Wellness Tidbits are short writings on habits, advice from mentors, or tidbits from books that have made my life easier during my career in medicine.
In some cases, the tidbits help answer specific questions that are common challenges for residents, such as “How can I build my confidence as an intern?”
They might not all resonate with you, but if you find something that’s helpful, then that is a win for me. Enjoy!
Residency Is Busy. Here’s 10 Tools To Amplify Your Time.
Find out how these tools made my life easier during medical school and residency.
Stack of Charts and Feeling Exhausted? Try This for 5 Minutes for A Quick and Easy Energy Boost.
What if someone told you it was possible to trade just five minutes for a mood and energy boost? Numerous studies have shown how this is an overlooked activity provides big returns with minimal effort.
Success and Happiness: Surprising Evidence That We Might Have It Backwards (And What EM Physicians Can Do About It)
We're often told that if we work hard, we'll be successful. And if we're successful, then we'll be happy. But what if we have this equation is backwards?
3 On-Shift Tricks (Adapted From An Olympic Coach) to Perform Your Best in High-Stress Situations
How do Emergency Medicine residents gain confidence? The techniques from the book “The Confident Mind” by Nathaniel Zinsser, Ph.D. are explored in this post with their applications to Emergency Medicine.
Every Shift Has Its Frustrations. Here’s 1 Simple Trick to Roll With the Punches.
Learn how “Non-Judgemental Awareness” can not only make us happier, but more productive while on shift in the Emergency Department.
2 Subtle (But Impactful) Feedback Phrases to Build a Team That Feels Like a Family
I learned from the book, "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant” a golden nugget for giving feedback: When giving constructive feedback, criticize the general technique, rather than the person. When providing positive feedback, praise the specific person. How might this apply to Emergency Medicine?
1 Easy Way to Connect With Consultants and Create a Friendly and Collaborative Emergency Department
“I always say that I’ll go first... That means that if I’m checking out at the store, I’ll say hello first. If I’m coming across somebody and make eye contact, I’ll smile first. Go first, because - not at all times, but most times - it comes in your favor.”
Balancing Shifts, Charts, and Deadlines: This Refreshing Thought Will Leave You Feeling Calm, Motivated, and In-Control.
A career in Emergency Medicine isn’t a resume of bullet points of your successes or achievements, but rather a book with hundreds of pages filled with lush imagery of your failures, moments, successes, people, and memories. This podcast provided me with both a meaningful perspective shift, and a profound sense of calm.
Busy Department? Try This 2-Second Exercise And Feel a Little Lighter.
Do you ever have a moment where you're feeling a little stressed or overwhelmed on shift in the Emergency Department? This quick, simple technique might make your next shift feel a little easier.
Life Stressors Are Different in 2022: How These Three “M’s” Can Help Battle Burnout
Throughout history, humans have traditionally dealt with stress in short and complete cycles. However, many modern day stressors do not follow this pattern. Learn how this slight schedule shift can help you find balance and perform at your best in the Emergency Department.
Lessons from a Google Director Applied to Emergency Medicine: A Simple Trick to Make Each Shift Feel More Rewarding
What was your favorite, most memorable moment of last week? How about last month? For most of us, looking back at our calendars displays days filled with shifts and tasks. What if there was a better way to review our calendars? Learn how this perspective shift can make our work feel more meaningful.
How 1 Surprising Lesson in Philosophy Can Elevate Your On-Shift Decision-Making.
If we can make a distinction between what we can change and cannot change, we'll not only feel a lot better, but we'll be a lot more productive on shift.
Pre-Shift Priming: 1 Simple Habit to Enter A Shift Ready to Rock and Roll
If you hear one hundred compliments and one insult, what do you remember? Of course, the insult. Learn how to priming your state of mind to handle challenges with a positive light as they come your way.