Living life on your own terms means making decisions that are aligned with your values, preferences, and goals, regardless of societal expectations or norms. It requires taking full responsibility for your happiness and fulfillment and charting a course that is uniquely your own.

One of the first steps to living life on your own terms is to identify what truly matters to you. Spend some time reflecting on what brings you joy and what makes you feel fulfilled. This could include your career aspirations, your hobbies and interests, your personal Relationships, and your Lifestyle choices.

Once you have a clear understanding of your priorities, it’s important to communicate them to those around you. This might mean setting boundaries with friends or family members who try to pressure you into making choices that don’t align with your values or goals.

Another key aspect of living life on your own terms is taking risks and pursuing your dreams, even if they seem unconventional or outside of the mainstream. This might mean starting your own business, traveling abroad, or pursuing a new career.

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.