In today’s episode of The Business of Happiness podcast, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy shares heartfelt insights on how healthcare professionals, especially dentists, can reclaim their time and joy. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless to-do lists or the constant pressure to over-prepare, this episode is for you. Dr. McCarthy reveals how anxiety, particularly “control anxiety,” steals our time and energy and offers practical ways to let go and trust ourselves. She highlights strategies to find freedom in your day, from delegation and boundary-setting to shifting our mindset. Learn how to embrace imperfection, trust your experience, and rediscover the joy that brought you into this field.
Show notes:
(3:50) How time scarcity impacts personal well-being
(7:56) Identifying control anxiety in your life
(10:10) Over-preparation: A story of an oral surgeon
(15:18) Letting go of perfectionism and trusting your internal resources
(19:21) Resenting your dreams due to over-preparation
(22:30) The power of doing less to achieve more
(24:01) Perfection Vs. Good enough
(27:05) Trusting yourself and the bigger picture
(30:30) One slight shift to regain your time
(32:19) Outro
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Find Your Balance For Women Dentists Masterclass
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