Inspired Mom MDs

10: 3 Ways Physician Moms Can Rebound from Habit Setbacks

Cindy Van Praag, MD Episode 10

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/10

My legs ached, my eyelids were heavy and I just didn’t have the energy to deal. I was exhausted. 

As I went about my day on autopilot, the realization hit me. I have spent years, literal years, feeling this way. I didn’t know any better. 

I accepted fatigue as normal.

Relief from short vacations were quickly forgotten.  In my daily rut of lack of sleep and too much work, everything was a blur. 

Now I do know better, and my healthy days outnumber my cruddy days. I established new healthy habits. So, when the familiar overwhelm comes along the contrast is obvious.

A healthy life takes work! I sometimes fall back into the old destructive habits. The great thing about now is I can course correct more efficiently. 

Have any of you experienced this? Keep listening for tips to get back on track. 


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I help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.