By Tracy Cherpeski

You know that feeling on January 1st? That surge of possibility, the fresh start energy, the conviction that this year is going to be different.

Maybe you're writing in your new planner. Maybe you've already hit the gym at 5:30 AM because you declared this is your year to finally prioritize your health.

And if you're a practice owner, maybe you're also telling yourself: this is the year I'll finally get my documentation done on time, stop working evenings, delegate more, actually take real time off.

Fast forward to February. The planner has blank pages. March, the gym membership is a monthly donation. By December, you're feeling that familiar cocktail of guilt and exhaustion, making the same promises all over again.

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The Hidden Advantage Employed Physicians Have (That You Don't)

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By Tracy Cherpeski

I wrote this piece nearly 14 years ago, and it remains one of my most-referenced posts. As we observe National Recovery Month this September, I'm reminded that recovery isn't limited to overcoming addiction—it's about recovering from burnout, toxic relationships, and the patterns that keep us small. In our hyper-connected yet often lonely world, the need for intentional community has never been more critical.

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By Tracy Cherpeski

The statistics tell a sobering story. Over the past decade, physician practice ownership has dropped from 60.1% to just 46.7%. But here's what the numbers don't capture: the 80% of remaining practice owners who told us in recent interviews that they desperately want more time for strategic planning, professional development, and personal pursuits. 

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By Tracy Cherpeski

May is Employee Health and Fitness Month, but you don't need a corporate-sized budget to make a meaningful difference in your team's wellbeing.

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