The PAUSE
Wise, loving, and inspired writings on the journey of life, love, and medicine
A physician wellness blog with practical tools for burnout recovery, boundaries, mindful leadership, and a life better lived — from Jessie Mahoney, MD.
About the Author: Jessie Mahoney, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician, certified coach, and physician wellness expert with over 20 years of experience as a leader in physician wellness, coaching, and mindful medicine
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In addition to this blog, I publish regularly on KevinMD. These are some of the pieces that have been shared most widely
Finding "Groundedness" in the current "Groundlessness"
Being grounded and grounding is something we speak of in yoga a lot.
You can feel grounded and practice grounding.
Most of us know how to feel UNgrounded---- scattered, unstable, frazzled, anxious, distracted, disconnected, airy, stressed.
Sometimes Cranky Is Needed
Yesterday I got my own coaching.
The suggestion was to "own and allow being cranky."
Sometimes cranky is what is needed.
Finding Beauty in the Mess
Parenting young adults in a pandemic is both messy and beautiful.
Young adult children and teenagers are wonderful and they don’t always do things as you think they should.
They are just like all people.
Be a Marty: Mindful Love for Women Physicians
Many women physicians miss love because it doesn’t match the “manual.” This post is an invitation to pause, notice, and become the friend you want in your relationship.If your relationship feels strained, try this: drop the checklist, notice your partner’s real offerings, and practice being a Marty—steady, supportive, and kind.
What Would Love Do?
Love inspires.
Love motivates.
Love connects.
Love is calm.
Love is kind.
Love is thoughtful.
Love is spacious.
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