The ONE Skill You Need to Practice for a Better 2026
Jan 23, 2026
January is a rough month for people-pleasing perfectionists.
The year begins with ambition and intention, but it doesn’t take long before reality intervenes—late clinics, staffing shortages, endless inboxes. And somehow, we internalize all of it as personal failure.
But here’s the truth: you’re not missing discipline or motivation.
You’re missing a skill.
In the latest episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm, I talk about the one skill that quietly transforms how we experience our work, our lives, and ourselves—especially in medicine.
That skill is practicing delight.
For many physicians, delight feels suspicious. Selfish. Like it must come at someone else’s expense. We’re so used to sacrificing ourselves to meet everyone else’s needs that caring for ourselves feels like disappointing others.
In the episode, I break this down using a simple framework that shows why so many of us get stuck delighting others while chronically disappointing ourselves—and how learning to tolerate discomfort is the bridge to a better way.
Delight doesn’t mean indulgence or checking out.
It means noticing and savoring what actually fills your cup:
- A warm sip of coffee
- A real laugh
- Fresh air
- Gratitude received and allowed to land
- A moment of presence with someone (or something) you love
When we practice delight on purpose, something surprising happens:
We become more effective.
More generous.
More grounded.
And better able to care for others without losing ourselves.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: The ONE Skill to Practice for a Better 2026
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You don’t need to push harder this year.
You need to learn how to let good things count.
That’s a skill—and you can learn it.
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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