How I manage STRESS or feeling overwhelmed IN THE MOMENT. Life as a doctor or life as a medical student (or actually life as a high school and university student!!) can get really busy and overwhelming with a million different obligations. I used these strategies in undergrad, medical school and now in residency. They aren't hard to do - the key is to ACTUALLY use them when you are stressed in the moment!
I'm a procrastinator by nature... but I've found some simple strategies to stop procrastinating. In this video I’ve shared my step-by-step approach that got me through high school, university, medical school… and now residency!
1- Manage feeling stressed/overwhelmed in the moment
2- List priorities for the day
3- List of things to "just do a little bit" **critical step**
4- Bonus list
5- Breaks & Rewards!
Learn 6 strategies that I use to stay positive under stress! This has been an VERY requested video. I get so many comments asking about how I stay positive, energetic and enthusiastic while working long hours in the hospital.
Here are 6 strategies that I ACTUALLY use:
1:01 The “Positive Rant”
1:47 Focusing on People and their Stories
2:51 Uplifting Music
3:17 Reframing Negative Interactions
4:17 Self-Awareness – HALTT acronym
4:49 Take the Scenic Route
A day in the life of a doctor involves more studying than you would expect - while working in the hospital, studying at home and even with friends. Join me as I prepare for a big exam this weekend! Being a resident is like having two jobs: working long hours in the hospital + studying on your off time. It can be a real challenge at times...
How I use apps on a daily basis in the hospital as a doctor, plus which apps I used in medical school while studying. Medical apps, organizational apps and more!
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