JOY
Spending the first three decades of my life constantly looking ahead to what will be better in the future diminished my appreciation for the present. Even as a coach, it can be tempting to think only about something better coming. Whether it’s enjoying life more,...
THEY ALSO LIVED IT
When navigating a transition, it’s helpful to have people around who get it and get you. Most people know having people who genuinely get you and love you is absolutely essential to thrive in life. If you are like I was, you may underestimate the importance of having...
BE THE FIRST
Somebody has to be the first. Over the years, I’ve claimed this concept with varying levels of enthusiasm depending on my baseline mood. Ironically, it’s at the extremes of my spiritual well-being (super at peace or completely over it) when I tend to be most open to...
WHERE YOU ARE OR ELSEWHERE?
One of the biggest hurdles for many early career physicians is knowing when and how to transition out of their first job. Leaving in exasperation or desperation can set a pattern of looking at the wrong characteristics in a job and ending up with a string of bad fits....
SO MUCH I DIDN’T KNOW
We are currently in National Physicians’ Week…at the end of Women’s History Month…and a week removed from the National Residency Match Day. All that attention on physicians and women has me reflecting on what I’ve learned over years of navigating life as a woman...
HOW HIGH IS YOUR CEILING?
Is your floor their ceiling? There is an interesting phenomenon I see among dissatisfied high achievers in traditionally competitive fields who are from underrepresented groups. Oftentimes, there is a disconnect between what you think is reaching your full potential...
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Dr Jattu Senesie is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, certified success coach, physician satisfaction specialist and speaker. She blogs about issues of self care and well-being in an effort to help her fellow altruistic high achievers find satisfaction in their success as early in their careers as possible.