#139 Taking Time To Celebrate
10/11/23 • 15 min
Our world is a whirlwind of busyness.
In VetMed we race from appointment to appointment for hours each day.
Other aspects of our lives often get pushed off as we run low on time and energy.
This cycle continues as time continues to pass.
From time to time we become aware of what we haven't accomplished, yet.
Our goals and dreams seem so far away.
And in the distraction of it all, we totally miss how far we've come.
In a world that is constantly moving forward at a frenzied pace, we must periodically take time to look back.
We must celebrate how far we've come, the challenges we've conquered, the growth we've experienced.
Without these moments of reflection, it's easy to conclude we haven't accomplished anything...
... that we've wasted our time...
... that we've made no progress toward our goals...
Those conclusions are NEVER true.
You have made progress.
You have experienced success.
You have accomplished big things.
Take a moment to remind yourself of all that you've done.
Celebrate your efforts and achievements.
Remind yourself that you are capable of creating all that you dream.
The evidence and encouragement is all around you.
In this episode I take a look back at all we've accomplished since starting Joyful DVM in 2017. The list is very humbling, a bit mind-blowing, and strong evidence that our mission resonates with the veterinary community.
Thank you for being a loyal listener and helping us to reach this most recent goal.
If our podcast has made a difference in your life, I hope you'll share it with a friend.
Resources discussed in this episode:
VetMed; JOY CLUB
https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub
Our world is a whirlwind of busyness.
In VetMed we race from appointment to appointment for hours each day.
Other aspects of our lives often get pushed off as we run low on time and energy.
This cycle continues as time continues to pass.
From time to time we become aware of what we haven't accomplished, yet.
Our goals and dreams seem so far away.
And in the distraction of it all, we totally miss how far we've come.
In a world that is constantly moving forward at a frenzied pace, we must periodically take time to look back.
We must celebrate how far we've come, the challenges we've conquered, the growth we've experienced.
Without these moments of reflection, it's easy to conclude we haven't accomplished anything...
... that we've wasted our time...
... that we've made no progress toward our goals...
Those conclusions are NEVER true.
You have made progress.
You have experienced success.
You have accomplished big things.
Take a moment to remind yourself of all that you've done.
Celebrate your efforts and achievements.
Remind yourself that you are capable of creating all that you dream.
The evidence and encouragement is all around you.
In this episode I take a look back at all we've accomplished since starting Joyful DVM in 2017. The list is very humbling, a bit mind-blowing, and strong evidence that our mission resonates with the veterinary community.
Thank you for being a loyal listener and helping us to reach this most recent goal.
If our podcast has made a difference in your life, I hope you'll share it with a friend.
Resources discussed in this episode:
VetMed; JOY CLUB
https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub
Previous Episode
#138 Referral Resistance
The scope of veterinary practice is continuously expanding. We are always learning more about animals, their physiology, and their medical conditions. We are regularly developing new treatment modalities and skills.
The days of a veterinarian being all things to all patients and treating all ailments are long gone.
Embracing this reality, however, is taking a little longer.
The ability to refer a case to a fellow veterinary professional, specialist or not, is a great opportunity in our profession.
Intentional referral is not only in the best interest of the patient, it is also in the best interest of our personal wellbeing.
Don't underestimate the negative impact hanging onto a case you'd rather refer is having on your net emotional state...
Despite this, many of us resist referring out cases...
But why?
It comes down to Shame and Fear, which are both tied up in judgement... judgement of self, and judgement of others.
In this episode
- The links between shame, fear, and judgement
- The three situations in which referral is a great choice (and no, it's not limited to the really critical and really sick ones)
- What keeps us hanging on to cases that we don't really want to manage
- The opportunity we have collectively to improve our job satisfaction and wellbeing by working in a more synergistic way
If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend and consider leaving us a review on wherever you listen to podcasts
https://joyfuldvm.com/joyclub
Next Episode
#140 | Do Vet Techs Really Make Things Easier?
Do you want to experience job satisfaction, wellbeing and a sustainable work load?
No matter what role you hold in Vet Med, it's very difficult for you to create that type of experience all on your own.
Veterinary Medicine has changed drastically over the last 50 years.
Our knowledge base has expanded.
The types of services we can provide has grown.
The expectations from clients have elevated.
The demand for veterinary care has increased significantly.
And, here's the rub...
The old way of doing things just isn't sustainable.
Working harder, faster and longer isn't the answer.
The team approach is the only way we will ever experience balance, wellbeing and a sustainable work load.
This requires us to utilize and leverage our veterinary support staff.
There is great opportunity in empowering and delegating to our credentialed veterinary professionals.
But, most of us don't do that.
Why?
Perfectionism, control, fear... they all play into why we keep hanging on to old ways of approaching our veterinary careers.
The cost: burnout, low job satisfaction, stress, anxiety, exhaustion, low quality of life
(the list could go on)
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The Joyful DVM Podcast: Empowering Veterinary Professionals - #139 Taking Time To Celebrate
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Hi there. I'm Dr. Cari Wise, veterinarian, certified life coach and certified quantum human design specialist. If you are a veterinary professional looking to uplevel your life and your career, or maybe looking to go in an entirely new direction, then what I talk about here on the Joyful DVM podcast is absolutely for you. Let's get started. Hello my friends. Last week I received an email that kind of blew my
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