Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

The Medical Relationship It’s not just about your career, it’s about living your life! Howwill you spend your free time when you’re not at work? Howwill you create a fulfilling and enjoyable life for yourself and your family? In this chapter you will learn some effective strategies for partnering together with your spouse to build a career and a life you both love. 1. Introduction 2. Developing Self-Awareness and Acceptance 3. Relationship Intelligence 4. Communicating and Making Decisions 5. Designing Your New Life 6. Conclusion 7. Recommended Resources • Evaluate and better understand your relationship in the context of a rigorous training experience. • Effectively communicate your needs to each other while balancing a hectic schedule. • Make decisions together for a win-win situation. • Start designing your new life post-training! L E T ’ S G E T S T A R T E D In This Chapter O U T L I N E G O A L S 69 WWW.PHYSICIANCAREERPLANNING.COM