Why do so many women physicians feel like they don’t belong in the field?
Women physicians are leaving medicine at an alarming rate. Some think they just aren’t meant for the field. Some feel that there is something wrong with them; like they somehow slipped through the cracks, that they weren’t supposed to get through medical school, residency, or even be an attending. Others think they just can’t navigate being a doctor AND a mom, wife, or any of the other roles. The majority of physicians have thought these same things at different points in their career, and of course, no one wants to mention it. We assume we are the only ones that feel this way. Let me assure you, you are not alone and there is nothing wrong with you. These thoughts are common, and the only thing it really means, is that you are human!
These thoughts, while common, can take the joy out of your life if you don’t recognize and address them. Fortunately, there are tools and techniques that can help you be able to appreciate the amazing physician you are, as well as choosing how you want to navigate your time and your practice.
Today, I specifically want those of you that might be suffering with any of this……to know that it can get better, that there is hope, and you can be the CEO of how you spend your time. Can you imagine once again being able to enjoy practicing medicine? Realize that you can feel that enthusiasm and sense of belonging that you once felt. What if you could grab some of the energy that you felt upon getting into medical school, or matching into residency, or even getting your first attending position? This really can happen for you. I know this to be true because I’ve seen it work for many of my physician colleagues, including myself. Pressures, stressors, and outside responsibilities can all create a clouded picture that can allow us to get distracted. Not addressing these issues with others can cause us to think we are the only ones struggling. Believe me, you are not alone.
There are some physicians that may decide that leaving the profession IS a good decision for them. While this is a choice we all have available to us, the decision should be made from a place of choice and planning, rather than believing there is no other option. You can decide how you want your medical practice to be once you GAIN CLARITY about your current situation AND sift out the way you can get the result you desire. The tools and techniques that I teach, can identify the motivations and obstacles that are currently keeping you from already having the practice you desire. If you could fix this for yourself, you would have already have done so! I didn’t learn this work until I had been practicing many years, and had struggled with some things unnecessarily. I often hear physicians comment on how they wish they had gotten help sooner. While you might be able to eventually figure it out on your own, wouldn’t you rather get your desired result quicker by having someone guide you? What an amazing gift for yourself for the upcoming year, to find the ability to enjoy your practice again, to remove the anxiety about having loans to pay back, and to stop feeling like you aren’t doing it “right”?
Can you also imagine how feeling better about your practice filters into the other parts of your life? This “ripple effect” can extend to your relationships, home life, and self-care. If this resonates with you, click the button to schedule a call! I can’t wait to meet you!
