Info and Recommended ResourcesBook:Think Again by Adam GrantPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:The Third Path or How to Grow from adversityHow To Feel BetterThought Work: The Most Important Work You Can Ever DoNew Group Coaching Session: coming soon! Stand by for details.Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Ever have one of those “aha” moments–one you thought would alter your life forever–only to have the initial thrill of discovery fade away? This is not only common but normal. A book, a conference, a session, a podcast… all can offer amazing insights. But just gaining awareness of a truth doesn't automatically mean change in your life.In this episode, I address the issue of why insight isn't enough to create lasting change. Why that moment of revelation is only an impetus, not instant results. Action, coupled with awareness is necessary to cement insight into change. Action is how we reform our thinking, our behavior, our emotional reactions, and so on. “This really has everything to do with the difference between insight and action. Right? So insight feels great. It feels like enough. It can be intense, or it can be exciting, or insight can be revelatory… but until I actually start to put a new way of living it out into action, I'm not actually going to see the results of that insight.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnIntensity and excitement of insightInsight needs actionNecessity of awarenessRewiring our brainsChanging your habitsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:The Third Path or How to Grow from adversityHow To Feel BetterThought Work: The Most Important Work You Can Ever DoNew Group Coaching Session: coming soon! Stand by for details.Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

There is an uncomfortable type of personal growth known as adversarial growth or post-traumatic growth. While not the way one would choose to grow, it offers opportunity that can be extremely useful and formative. This opportunity can be viewed as three paths, three ways of responding to negative or painful circumstances. One path will take you only in circles, and the second deeper into negativity and despair, but the third leads to resilience and wisdom.In this episode, I want to explore the idea of this third path or this “falling up”, as it has also been termed. But how do you find it? What are its characteristics? Let's talk about how we can find and then take the third path and grow from adversity.“We live in a world where things happen… adversarial events, crises, all sorts of challenging things happen… it's sort of the nature of life... [But] if you are in a positive sort of mental state, if you feel energized, optimistic, happy, and you're thriving, you're way more likely to be able to create the changes you want to.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll LearnDefining adversarial growthCharacteristics of the first pathCharacteristics of the second pathCharacteristics of the third pathFinding the third pathCrisis as opportunityCounterfactsPositive narrativeContact Info and Recommended ResourcesBook: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn AchorPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftA Fresh Start (or how to begin again)Believing New ThingsNew Group Coaching Session: coming soon! Stand by for details.Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI'd love to work with you! Sign up for a FREE consult call so we can chat. Schedule on my calendar at: saradill.com/schedule. Thinking of dropping me a line? Please do! I read all my own emails and truly enjoy hearing from listeners. You can ask me a question, suggest a topic for the podcast, or just say hi: sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

“Maybe” is not a wimpy word. It's actually quite powerful. But we tend to think it seems uncertain, as though someone is hedging, or being non-committal. However, I actually love the word maybe. It's one of my favorites. I think “maybe” is a viable way to handle situations which are uncomfortable in the moment. It offers the opportunity to shift how you're thinking or feeling in any circumstance, while affording you a bit of breathing room to process. So let's talk about using the power of maybe to reduce stress.“Maybe is a powerful word… it takes us a little bit out of that certainty… the need to be 100% right, meaning the other person is 100% wrong.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll Learn The confirmation biasMaybe as a wiggle wordAssuming the other person is at least 10% rightDe-escalation to reduce stressA “maybe” parableContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Believing New ThingsClean Pain vs Dirty Pain New Group Coaching Session: coming soon! Stand by for details.Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI offer FREE consultations. Get scheduled on my calendar: saradill.com/schedule. I look forward to talking to you.I read all my own emails and would love to hear from you. Feel free to ask me questions or make topic suggestions for the podcast. Email me at sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram

Being able to transform any crisis into a gift is a superskill. The more you develop it, the greater and further reaching the benefits. It may seem strange but it affords us the ability to respond, rather than react. We can learn to not argue with reality. Accepting reality is a path to freedom.This is not to say that we simply accept everything that happens but we no longer expend emotional energy denying what has already occurred. The use of transformation reallocates our energy to work toward change instead of ruminating on the past. Let's talk about this powerful mindset shift.“I would offer that accepting reality is a path to freedom… [And] what if, in every crisis, there are multiple gifts and opportunities that can be found or can be created?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You'll Learn Not arguing with realityYou have more than one choiceThe gift of not doingWhat accepting doesn't meanAction of converting crisisWhat's the alternativeContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Creating Ease (AKA How to feel less stressed out)How to Have More FunNew Group Coaching Session: coming soon! Stand by for details.Connect with Sara Dill, MD, The Doctor's CoachI offer FREE consultations. Get scheduled on my calendar: saradill.com/schedule. I look forward to talking to you.I read all my own emails and would love to hear from you. Feel free to ask me questions or make topic suggestions for the podcast. Email me at sara@saradill.com.Website: saradill.comWork with me: saradill.com/coachingMy book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting MedicineFacebookInstagram