The Doctor Is Burned Out

Book excerpt: Are you frustrated, fed up and fatigued? Most doctors are. Dr. Jeff Moody was. The demands of being a doctor combined with the pressure to perform regardless of any issues-or risk losing his medical license-left Dr. Moody feeling trapped, hopeless, and powerless. When he stopped to consider why he was feeling such despair, he realized the truth: he was suffering from burnout. If you are tired, frustrated, resentful, or feel like you have no control over your workload-let alone your life-you might be suffering from burnout, too. As burned out as you may be, it is not hopeless and you are not powerless. You have options, which Dr. Moody will show you. In The Doctor Is Burned Out, Dr. Moody will help you recover from burnout by first identifying the factors that led to your burnout. From there, he offers mental exercises, paradigm shifts, and critical habit changes-including suggestions for diet, exercise, and sleep-that can help you create a "new you" while enjoying a more satisfying, joyful life.