STRATEGIES TO BE A BETTER YOU

 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!