Burnout and Burnt Breakfast: A Clinician and Educator’s Perspective

It is clear that burnout is on the rise among physicians. 1 And while there are articles detailing areas that could be addressed, 2 change takes time, and progress on a large scale is slow. While we watch the system evolve, we have to take accountability for our own personal well-being. We cannot sit around and wait for the whole industry to change when we can have control over our own circumstances. I sat down to analyze my own stressors and think about their impact on my work–life balance. Stress will continue to exist and evolve, but we can grow from it and shift from negativity to positivity to continue improving our own well-being. As an educator, this is particularly important in ensuring the well-being of future generations.