Why always being positive might be the worst thing for physicians to do
During the current COVID-19 pandemic and with staffing shortages, you’ve probably heard the phrase “stay positive.”
Perhaps this message comes from well-intended institutional leadership, mentors, colleagues, family members, friends or even yourself.
On the surface, the mantra of “staying positive” sounds appealing. Of course, I want to be positive for my family, patients, colleagues, learners, or people whom I lead, right? But what does “staying positive” really mean? And what might be …
