Episode #62: How fun and creativity are key to career change

When you’re feeling burned out, sometimes all it takes is just one little thing to spark an “a-ha” realization that it’s time for a change. That’s what happened to Dr. Lara Salyer when an email about a new workplace dress code proved to be the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back. Today we’ll learn how Dr. Salyer used creativity and fun as key elements in transforming her career, a process which led to her starting a solo integrative practice and publishing the book, Right Brain Rescue.  Lara shares with us why bringing in creativity and fun are so important when you’re figuring out your career path. In addition, she offers a 4-step process you can use to incorporate more creativity and fun in your life and career.    In this episode we’re talking about: What led Dr. Lara Salyer to realize she was burned out The tools Lara used to find clarity, flow, and her muse What exactly is functional and integrative medicine Dr. Salyer’s new day-to-day life practicing functional medicine Four steps to bring more fun and creativity into your life and career How to become realigned with who you really are Lara’s book, Right Brain Rescue  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/62   Links for this episode: Dr. Lara Salyer’s Website Right Brain Rescue: One Physician’s Journey from Burnout to Bliss Reveals the Creative Muse in All of Us, by Dr. Lara Salyer See One Hear One Feel One Podcast - Technique for being present

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Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!