Weekly Wellness 9/10/2020

"To make mistakes or be wrong is human. To admit those mistakes shows you have the ability to learn, and are growing wiser" - Donald L. Hicks

Becoming a physician is a long process, and to get where we are, we've had to hold ourselves to the highest standards. As such, we are our own harshest critics.

In our profession, that can make things difficult. We are human. We make mistakes. And sometimes those mistakes are the difference between life and death.

You must find your own way to learn from your errors, forgive yourself, and move on. Whether through talking with colleagues, meditation, prayer, sharing with friends and loved ones, talking with mentors, etc., it is necessary to find a way to cope with imperfection.