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We often think of summer as the perfect time to connect with family and friends, creating memories that will warm our hearts long after the season ends. While these connections are incredibly important, there's another kind of connection that often gets overlooked: the one with ourselves.

Don't suffer in silence. UT Southwestern's CALM Peer Support Program emerges as a crucial lifeline, offering a supportive resource for those seeking understanding and connection. We have found there are many advantages of engaging in peer support and exploring healthy ways to overcome adversity.

Thrive faculty wellness article for July 2023 Humans naturally gravitate towards those who are similar to them, but in today's diverse world, we should embrace our differences to create connection and inclusion. We can do this by listening with open curiosity, being aware of our own biases, and embracing differences as a way of deepening shared understanding. When we embrace diversity and inclusion, we open ourselves up to new experiences and possibilities, and we make the world a more welcoming place for everyone.

If you are a procrastinator, you’re not alone. Procrastination is a common problem that affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. By evaluating your current habits and behaviors, and taking the time to identify the source of the problem, you can begin to create a plan of action to break the habit.

Your well-being is determined by many factors, including your career satisfaction, life satisfaction, and the myriad of circumstances that define the world you live in. Many of these circumstances are beyond your control, but that belies the fact that much is within your control. The hard part is figuring out the parts you can influence and letting go of the ones you can’t. One of the best ways to do that is by working with a professionally trained coach. Did you know all UTSW-employed faculty have access to a professionally trained coach at no charge? You can learn more about coaching in this month’s blog post, and faculty can sign up for coaching here.

Interpersonal conflict in teams can be frustrating and lead to dissatisfaction at work. Conflict itself is not the problem. Conflict around ideas is a necessary and productive element of high-performing teams.

“Love makes the world go round, so the saying goes. Often, it’s associated with romance, passion, and grand gestures to the person who makes our heart go a-thumpin’. Little do we realize that for the world to truly go ‘round, love begins with oneself (or it should, anyway).” -- Tatiana Azman

Prior to writing this blog, I had every intention of discussing the various ways to keep your summer exciting while spending time with your children. Rest assured, I will still cover those ideas. However, during my search for fun activities, my son reminded me of the little things we can do around the house that have a significant impact on his life—and I'm certain they will for yours as well.

Conflict is not a strange thing for people. Human beings experience it in their day-to-day lives – with their friends, families, and more so in their professional lives. Often when we think of conflict, it usually includes external individuals such as co-workers, bosses, friends, family members, children, spouses, etc. However, what if I challenged you to go inward and consider inner conflicts you may have within yourself that are hindering you from achieving wellness?

While top-notch medical knowledge is vital, faculty physicians need more to thrive. Enter emotional intelligence (EQ), a powerful but often overlooked skillset. EQ encompasses self-awareness, empathy, and social skills. By investing in EQ, faculty physicians enhance their well-being, become more effective leaders, and ultimately, unlock their full potential in academic medicine.