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Shouldn’t Your Doctor Be Working Out and Eating Healthy?
If not, should you ditch them?
How many times has a physician told you that you need to exercise more and eat healthier? And how many times did that conversation go any deeper? This type of language is commonly regurgitated by doctors.
What’s not taken into account when giving this advice? The resources of the individual patient and their understanding of what it even means to “eat healthy” and “exercise.” In a 15-minute visit that often needs to address numerous issues, it’s impossible to create a serious plan for good health. But that is the reason someone goes to see a doctor. They want to be healthy, otherwise they would not be seeking advice from a professional.
However, if your doctor is not taking their own health seriously, they may not be able to relay the messages you need to hear in order to improve your well-being.
If your doctor emphasizes their own health, then there is a higher chance they will prioritize yours.
Burnout and Health
A burned-out person cannot be healthy. At best, they may be physically healthy. But it is only a matter of time until poor mental health (which comes with burnout) starts to affect physical health as well.
