Author: Dr. Burnout

I believe everyone has heard the proverb, “He can’t see the forest for the trees.” It has been around since before 1546. March up to any forest and count the number of trees you see. Whatever number you come up with will be short the total number of trees in the forest. If it is…

I believe I am a good person. I mean, overall. I endeavor to be honest. I don’t and won’t steal. I detest deceit, subterfuge, and cruelty of any kind. I have given back to my community on many levels by freely giving of my time and resources. Sure, I’m far from perfect. I have made…

You have been there. I know you have. Everyone has. The one clear moment when everything fell into place or came crashing down. A moment where, in an instant, you knew something important happened, something shifted. It was a moment you will remember forever. Perhaps it was when you had a personal epiphany. Or, perhaps…

I was walking on a beach with a close friend recently when out of the blue she made a remark which left an impression on me the moment I heard it. As she picked up a shell lying on the beach she said, “Every shell has a story.” There were all kinds, types and varieties…

I met a colleague once who confided in me there was one point in his life when he had become completely and hopelessly burned out. Not only had he contemplated quitting his career in medicine, he had even contemplated the ultimate bow out – suicide. He wasn’t just burned out over his job, he had…