--- title: Physician Burnout to Physician Wellness - One Doctor at a Time | physician burnout prevention description: physician burnout prevention | Stop Physician Burnout, Build Better Physician Leaders | The Happy MD --- [![Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W-1.jpg?width=995&height=146&name=Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W-1.jpg "Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W")](https://www.thehappymd.com) ## **The Creative Destruction of Physician Burnout ** [![prevent doctor burnout matrix](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/263814/da1e787d-095f-4485-9d4d-9a9bc4195d86.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/263814/da1e787d-095f-4485-9d4d-9a9bc4195d86) # [Work Life Balance for Physicians Power Tool - Scheduled Spontaneity](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/work-life-balance-for-physicians-scheduled-spontaneity) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/Scheduled%20spontaneity%20physician%20work%20life%20balance.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/work-life-balance-for-physicians-scheduled-spontaneity) ## **Work Life Balance for Physicians – the power of “Scheduled Spontaneity”** When it comes to work-life balance for physicians, it's up to you. Left to its own devices, your career/practice will naturally dominate your larger life. The two prime directives we learn in our medical education: *The Patient Comes First* and* Never Show Weakness* virtually guarantee work will always come out on top.  Work Life Balance is a task only you can accomplish. You must force the issue. Make it happen. Fortunately the tools for this task are simple and the weekly life balancing process only takes a few minutes. Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/dike-drummond-md), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [Work Life Balance](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [physician burnout treatment](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-treatment), [Physician Coaching](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-coaching) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/work-life-balance-for-physicians-scheduled-spontaneity) # [Physician Burnout - Who Will Save Us](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-who-will-save-us) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/Physician%20Burnout%20Who%20Will%20Save%20Us.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-who-will-save-us) ## **Physician Burnout - Who will Save Us?** **Let's talk about what to do when you finally realize you are on your own, that no one and nothing is coming to rescue you.** **========================** **In most burnout blog posts and comments on the internet, physicians do the same thing - blame, justify and complain about the work stresses we are under. ** - Our struggles and frustrations are real - Our concerns are 100% legitimate - **And yet pointing fingers and playing the victim will only keep you stuck DEEP in *Einstein's Insanity Trap*** ***~~~~~~~~~~~~ Learn More: ***[*235 Proven Tools* for Your Burnout Prevention Strategy](https://support.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-prevention-matrix) ***~~~~~~~~~~~~*** [The latest survey shows](https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(22)00515-8/fulltext) over 60% of doctors suffering from symptomatic burnout on any given office day. New levels of work stress seem to pile on each week. We all daydream of a lifeline, a rescue, a refuge, a break. It is as if we are locked high in the castle tower, at the mercy of our evil captors - EMR, MOC, Preauths, RVU production quotas, the Call Center is a mess, and my Inbox is overflowing *like a plugged toilet*. Surely someone has dispatched a knight in shining armor to free us from this torment. All of these concerns are true and valid AND understand one thing ... > ## **Complaining and dreaming of a rescue is Playing the Victim - Pure and Simple** > > ## **There is no one and nothing coming to save you** > > ## **This yearning only distracts you from saving yourself** > > **Let me set a framework for addressing burnout effectively - the straightest path to meaningful change in your work day and your organization.** > > So you can release the urge to blame, justify and complain, > hear that little voice calling you to take back your practice, > and know how to get started.    Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/dike-drummond-md), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [physician stress](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-stress), [Physician Leadership](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-leadership) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-who-will-save-us) # [Physician Burnout – Pathophysiology and Treatment of Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-treatment-prevention) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/2015_Blog/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-energy-accounts_opt150.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-treatment-prevention) ******In my work with over stressed physicians I have noticed a consistent misunderstanding of the pathophysiology of burnout – **the hidden methods physician burnout uses to sap your energy and steal your passion for medicine. In this post I will show you how Physician Burnout does it’s dirty work. Once you clearly understand how physician burnout operates, you will begin to see the **simple ways you can keep the normal stresses of being a doctor — from crossing the line into threatening your career, your marriage and even your** life. Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [physician burnout treatment](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-treatment), [physician burnout pathophysiology](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-pathophysiology) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-treatment-prevention) # [The Patient's Problem List is NOT a List of Problems - Physician Burnout is Not A Problem Either](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/the-patients-problem-list-is-not-a-list-of-problems) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/physician%20stop%20using%20the%20word%20problem.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/the-patients-problem-list-is-not-a-list-of-problems) ## **The Patient’s Problem List is NOT a List of Problems -  - Physician Burnout is Not A Problem Either !** *The beginning of all wisdom starts by calling things by their right name.* **~ Confucius** Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [stop physician burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/stop-physician-burnout) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/the-patients-problem-list-is-not-a-list-of-problems) # [Physician Burnout Vs. the Bottom Line - the Epic Battle](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/349242/physician-burnout-vs-the-bottom-line-the-epic-battle) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/file-375878487-png/images/physician-burnout-vs-the-bottom-line-dike-drummond_opt.png) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/349242/physician-burnout-vs-the-bottom-line-the-epic-battle) ## **Physician Burnout Vs. The Bottom Line: The Epic Battle** The wave of consolidation sweeping healthcare in the US is causing wholesale collapse of private practice in many markets. Physicians are trading in their practices for employee status in rapidly growing provider networks usually based on a local hospital system. **Let me show you how this move sets up an invisible Battle that will determine your quality of life … and how to restore Balance as an employee physician.** Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/dike-drummond-md), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [Physician Leadership](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-leadership) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/349242/physician-burnout-vs-the-bottom-line-the-epic-battle) # [Physician Wellness Retreat and the Float Plane Bucket List Dance [video]](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/335365/physician-wellness-retreat-and-the-float-plane-bucket-list-dance-video) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/file-68956975-png/images/rosariowithfloatplane_opt-175.png) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/335365/physician-wellness-retreat-and-the-float-plane-bucket-list-dance-video) ## **The Heart of the Healer Physician Wellness Retreat was an amazing time on Orcas Island over our four days together in September** We worked on our Ideal Life and Ideal Practice Descriptions and created BIG and Little Bucket Lists ... with yoga and meditation in the mornings and whale watching and mountain hiking in the afternoons. All in the best summer weather of the year. ## **Here is a video of the cherry on top of the whole experience - our Float Plane flight back to Civilization ** Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [physician wellness](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-wellness), [heart of the healer](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/heart-of-the-healer), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [Physician Retreat](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-retreat) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/335365/physician-wellness-retreat-and-the-float-plane-bucket-list-dance-video) # [Physician Burnout Podcast on This Week in Health Innovation](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/327600/physician-burnout-podcast-on-this-week-in-health-innovation) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/file-43647543-jpg/images/physician-burnout-podcast-emr-devil-dike-drummond_opt.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/327600/physician-burnout-podcast-on-this-week-in-health-innovation) ## **Physician Burnout Podcast** I was the speaker today in a wide ranging 30 minute conversation about **the state of physician burnout in healthcare and what can be done about it**. We had fun and came to the conclusion that this information needs to be a core curriculum component at the AAMC. Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [physician burnout treatment](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-treatment), [Podcast](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/podcast) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/327600/physician-burnout-podcast-on-this-week-in-health-innovation) # [Physician Burnout - When Being Smart Gets In Your Way](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/316767/physician-burnout-when-being-smart-gets-in-your-way) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/file-225339821-png/images/physician-intelligence-physician-burnout-dike-drummond.png) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/316767/physician-burnout-when-being-smart-gets-in-your-way) ## **Physician Burnout and When Being Smart Gets In Your Way** In this article let me show you **how being smart can completely obstruct your happiness** and what to do to get around this thinking person's roadblock to a better life. Head's up ... the more you are surprised by the last sentence, the more I encourage you to read this article. Let me show you the truth in this statement: ** "The most powerful things in life are simple actions ... not complicated thoughts."** Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [physician burnout treatment](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-treatment) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/316767/physician-burnout-when-being-smart-gets-in-your-way) # [Physician Burnout – Breaking out of Survival Mode](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/304706/physician-burnout-breaking-out-of-survival-mode) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/file-68953874-jpg/images/physician-burnout-survival-mode-treasure-hunt-dike-drummond1-150x150.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/304706/physician-burnout-breaking-out-of-survival-mode) ## **Physician Burnout and How To Break Out of Survival Mode** **There is a tipping point when doctors are under stress** … it happens silently, slowly and when you pass through this threshold your downward spiral will frequently accelerate. **I am talking about when you drop into Survival Mode.** When you unconsciously begin to focus your energy 100% on simply getting through the day and dragging your exhausted butt home. Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [physician wellness](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-wellness), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/304706/physician-burnout-breaking-out-of-survival-mode) # [Physician Burnout – Pathophysiology and 2 Main Prevention Techniques](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/284597/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-and-2-main-prevention-techniques) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/file-41260234-png/images/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-dike-drummond-150.png) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/284597/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-and-2-main-prevention-techniques) ## **Learn Physician Burnout Pathophysiology and 2 Main Prevention Methods in this brief video** Tags: [physician burnout prevention](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention), [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/dike-drummond-md), [Physician Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout), [physician burnout treatment](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-treatment), [physician burnout video](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-video), [Physician Coaching](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-coaching) [READ MORE NOW >>>](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/284597/physician-burnout-pathophysiology-and-2-main-prevention-techniques) [All posts](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/all) [Next](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/topic/physician-burnout-prevention/page/2) ## **Find what you need here...** ## **We wrote the Book on Preventing Burnout** The first Field Manual to a more Ideal Practice - **40,000 copies in print. ** [**CLICK HERE to learn more and get your copy**](https://support.thehappymd.com/stop-physician-burnout-book) [![stop-physician-burnout-book-dike-drummond-40000_opt200W](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stop-physician-burnout-book-dike-drummond-40000_opt200W.jpg?width=200&name=stop-physician-burnout-book-dike-drummond-40000_opt200W.jpg)](https://support.thehappymd.com/stop-physician-burnout-book) ## **The Burnout Prevention MATRIX 2.0 FREE Report** **Over 235 ways to prevent physician burnout inside.  **[**CLICK HERE to learn more and get your FREE copy**](https://support.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-prevention-matrix) [![Physician-burnout-prevention-MATRIX-report-6000-downloads_opt.jpg](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/NEW%20HOME%20IMAGES/Physician-burnout-prevention-MATRIX-report-6000-downloads_opt.jpg?width=200&height=175&name=Physician-burnout-prevention-MATRIX-report-6000-downloads_opt.jpg)](https://support.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-prevention-matrix) ### **Prevent Burnout** **~**  [Physician Burnout – Why It’s NOT a Fair Fight](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/295048/Physician-Burnout-Why-its-not-a-Fair-Fight) **~**  [Physician Burnout Symptoms Differ in Women and Men](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/294952/Physician-Burnout-Presents-Differently-in-Male-and-Female-Doctors)**~**  [Physician Burnout's Highest and Best Use ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/378959/Physician-Burnout-Highest-and-Best-Use)**~**  [Pathophysiology and Treatment of Burnout](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290248/Physician-Burnout-Pathophysiology-and-Treatment-of-Burnout) **~ ** [Physician Wellness - Two Ways to Tell If Your Group Cares](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290377/Physician-Wellness-How-to-tell-if-Your-Group-Cares) **~**  [Burnout vs. the Bottom Line - the Epic Battle ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/349242/Physician-Burnout-Vs-the-Bottom-Line-the-Epic-Battle)**~**  [Physician Burnout - Who Will Save Us? ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/381680/Physician-Burnout-Who-Will-Save-Us) ### **Physician Leadership** **~**  [3 Reasons Doctors Make Lousy Leaders and What You Can Do About It](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290715/Physician-Leadership-Skills-3-Reasons-Doctors-Make-Poor-Leaders-and-What-You-Can-Do-About-It) **~**  [Monthly Staff Meeting Power Up and Team Venting process](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290401/Physician-Leadership-Monthly-Staff-Meeting-Power-Up-and-Team-Venting-Process) **~**  [Employed Physician's Guide to Managing Your Boss ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/369921/Employed-Physician-Guide-to-Managing-Your-Boss)**~**  [Disruptive Physician's Toolkit](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/285327/Disruptive-Physician-Toolkit) #### **"Changed my toxic work situation" ** *"I started to feel better about my life within a couple weeks of beginning our conversations. 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