Reclaim the Parts of You That Medicine Forgot

Reclaim the Parts of You That Medicine Forgot

You weren’t always just a doctor.

Before the pager. Before the notes. Before the relentless schedule, the night shifts, the checkboxes, and the protocols—there was you. A whole person, full of interests, curiosity, humor, and vision.

But in the process of becoming a physician, too many parts of you were set aside. Pushed down. Delayed until “someday.” And for many physicians, that “someday” never comes.

Unless you decide it does.

What Gets Lost in the Process

Medical training teaches focus, sacrifice, and resilience—but it rarely teaches balance.

And so, over time, you may have lost:

• The hobby that used to bring you joy

• The friendships that once grounded you

• The spontaneous laughter that used to come easily

• The sense of identity outside your clinical role

You became efficient, reliable, respected—but maybe also tired, disconnected, and unsure who you are when the white coat comes off.

You Can Reclaim What You Put on Hold

Here’s the good news: those parts of you aren’t gone. They’ve just been quiet. Waiting.

Reclaiming them doesn’t mean giving up medicine—it means living it from a fuller, more human place.

Start by asking:

• What did I used to love before this pace became normal?

• What kind of person do I want to be outside of work?

• What would it look like to prioritize even one small part of that?

You don’t need a full reinvention. You need a reconnection.

“You are allowed to be more than your productivity. You are allowed to be whole.”

Reflection Prompt

What’s one part of you that’s been on hold—and what’s one thing you can do to bring it back this week?

Ready to Rediscover Who You Are—Outside the Exam Room?

If you’re craving more clarity, energy, and identity beyond your professional title, now’s the time to start.

Book a strategy session with Dr. John Hayes Jr., MD Let’s talk about how to create space in your career—and in your life—for the you medicine forgot but you never really lost.