Beyond Metrics: A Physician’s Path to Lasting Well-Being

Summary: Dr Fainstad shares her personal experience with burnout and the journey to recovery through coaching and self-compassion. She describes the pressures of seeking validation through external achievements, which ultimately led to a crisis in self-worth after medical training. Through coaching, she learned to cultivate a sense of internal fulfillment, reconnecting with her passion for medicine and achieving a healthier balance.
Relying solely on external validation can deepen burnout and affect well-being.
Coaching empowers physicians to develop self-compassion and sustainable coping strategies.
Shifting from external to internal validation strengthens long-term fulfillment and job satisfaction.
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