Journal Club 11-24-23

Here's Journal Club 11-24-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well!

• Ever wonder why so many of us feel guilty about taking time off and offer to remain available for work-related issues during that time off? It's more common than you think. Per The White Coat Investor, this excessive guilt and overwork can lead to burnout and misery. To that end, the author emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries and taking time off for personal well-being in the article – Should I Feel Bad About Taking Time Off?

• Are you familiar with the term decision fatigue? It is a state of mental exhaustion caused by making a series of decisions. Per the author of Five Year FIRE Escape, this fatigue can lead to impulsive and suboptimal choices and also impact your investment decisions. How do you overcome decision fatigue? The author shares beneficial tips and strategies in the post – Decision fatigue is hurting your finances. Here’s what you can do about it. 

• More often than not, the significant financial rewards we receive from our employment make us stick around. The Fioneers refer to this concept as the “golden handcuffs,” where individuals are incentivized to stay in their current jobs, which they may not particularly enjoy. For those facing similar situations, the author offers recommendations for finding the right balance between financial goals, personal values, and work satisfaction in the article – Break Free From the Golden Handcuffs: A Case Study.

• Physician burnout is a universal phenomenon; nobody is a stranger to that feeling. But, implementing a combination of external and internal changes can create a magnitude of difference. On that note, The Happy MD explains the key habits identified through extensive research and experiences that promote physician well-being and satisfaction that ultimately lead to healthier and happier personal and professional lives in the article – The 7 Habits of Physician Wellbeing.

Read any interesting articles? We'd love it if you could please take a moment to share them in the comments below!

Thank you for reading and sharing,

Peter