I read about an interesting concept to reduce
The symptoms of burnout we increasingly feel, to infuse
A sense of calm into a busy, chaotic day
To drive excessive anxiety away
“Prescribe yourself a minute” was the advice
Despite my initial skepticism, I tried it, and to my surprise
Taking a minute when I was feeling stressed out
To sit down and center myself worked like a charm, without
Consuming any time, in fact I was more productive
When a minute at a time between tasks I could give
To focus on my breathing and practicing mindfulness
The power of a full minute I was this able to harness..
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Sometimes a minute is all we need
To slow down and shift our focus indeed
Away from the stressors that we face
To give our mind rest and solace
We physicians prescribe a variety of treatments for patients we see
It is time to prescribe something for ourselves exclusively
Passion...unbridled 