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As doctors, we’re so used to looking after others, juggling responsibilities, and pushing our own needs to the side. We know this can lead to burnout and a lack of fulfilment, but it can also take a physical toll.
The key to navigating this tricky path is our intuition. Pausing, reflecting, and understanding what truly matters to us will help us make decisions that align with our values and purpose, instead of reacting out of fear or obligation.
The first thing you can do is ask yourself what brings you joy, then practice saying no to things that don’t align with your purpose or values. Grounding yourself and paying attention to your deeper feelings can help you distinguish between fear-driven reactions and true intuition.
When we skip this necessary care, we risk losing touch with who we are. We end up chasing goals that don’t fulfil us, leaving us exhausted and disconnected from the people and things we love. This can lead to long-term dissatisfaction and make it harder to care for others.
This conversation with business advisor Cathy Dimarchos offers a moment to pause and reflect on what you truly value. Think about one thing you can let go of to make space for something that aligns with your purpose. Pay attention to what feels right, and trust that inner voice guiding you forwards.
Show links
More episodes of You Are Not a Frog:
- The Magic Question to Unlock Your Deep Intuition – Episode 243
- How to Escape the Tyranny of the ‘Shoulds’ – Episode 196, with Charlotte Housden
- Make Time for What Matters – Episode 69, with Liz O’Riordan
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Reasons to listen
- To differentiate between intuition and fear-driven reactions to make better decisions
- For practical techniques on grounding yourself and staying present in challenging moments
- To learn how to say no and structure your time to focus on what truly matters
Episode highlights
If not me, then who?
What it looks like when we lack self-reliance
What financial security looks like
Who are you here to serve?
Who are you outside of work?
Is it your voice or your roommate’s
Is it intuition or something else?
Pause before you act
How to ground yourself
What “busy” really means
How to say no
Is it a hell yeah or a hell no?
Cathy’s top tips
Episode transcript
[00:00:00] Rachel: If you’ve ever driven anywhere unfamiliar with the kids in tow you’ll know what it’s like trying to block out the noise from the backseat or block out the bickering with your partner about which route to take, just so that you can hear the sat nav. [00:00:12] Rachel: Your intuition is like that sat nav, guiding you through your work, your career, and your relationships. But I know that when I hear that voice in my head, I often find it very hard to know whether it’s my intuition, the sat nav, or whether it’s my fear…
