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Find Passions Outside Practice

April Jasper, OD, FAAO, and Dori Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO, sat down for a conversation on how ODs can recognize burnout in themselves and ways they can find their way back to well-being.

  • June 17, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Conversation on Burnout with Dori Carlson and April Jasper, Part 4: Find Passions Outside Practice

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsImpact of positivity and mindfulness on mental health; effects of exercise and nature on brain function (needs sourcing).
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Cardiovascular exercise can significantly improve mental health (needs sourcing).
  • Practicing daily gratitude can shift focus from negatives to positives (needs sourcing).
  • Nature patterns can have calming effects on the brain (needs sourcing).
  • Starting meetings with positive highlights can improve team morale (needs sourcing).
  • Limiting phone notifications may reduce burnout (needs sourcing).

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Engage in cardiovascular exercise (needs sourcing).
    • Practice daily gratitude (needs sourcing).
    • Encourage outdoor activities and mindfulness (needs sourcing).

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

      • Constant phone notifications contribute to burnout (needs sourcing).

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Healthcare professionals experiencing burnout.

      Incorporate exercise, gratitude practices, and nature exposure into daily routines.

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Encourage staff to focus on positive outcomes in meetings (needs sourcing).
      • Promote outdoor walks and mindfulness among staff (needs sourcing).
      • Limit digital distractions to enhance mental well-being (needs sourcing).

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