11
Jan
Half of Us Are Burning Out.
According to multiple studies, burnout rate among healthcare workers is over 50%. That's half of us. Half of
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Wellbeing
04
Jan
Whadda Ya At?
I was sitting on a flight en route to Newfoundland for work when my seatmate turned to me and said:
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28
Dec
What Are Your "Anti-Goals" For Next Year?
Every December, I take a “sabbatical” — not a vacation, but a reset. It’s a time to step away from
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21
Dec
Trust in Your Adaptability, Not Your Plan
One of the reasons I burned out was the lack of variety. Eight years into my optometry career, working at
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07
Dec
Why Every Optometrist Needs a Creative Outlet
I never saw myself as a "creative."
For years, optometry was my only professional identity. It's
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30
Nov
What Would You Do With a Whole Month Off?
For most of my career, I worked 6 days/week. Days blurred into weeks, and weeks into years, as I
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23
Nov
When Worry Doesn't Help... Let Go of the "Rock"
A month ago, our three-month-old baby came down with the flu. She had nasal congestion, and we could hear it
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09
Nov
The Longer You Stay on the Wrong Train, the More Expensive It Is to Get Back Home
I stayed on the wrong train (the “traditional path”) for nearly ten years.
The result?
Burnout and lost time.
It&
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02
Nov
From Burnout to Clarity: Dr. Hewitt’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy
Dr. Britney Hewitt is a colleague & classmate from optometry school. But she's more than just an optometrist—
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26
Oct
"If You Don’t Like the Weather, Just Wait 15 Minutes"
A few months ago, I was having lunch in Newfoundland, enjoying one of the best lobster rolls I’ve ever
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