Here's how you can balance work and life with a demanding physician boss.

The clearest demarcation I heard some years ago in my workplace. It was so simple, direct and effective! "Good morning. I would like to inform you about my schedule. I am available every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. After this time, I devote time to my family and personal commitments . If there is an emergency outside of these hours, please let me know earlier in the day so I can schedule it accordingly. Thank you for your understanding."

Being a Mom, Homemaker, and working Physician we have to set boundaries with personal life and profession., especially when you have a demanding Boss! - setting time for work - communicating about your accessibility for work such as availability - avoid consultations to be taken from work space to home

Balancing work and life with a demanding physician boss requires clear communication and proactive time management. Set boundaries by clearly defining your work hours and sticking to them. Prioritize tasks and use tools like calendars and to-do lists to stay organized. Communicate openly with your boss about workload and deadlines, and don’t hesitate to request adjustments if needed. Ensure you take regular breaks and time off to recharge. Finally, practice self-care and seek support from colleagues or mentors to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

- I would inform the doctor of any personal obligations in advance. - I would regularly discuss priorities and expectations to ensure the most important tasks are handled first. - I would be transparent about my available hours and personal commitments. - I would listen carefully to the doctor's needs and concerns so that I can anticipate demands and manage my time effectively.

Clear communication is crucial in any relationship, specially at work. No one will ever be able to read your mine. If there is something that you think that your team will benefit in having one needs to speak up. I was someone who had 200-300 charts open. I inquired about the possibility of virtual scribe multiple times in a period of a year and half. I made a case for how much time I would save outside of work (20-30 hours per week ) and my boss decided to give me and 2 other physicians a 3 month trial. Within 3 weeks of using the virtual scribes they noticed the difference it made for each of us that they decided to offer this service to the other 7 providers in my clinic. This decision was a win- win for both my boss and healthproviders.

Once an unexpected problem arose and I had to be absent from work. Even though I had planned to be at work that day, instead of worrying, I reacted flexibly. I thought of a person who could replace me and contacted him. I then informed my doctor-supervisor about the situation. We settled on a temporary replacement for the day, while I took responsibility for ensuring that my tasks were completed efficiently during my absence. This is an example that I think demonstrates commitment, flexibility, cooperation and sensitivity.

You can balance work and life with a demanding physician boss with teamwork. As a physician coach and consultant, it's easy to take on every task to ensure things get done on time and correctly. When the physician I work with assigns a point person on their practice team to handle tasks and execute various aspects of the project, it frees up time for me and the physician. This approach keeps me and the physician from going crazy and I'm not chasing them around to get things done.

Once a colleague of ours faced a personal difficulty with her family. All colleagues instead of leaving her to deal with her problems alone, we decided to unitedly support her situation. We all communicated and exchanged views on how we can help her. Some took on additional duties, others offered emotional support, and all together provided financial support. No one let her feel alone. This is how it proved that solidarity can work wonders in difficult times.

First I set clear work and personal life boundaries. I avoided taking work at home and answering business emails outside of working hours. In addition, I used effective time management techniques to complete my tasks more efficiently, and sought support for flexible hours when necessary. I made time for hobbies like hiking and reading, and incorporated relaxation techniques like yoga into my daily routine. These practices helped me maintain my balance and well-being while effectively supporting my colleagues

As a physician associate in a demanding hospital, I found myself dealing with constant stress and exhaustion. I felt like work was taking over my whole life, affecting my health and relationships. First, I talked to the doctor I was working with about my concerns. We found ways to better manage the workload. We set more realistic goals in a way that avoids burnout. I also made a conscious effort to incorporate short breaks into the day that gave me a chance to refresh. I started joining support groups for health professionals. I made time for my friends by organizing activities that brought us together and allowed me to disconnect from work. With these changes the quality of my work improved and I felt healthier and happier .