Knowing What I Now Know – A Tool for Self-Compassion and Change

In this episode, we introduce the "Knowing What I Now Know" (KWINK) analysis—a powerful tool for self-reflection without judgment. We explore how we, as physicians, can apply this framework to our careers, workplaces, and personal lives with kindness and self-compassion.

We’ve all been conditioned to self-criticize—questioning our decisions, feeling shame for past choices, and internalizing the voices of those who have judged us. But what if we replaced that with self-understanding? What if we recognized that our past selves made the best decisions possible with the information they had at the time?

In this episode, we’ll cover:
✔️ How medical training instills judgment and self-blame—and how to undo it
✔️ Using KWINK to assess our current job and whether it’s serving us
✔️ Evaluating our careers at a macro level—are we still in alignment with what we truly love?
✔️ What we need in our personal lives to create balance and sustainability

It's time to shift from self-judgment to self-compassion. Let’s embrace change with kindness and start making decisions that serve us today—not just the version of us from years ago.

💡 Reflection Questions:

1. Knowing what I now know about my job, what needs to change?
2. Knowing what I now know about my career path, is this still what I want?
3. Knowing what I now know about my life, what do I need more (or less) of?

Let’s Stay Connected:
This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.

📧 Reach me at megan@healthierforgood.com
🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.

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