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

Publications

Jessie Mahoney 12/10/21 Jessie Mahoney 12/10/21

It Feels Bad and It Helps

Last week, someone hacked into my phone and replaced my SIM card.

Taking over all my data and information in an instant.

A most unpleasant crime.

Jessie Mahoney 12/9/21 Jessie Mahoney 12/9/21

A Minimalist Solution to The Vision Board

Creating a vision board is NOT my thing.

It’s not minimalist - too much glue, scraps, scissors.

I don’t get paper magazines anymore.

Jessie Mahoney 12/8/21 Jessie Mahoney 12/8/21

Give Your Best Energy to What Matters Most

Staying in places, jobs, and relationships with people, and things and that no longer “fit” you have a tremendous cost.

Jessie Mahoney 12/4/21 Jessie Mahoney 12/4/21

Are Holidays Hard On You? Feeling Better is Possible

Holidays are very often not my favorite days. Even with mindfulness, presence, mindset work, and good food— I still often feel sad on holidays.

Jessie Mahoney 12/3/21 Jessie Mahoney 12/3/21

How Physicians Pivot: Listening to Your Heart in Transition

How did I know it was time to make a change? How did I do it? What was the secret?

Jessie Mahoney 11/30/21 Jessie Mahoney 11/30/21

Loving Well: The Legacy I Want to Leave

RBG’s words echo mindful coaching: pause, choose your response, and let challenges refine you. A reflection on perspective, practice, and legacy. “Impediments” can become good fortune. RBG’s quotes are a masterclass in mindful leadership: steadiness, persuasion, and one step at a time. Want to be remembered for using your talents well? RBG offers a roadmap: respond with intention, fight for what matters, and help others join you.