Episode notes
In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene discusses how self-compassion and compassion towards others can transform your professional journey.
Key Points Discussed:
- The limits of our compassion: Physicians often believe they understand compassion, but it can be conditional and limited.
- Judging oneself is harmful: Physicians tend to judge themselves harshly, impacting their personal and professional growth.
- Judging others is also not OK: Judging others is often a reflection of how one judges oneself. Recognizing and reducing judgment towards oneself can lead to less judgment towards others.
- The first step to breakthrough is to stop all judgement. The importance of stopping self-judgment to create a thriving environment for oneself.