Pharmacyforward

Jessica Louie, PharmD, BCCCP — president of Clarify Simplify Align, the host of the Burnout Doctor podcast, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at West Coast University — talks to us about developing a meaningful side gig to reinvigorate your passions. Key Lessons: Every career has ups and downs ... and health care professionals are prone to burnout.  Burnout is a syndrome of emotional & physical exhaustion, cynicism about work, and a lack of a sense of personal accomplishment. Overcoming burnout takes time to address -  examining your emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. Learning how to "own" your time and being intentional with your energy is critically important. Starting a small business can be very gratifying so long as the activity aligns with your core values and passions. The ten pillars of life can enhance one's sense of wellbeing.  A meaningful side gig can enhance the sense of wellbeing by address several of the life pillars. Surround yourself with like-minded people who ar