Ask Yourself Better Questions: A Powerful Way to Reduce Stress as a Physician
Jan 02, 2026
Physicians are trained to ask excellent questions.
We ask them to diagnose, to treat, to solve complex problems under pressure. But when it comes to our own lives, many of us default to questions that don’t actually help.
Why is this happening to me?
What now?
How am I supposed to manage all of this?
Those questions feel natural, but they often keep us stuck.
In Episode 209 of Ending Physician Overwhelm, we explore how learning to ask better questions can reduce stress, increase self-trust, and help physicians reclaim a sense of agency, without waiting for the healthcare system to change.
This episode closes out a 10-week stress-reduction challenge that covered:
- Deep rest (yoga nidra)
- Breath and sleep
- Nutrition (greens and berries)
- Movement and laughter
- Gratitude and connection
And finally, reflection.
The takeaway is simple but powerful:
Questions that you can answer create movement.
Instead of spiraling in frustration, try asking:
- What am I feeling right now?
- What do I need?
- What was good today?
- What am I proud of?
These aren’t productivity hacks. They’re ways of coming back into relationship with yourself.
If you’re a physician who feels tired, disconnected, or stuck on autopilot, this episode is for you.
π§ Listen to Episode 209: Ask Yourself Better Questions
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You don’t need to push harder.
You need to get curious—with kindness.
Hi There!
I'm Megan. I'm a Physician and a Life Coach and a Mom. I created this blog to help other Physicians and Physician-Moms learn more about why they feel exhausted, burned-out and overwhelmed, and how to start to make changes. I hope that you enjoy what you read, and that it helps you along your journey. And hey, if you want to talk about coaching with me, I'm here for that too! I offer a free 1:1 call to see if we are a good fit. Click the button below to register today.
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