External Mayhem, Inner Peace: The Art & Science of Cultivating Core Contentment in a Chaotic World
The law of maximum entropy rules the day. Systems left to their own will naturally fall to a state of disarray. The only thing we can count on is mayhem maliciously working its way into the most treasured and vulnerable elements of our lives. If this is what life is, how can we strategically cultivate a deep contentment that endures independent of our circumstances? Dr. Chuck outlines the art and science of cultivating an inner sense of joy and meaning that stands tall against all intruders, including suffering and death.
Doff and Don Resilience: A Mental Health Technique for Saving Careers and Lives
High levels of physician burnout have been compounded by the unprecedented challenges placed on people and systems by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The ability of physicians to positively adapt to the current myriad of stressors is hindered by a longstanding and prevailing culture within the medical profession to "armor up and be perfect" as a lone wolf. While this rigid and isolating pattern of behavior may be beneficial in the competitive early stages of medical education and training, it is a direct cause of disengagement and burnout in a long clinical career that can only be sustained by an intentional commitment to flexibility and teamwork. In this presentation, Dr. Chuck recommends doffing old beliefs and habits that no longer serve us well, while donning a new approach to work built on the practice of daring greatly, telling the truth about experience, and working collaboratively with colleagues on mutually supportive teams. This "new and improved" modus operandi offers an evidence-based pathway for physicians to reconnect with their joy and meaning and re-engage in quality work with newfound enthusiasm.
Building a Culture of Wellness
Culture is the simmer sauce that permeates everything the people in an organization think and do. "It guides discretionary behavior . . . and tells us what to do when the CEO is not in the room" (Freis and Morriss). It lives at the intersection of logic and emotion. When combined with a strategic plan, servant leadership, and a critical mass of talent, culture is what drives engagement with the mission, a sense of belonging and trust, and pride in the organization. We explore the framework and drivers of a wellness strategy and identify the building blocks of culture that are palpable to the people doing the work.
Our Predicament & Its Resolution
A steady stream of pain, isolation, suffering, disability, and loss poses challenges to our pursuit of a life filled with joy (the inner hum of contentment associated with living on purpose) and meaning (the deep satisfaction of knowing that our existence matters, and that what we do makes a positive difference in the world and the lives of others). The resolution to this predicament lies in the adoption and regular practice of mindfulness, gratitude, enduring connections, and positive adaptation. Click here for details.
A Story of Joy & Meaning in Medicine featuring A New Path, Chit Chat with The Little Man, and Playtime with The Elephant. Unprecedented burnout has separated healers from their meaning and purpose and threatens to erode the foundation of our healthcare system. This half day highly participatory workshop invites participants to take a fresh look at why and how they do their work as individuals and as members of teams. Dr. Chuck explores with the audience a promising new construct that features servant leadership, the adoption of resilience promoting habits, and a long overdue emotional reconnect with the stories that first called us into the healing professions.
GEAR up for Wellness - focusing on Gratitude, Exercise, Adaptability, and Relationships can help you overcome a Western lifestyle that some have described as being endurable only under sedation. Click here for highlights.
The Three Legs of Wellness - Insight, Purpose, and Choice can serve as the three pillars of your personal wellness strategy. Click here for details.
The Ten Habits of Resilient Physicians - what are the habits of physicians who can maintain their own personal wellness and bounce back from the adversity and challenges of a career in clinical medicine? Click here for a summary of what helps them to avoid the burnout that affects over fifty percent of physicians.
A System Perspective on Resilience and Wellness - why does a large medical group prioritize physician resilience and wellness and what does that commitment require in the way of resources and programming? Click here for presentation highlights from a presentation to the American College of Surgeons, 2018.
Culture is the simmer sauce that permeates everything the people in an organization think and do. "It guides discretionary behavior . . . and tells us what to do when the CEO is not in the room" (Freis and Morriss). It lives at the intersection of logic and emotion. When combined with a strategic plan, servant leadership, and a critical mass of talent, culture is what drives engagement with the mission, a sense of belonging and trust, and pride in the organization. We explore the framework and drivers of a wellness strategy and identify the building blocks of culture that are palpable to the people doing the work.
Our Predicament & Its Resolution
A steady stream of pain, isolation, suffering, disability, and loss poses challenges to our pursuit of a life filled with joy (the inner hum of contentment associated with living on purpose) and meaning (the deep satisfaction of knowing that our existence matters, and that what we do makes a positive difference in the world and the lives of others). The resolution to this predicament lies in the adoption and regular practice of mindfulness, gratitude, enduring connections, and positive adaptation. Click here for details.
A Story of Joy & Meaning in Medicine featuring A New Path, Chit Chat with The Little Man, and Playtime with The Elephant. Unprecedented burnout has separated healers from their meaning and purpose and threatens to erode the foundation of our healthcare system. This half day highly participatory workshop invites participants to take a fresh look at why and how they do their work as individuals and as members of teams. Dr. Chuck explores with the audience a promising new construct that features servant leadership, the adoption of resilience promoting habits, and a long overdue emotional reconnect with the stories that first called us into the healing professions.
GEAR up for Wellness - focusing on Gratitude, Exercise, Adaptability, and Relationships can help you overcome a Western lifestyle that some have described as being endurable only under sedation. Click here for highlights.
The Three Legs of Wellness - Insight, Purpose, and Choice can serve as the three pillars of your personal wellness strategy. Click here for details.
The Ten Habits of Resilient Physicians - what are the habits of physicians who can maintain their own personal wellness and bounce back from the adversity and challenges of a career in clinical medicine? Click here for a summary of what helps them to avoid the burnout that affects over fifty percent of physicians.
A System Perspective on Resilience and Wellness - why does a large medical group prioritize physician resilience and wellness and what does that commitment require in the way of resources and programming? Click here for presentation highlights from a presentation to the American College of Surgeons, 2018.
