#WorkLifeBalance #WorkLifeIntegration

Dimitrios Tsatiris MD Absolutely, advocating for yourself is crucial for maintaining mental and physical well-being. Recognizing the importance of self-care and setting boundaries is essential for a balanced life, and it's not selfish to prioritize your own needs. ...

Things that are not selfish.

Why do we even think of them as selfish?

What is virtuous in the short-term is murderous in the long-term, but old definitions of glory continue to carry a certain weight in #medicine - the shadow being malaise, discontent and #burnout

Advocating for yourself is hard when self-sacrifice is glorified as a virtue.

It’s not selfish to rest.
It’s not selfish to say No.
It’s not selfish to enjoy life.
It’s not selfish to ask for what you want.
It’s not selfish to make yourself a priority.

Don’t let anyone tell you…

Dimitrios Tsatiris MD Absolutely, life is a complex tapestry woven with various threads of experiences, relationships, achievements, and challenges. It's important to appreciate and cherish the different aspects of our lives, even if one area may not be where we want it to be. ...

You might be behind in one part of life but ahead in others.

You might not have your dream job but a family you’re proud of.

You might be single but surrounded by people who love you.

You might be tight on money but rich in life experiences.

Keep the entire picture in mind.

Know when to let go.
#Life

Society promotes grit and resilience at all costs.

However, there are times when walking away to cut your losses is a success.

A dead-end job, a toxic relationship or a failing business endeavor.

To devote your time and energy to better options.

Know when to let go.

'You are not defined by your past.

You did not know then what you know today.

We are dynamic beings who are evolving.

Past failures are essential learning experiences for personal growth and improvement.

Don’t let your guilt tell you otherwise.'--Dimitrios Tsatiris MD

Stop blaming yourself.

You are not the problem.

Systemic factors have made medicine unbearable.

The hurt from the betrayal runs deep.

However, you remain responsible for navigating the difficult situation at hand.

Do not relinquish this responsibility.

The fear of failure is a fear of success, for failure is basically an inherent part of any success!

Our life is not only work. Work is a subset of life, not superset.

Do not feel guilty for prioritizing your life over work.
#WorkLifeBalance #WorkLifeIntegration #Ψ #IOPsych #PsychScience #STEM #SIOPSmarterWorkplace

sometimes the most control
comes from accepting that
you can’t control everything.

Dimitrios Tsatiris MD Each hurdle we've conquered has contributed to our growth and success, reaffirming our sense of belonging and purpose. 2/2

You are not an imposter.

You did not make it this far by mere coincidence.

It took hard work, grit and perseverance.

You had to pass many hurdles to prove yourself.

You belong.

Remember this the next time you start doubting yourself.

Dimitrios Tsatiris MD Absolutely, predicting the future is inherently uncertain. It's important to trust in one's ability to adapt and navigate through life's twists and turns, rather than getting consumed by worry about the future.

Dimitrios Tsatiris MD Life is so unpredictable it can change in seconds! No, I wouldn’t be able to predict 5 years ago where I would be today & trust me if I knew I would be very scared! It’s a blessing we don’t know what’s going to happen next! Set goals for the future but anything can change. Adapt!

Love love love this! We may feel calm when we have perceived 'certainty' in the form of plans, but even those are uncertain. Being able to trust ourselves and sit with uncertainty is freeing!

No one has a crystal ball to predict the future.

Could you have predicted 5 years ago where you would be today?

As life unfolds, you gather data that guides future decisions.

When you start worrying about the future, press pause.

Trust your ability to navigate life.