Dr. Joe’s Notes – January 2024 | Control – When to use it and when to let it go.

I spend a lot of time talking about control with my physician clients.

The conversation often goes like this:

Client: I feel overwhelmed, constantly behind, and dread going into work every day.

Me: That sounds awful! I’m so sorry. Is there anything you feel is in your control to improve your experience?

Client: I don’t know. I just feel too overwhelmed to think about it.

As medical students and residents, we don’t have much control over our lives. We’re told where we must be, what we must do, and how to do it. We relinquish control to those who have authority over us because they hold the keys to our success, and we’re not really given a choice.

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Joe Sherman, MD is a pediatrician, professional development coach, and consultant to individuals and healthcare organizations in the areas of cross-cultural medicine, leadership, and provider well-being. His mission is to help health professionals rediscover the joy of practicing medicine. Reach him at joe@joeshermanmd.com