It is a common mistake that people in the caring professions for example doctors, forget how important it is to look after themselves. They may well be perfectionists and believe also that they must [...]]]> When you care for yourself you will inevitably be in a better state to care for others more effectively.

It is a common mistake that people in the caring professions for example doctors, forget how important it is to look after themselves. They may well be perfectionists and believe also that they must always put the care of others in front of caring for themselves. This frequently

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.