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

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    Why We Trim Trees

    Tree trimming makes space. Allows light to shine through. Decreases heaviness.

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    It IS About You

    I teach my clients that

    most of the time

    other people’s behaviors and reactions are “not about you.”

    It’s not personal.

    It’s about the other person’s inner struggle.

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