You have had years of studying Medicine, designing and carrying out and then writing up medical research projects so [...]]]> Are you an overworked doctor who has put aside many of the joys of life because you have been striving for years to reach the pinnacle of the medical profession wherever or whatever you  perceive that to be?

You have had years of studying Medicine, designing and carrying out and then writing up medical research projects so that your name can be listed amongst the good and the great doctors, yet something seems to be missing from your life.

You have gradually come to the realisation that there is more to life than Medicine and yet may be feeling guilty about even having that thought.

What is it about the culture of Medicine which means that many doctors, believe that everything else in life must take second place to progression in your speciality?   Yet there is a dilemma here: senior doctors who have lived this sort of life and don’t want to admit any regrets maintain that in order to be the best medical specialist you need to devote the majority of your time to working as a doctor and learning in and about your chosen  medical speciality.

You may wonder whether to consider ‘success as a doctor,’ ‘success as expected by your   family and friends’ or ‘success encompassing your life as a whole’ as defined by you.

You may be living your life to attain one of these meanings of   success [...]]]> Have you ever stopped for a moment and thought about how you identify ‘success’?

You may wonder whether to consider ‘success as a doctor,’ ‘success as expected by your   family and friends’ or ‘success encompassing your life as a whole’ as defined by you.

You may be living your life to attain one of these meanings of   success while really wishing to move to one of the others, or may find that you fluctuate from one to another depending on who you talk to and how you feel at the time.

If you have been focused entirely on your medical work to the detriment of other aspects of your life then perhaps it’s time to become more aware  that success can include all aspects of your life, not only Medicine.

Many doctors strive to get to the top of their speciality and yet have an un-fulfilling personal life. You may have been encouraged to neglect your personal interests and direct all of your energy and most of your time to achievement in your chosen speciality only to fond that eventually that might be all you have left in your life.

For many doctors finding a balance between work and the rest of life can be a dilemma and a constant challenge.

One of the most common challenges that many doctors face is managing their time effectively. When you aren’t time aware the medical work seems to be endless and takes priority over the rest of your life. This means that your work-life balance suffers. The less you manage your time the more the problem grows. [...]]]>

Time flies

One of the most common challenges that many doctors face is managing their time effectively. When you aren’t time aware the medical work seems to be endless and takes priority over the rest of your life. This means that your work-life balance suffers. The less you manage your time the more the problem grows. You begin to feel overwhelmed and frustrated and become less efficient as a result. You don’t sleep well which also increases the problem. This has an impact on your life outside of work too.