Self-focus, also known as self-awareness, self-discovery, or self-examination, is an essential and invaluable aspect of personal growth and development. It involves taking the time to understand ourselves, our beliefs, values, strengths, weaknesses, and emotions. It provides us with the opportunity to evaluate our choices, progress, and achievements against our goals and aspirations.

Here are some of the reasons why self-focus is important:

1. Greater self-awareness: When we focus on ourselves, we gain a deeper understanding of who we are, what drives us, and what we want to achieve in life. This self-awareness enables us to make better decisions and take actions that align with our values and goals.

2. Improved mental and emotional well-being: Self-focus can help us identify and address any negative thoughts or emotions that are holding us back. By recognizing and dealing with our inner struggles, we can reduce stress, Anxiety, and Depression. This allows us to have better mental and emotional well-being.

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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.