Jeff Davidson

Don't waste your time with resolutions. Set your goals properly in order to achieve your objective.

As the end of 2016 approaches and we make way for 2017, it is the perfect time of the year to reflect on our careers and our personal lives.

The ability to laugh is one of the greatest measures of resilience that a person can enjoy. For over-scheduled physicians, letting go is of vital importance.

Physicians pride themselves on their ability to multitask on the job. But at home, it is often better to slow down, with these exceptions.

Being able to periodically pause and reflect during the work day can make a dramatic difference in well-being.

Physicians have minimal downtime - something that can protect against burnout. However, when given a long weekend, they often dabble in work activities.

Lunch is an important time of day for physicians; giving them a short respite from patient care. Don't be tempted to use it to catch up on patient care.

Advanced preparation and planning can dramatically change physicians' outlook and productivity levels at their medical practices.

In our hectic, rush-rush world, it seems as if taking on one more task won't be of any harm. As a daily practice, however, it begins to wear on us.

Physicians often don't take the time to be mindfully present at home with their families. To do so, it takes the same amount of planning that work does.

Physicians are not the only professionals who are prone to workplace stress. But it is just as vital that they recognize the signs of overload.

To thrive, physicians should strive for completion. By working through daily tasks they can achieve clear mental benefits and recharge for the next day.

Becoming effective as a physician means connecting well with colleagues and patients. Here are three ways to strengthen relationships.

For physicians, getting adequate sleep is vital to having sufficient energy to successfully navigate a busy day full of patient visits.

What would your career and life be like if you could face your challenges with an assortment of resources that proved to be more than adequate?

Physicians are known for putting in long hours, but when does it become a real problem? Here are eight signs that it's time to slow down.

Physicians are at risk of insomnia just as much as the general population. Here are six tips to reclaim your rest.

There are many things in life physicians have no control over. But, by making deliberate, positive choices, they can often improve a negative situation.

Incurring too much personal debt can add to physicians' sense of stress and negatively affect well-being. Here are five simple strategies to take control.

Stress has become the malady of our generation; don't let yourself follow the crowd. Instead draw upon your experience and instinct to carve your own path.

Rushing to increase the daily workload can not only harm patients, but physicians as well.

Stressful clinic days will not disappear on their own. Reducing stress requires a thoughtful and deliberate approach.

Here are some questions that can help physicians and medical practice managers determine if they can safely take on more responsibilities.

Medical practice managers and physicians face difficult problems almost daily. Here are three ways to approach them in a healthier manner.

Next time you are in a stressful situation, I recommend asking yourself these three important questions.

No matter how demanding your schedule is, it's critical to make time for working out. Here are some ways to find more time for exercise.

You might need to readjust your sleeping habits or your pre-bedtime rituals, but getting enough sleep is the key to a successful workday.

You devote considerable time to your medical practice, but what about to your family? Here's how setting small goals can make a big difference.

Strong leaders and high achievers in various organizations possess many common characteristics. Here's what they are, and what they mean for physicians.

A too long to-do list can set up medical practice managers and physicians for failure. Here's a healthier approach.