Meena Julapalli, MD

In 2019, the World Health Organization formally added burnout to the International Classification of Diseases and identified it as an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It negatively affects our attitudes toward work, lowers the quality of our relationships, and affects every aspect of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We feel disconnected from the meaning, purpose, and joy in what we do and what we value in our lives and careers.

This talk is all about how we can rediscover that joy and foster and cultivate that connection with ourselves, our colleagues, and the people we serve as we navigate the challenges we face. Dr. Meena Julapalli’s interactive presentation is filled with heart-warming humor, practical lessons, new skill sets, eye-opening information, and of course, JOY!

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will define what joy means to them and identify obstacles to our experience of joy
• Participants will understand the science of joy and how cultivating joy can improve quality of life and impact our approach to work and interaction with colleagues
• Participants will apply simple daily practices to create more joy in their lives and in the workplace for optimal well-being