TO CHOOSE OR REFUSE?
One of my favorite phrases is “When you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” Having this personal policy allows me to stay open to possibilities. It is tempting to get caught up thinking about what I am going to lose if I take on something new. By recognizing to...
PATHOLOGICALLY ALTRUISTIC
My Facebook bio describes me as a “recovering altruistic overachiever.” In the years since I wrote it, I’ve realized that isn’t an accurate depiction of me. Being a high achieving do-gooder was not my issue. Rather, it was pathological altruism. I love helping people....
COVERTLY CREATIVE
I never thought of myself as creative. I even pushed back against a therapist once who suggested that I was. The examples she gave of my creativity at work were dismissed by me as being inconsequential. It was just part of my job as a physician, and I didn’t consider...
BIG LITTLE LIES
There are Five Essential Strengths I believe are necessary for individuals to exhibit on a regular basis in order to be sustainably successful and satisfied in life. The number one strength is being able to see reality. In my experience, personally and in working with...
SECURE OR STUCK?
Establishing a sense of stability is quintessential grown up stuff. It’s what helps you and others know you are no longer a kid. The challenge is getting there while maintaining a youthful sense of flexibility and courage. How do young professionals successfully...
RESPECT THE PROCESS
When you are overflowing with natural ability, it is easy to ignore the steps that get a desired result. In fact, some folks get annoyed when someone wants to teach them a specific process when their current way gets the outcome they want. Ask any AAU basketball...
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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.