On a crisp Fall afternoon, months before the pandemic and mounting health professional burnout entered the forefront of our lives, fifteen strangers came together with little in common beyond their love of healthcare and the great outdoors. They sat at a sunny table and enjoyed lunch at our founder’s farmhouse.
There was plenty of laughter and small talk, but quickly, the conversation turned to their own personal struggles at work. That was when they discovered another commonality: burnout. The long hours, the high stakes, the emotional exhaustion — everyone understood.
And just as quickly, everyone realized that communicating, listening, and supporting the struggles of their peers was a big step toward recovering from and warding off their own burnout. As it turns out, communities solve their issues together.
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Years later, this sun-dappled conversation is still playing in Tasha’s head each time she brings healthcare workers together to find Wellness in Real Life. What’s your WIRL story? Feel free to send it to tasha@wellnessirl.com.
