Why I have restarted a Stoic Journaling Practice
I’ve picked up my habit of journaling, using ‘The Daily Stoic’. Here’s why I’ve done it, and why I recommend complementing a journaling practice with stoicism.
Category: Personal Growth
Travelling Light On The Road To A Minimalist Lifestyle.
Packing for holidays is an exercise in minimalism with a fun slant – taking only what you need and then, what you want to be spending your holiday time doing.
What about what you left at home? Read on to find out about how packing light can easily get you onto the road to a minimalist lifestyle.
An Imposter On Holiday
The constant nag to work and strive is something I and others struggle with in our busy and fast paced lives. Holidays are the supposed to be the cure, but this time, I’ve found that gratitude and slow living are more restorative than just taking time away. Read on to find learn more.
On completion of the Foundation Programme – What next?
I’ve finished the UK’s Foundation Programme! Life has changed gears and I’m excited to get stuck into future opportunities. Read on to find out about how I plan to make the most of this ‘year out’.
Applying Lessons From ‘Deep Work’ By Cal Newport To Medicine And Living (Or How The Way You Work Can Create Greater Performance, Satisfaction And Career Prospects)
I’ve recently read ‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport. I think that the book’s message is valuable to everyone, but in this (long) blog, I want to show how employing dedicated Deep Work is essential for a fulfilling career in medicine (and yet is difficult to achieve).
Working, Living and Learning in Lockdown.
Read on for a short reflective blog of my experiences working, living and learning during Lockdown.
Can We Use Digital Technologies to Alleviate Loneliness in Hospitals?
The hospital I am working in is rapidly embracing digital tech to prepare for Covid-19. I wrote a blog, published online with the BMJ, to highlight that there are still some important areas, for example at the end of life, in which we need to improve communication. I am very excited to have had some of my writing featured!!
The Anatomy, Biomechanics and Psychology of An Ankle Injury.
Read on for my experiences trying to fix my ankle injury – warning, it goes deeper than you’d expect!
Medical Musings – Respiratory Medicine – FY1
Starting to work as a junior doctor was a challenging period. During my time working in Respiratory medicine, I worked hard, saw happiness, love, sadness, life and death. Here’s my account of it.
Update: Med School
Contents: -Posters are useful to plan ahead -And are fun to look back on with #gratitude -Doctordom These types of posts are usually done in January to mark the passing … Continue reading Update: Med School
Thinking backwards to leap forwards – Filling up the tank of self belief.
Sometimes when we are faced by obstacles we can feel dwarfed and overwhelmed. In the experience of myself and many others, the final exams that test practical skills and patient … Continue reading Thinking backwards to leap forwards – Filling up the tank of self belief.
