3 Ways Stoicism Can Help You Become a Better Osteopath
- Alan Zaia M.Ost
- December 19, 2022
- Mindset
What is Stoicism?
Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years thanks to the work of Ryan Holiday.
If you’re thinking “Ugh, not boring philosophy”, I hear you, but this is different. It’s practical philosophy that can be used for modern day problems.
It’s based on the idea of living a life of virtue and striving to maintain a balanced, peaceful and harmonious state of mind. In its simplest form, Stoicism is the practice of cultivating a sense of self-control, resilience and an overall commitment to leading a good and meaningful life.
As an osteopath, incorporating stoic principles into your practice can help you to become a better clinician in numerous ways.
So, here’s 3 ways Stoicism can help you become a better osteopath.
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Control the controllable
First, Stoicism encourages us to focus on what we can control and to accept what we cannot change. As an osteopath, this can be useful in helping you to stay focused on the aspects of the patient’s care that are under your control and to not worry about those things which are outside of your influence.
Stoicism can also help you to remain composed and patient in difficult or challenging situations. Knowing that nothing is permanent and that each new patient presents an opportunity to learn and grow can help you to approach each case with a calm and composed attitude.
Getting through tough patients
Stoicism also teaches us to have a balanced outlook on life. It encourages us to accept the good and the bad, the joys and the sorrows, as part of the human experience. As an osteopath, this can be particularly helpful in managing difficult patient cases. Having the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity can help ensure that you remain focused on providing the best possible care to your patients.
Additionally, it can help you to remain mindful of your own physical and mental well-being, so that you are able to provide the best care for your patients.
Values-based ethical practice
Finally, Stoicism emphasises the importance of living in accordance with our values. This can be useful for osteopaths as it helps to inform our decision-making process. By taking the time to reflect on our values and how they align with our work as osteopaths, we can ensure that our decisions and actions are consistent with our values. Additionally, this can help to ensure that our practice is ethical and that we are providing the best care possible to our patients.
If you’re looking to discover your values, start with branding.
In conclusion, Stoicism can be an invaluable tool for osteopaths. By incorporating the principles of Stoicism into our practice, we can become better clinicians, better care providers and better people.
Written by Alan Zaia M.Ost
Founder & CEO of Osteohustle. You’ll find Alan coaching osteopaths, travelling in a van or writing our weekly newsletter, The Hustle.
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