They’re all interconnected and essential. As we go through life, it’s essential to recognize and appreciate the good things we have, but at the same time, it’s necessary to set boundaries that ensure our mental and emotional wellbeing.

Gratitude is often thought of as simply saying “thank you,” but it’s much more than that. Gratitude is about recognizing the blessings in our lives and acknowledging the good things that happen to us, both big and small. Practicing gratitude can help to improve our mental and emotional health by decreasing Stress levels and increasing positive emotions. Start by writing down three things you’re grateful for each day, and soon you’ll notice a shift in your mindset.

However, gratitude also needs boundaries. It’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling like we need to be grateful for everything that comes our way, even if it’s not something we want or need. It’s okay to say no. It is a complete sentence!

Originally Published on https://www.theworthyphysician.com/blog

Sapna Shah-Haque Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD is a board certified Internal Medicine physician. She was born and raised in Kansas, and attended medical school at the University of Kansas [KU] School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at KU-Wichita as well. After experiencing burnout herself, and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became a passion of hers to look into different aspects of burnout. While the system does need to change, as it is broken, this podcast is a way to reach physicians and possibly shed light on what is not an isolated situation.