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Pearl of the Week: Find meaning in and out of work

Self-care is crucial to preventing burnout.

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

Having a broad perspective of life both inside and outside the medical profession can help buffer the daily challenges of caring for patients. Start a gratitude journal, learn something new, develop your spiritual practice and consider taking a mindfulness class. Embrace joy. Whatever you are passionate about—music, gardening, traveling—remember to schedule (and keep) time to enjoy the things that make you happy.

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