If we want to be successful in life, if we want to create the life of our dreams, we will need to pass through times of struggle; times of late nights, early mornings, meetings, reports, frustration, stress, disappointment and triumph. These times are Medical (Med) School.
[callout]This episode originally appeared on the Family Before Fortune Podcast which is now the Modern Leadership Podcast. To listen to Modern Leadership click here. To see the Family Before Fortune Podcast archive click here.[/callout]
Episode Summary: Medical School Time of Life
8 ways that we can overcome the stress of med school
- Know yourself and what triggers your anxiety.
- Give yourself a break. Take a time-out.
- How you eating? Eat well and watch the caffeine (alcohol).
- Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand.
- Aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
- Sleep. Many times your body needs additional sleep and rest.
- Consistent Exercise
- Do your best and recognize some things are outside of our control.
- Laugh
- Get involved – serve.
- Be active in your community & make friends
Book on The Shelf
[callout]Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace [/callout]
Learning From Leaders
[shareable cite=”Elaine St. James”]Simplifying is not necessarily getting rid of everything we’ve worked so hard for…. It’s about deciding what’s important to us, and gracefully letting go of the things that aren’t[/shareable]