Dr. Zach Wilson and Dr. Justin Ford discuss the common issue of burnout in chiropractic practice. They define burnout as a feeling of falling out of love with your profession, patients, and even family, often stemming from a lack of gratitude. The core problem, they explain, is constantly pouring into others without refilling your own energy and passion. They break burnout down into two components: physical and mental. Physical burnout is often caused by a chaotic office environment, an untrained staff, and the doctor wearing too many hats. To combat this, they recommend investing in your team and delegating tasks. The mental side of burnout stems from a lack of routine and failure to create boundaries between work and home life. They advocate for scheduled time off to recharge and leaving work burdens at the office door. They conclude that burnout is not a point of no return but a sign of a lack of “harmony,” which can be fixed with small, consistent corrections, much like a chiropractic adjustment.

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