If youâre thinking about studying medicine, read this.
Remember that itâs hard for everyone and no one woke up one day knowing it all.
Donât compare yourself to others : you donât know whatâs behind that girl who spends hours at the library, or that guy that claims he knows everything by heart. Do your thing and have faith.
Itâs not because youâve âstudiedâ for 6 hours straight that youâve actually been productive. Quality over quantity, always (I still tend to forget about this sometimes)
Donât ditch physics and chemistry. Also, donât ditch any important textbook chapter to save you time! Youâll thank me later. Â
Please take care of your mental health. Take your medication if you need some, and look for help if youâre feeling stuck.
Try to stay healthy and to keep moving, it actually helps a lot.
Find YOUR study method. Itâs not because everyone else is studying something in a certain way that itâll work for you.
Donât lose too much time on useless details. Focus on key concepts instead.
Nothing is ever like it seems and nothing is ever like you imagined.Â
Stress is only bad if you see it that way. You canât avoid stress but you can see it in a positive way instead. Whenever youâre feeling anxious just close your eyes and take a deep breath and think about something that makes you happy. This could be anything : your cat, your family, a warm cup of tea⌠just imagine something that will put a smile on your face. Youâll feel relieved.
Have faith that the Universe has a plan for you. Accept fear and embrace it with love. Youâre allowed to expect miracles. Â
Sleep is SO IMPORTANT : make sure you sleep at least 7 hours every night! Sleep is actually the best way to memorize what youâve learned in a day.
Delete social media from your phone if itâs bothering/distracting you. Also, remember that ž of what you see on Instagram is fake.
Take real breaks. One hour break wonât make you lose time. Itâll make you more productive, especially if youâve been studying for hours. Your brain will process what youâve learned whilst youâre doing other things.
Learn how to be disciplined. Build a routine. Try to stick to it. But remember to change one thing at a time so you wonât feel overwhelmed.
Please go outside when itâs sunny and get your dose of happiness and vitamin D
Good people exist so please donât be afraid to ask for help.
You will never know what people think of you, and most of the time youâre the only one whoâs been judging yourself.
Donât drink too much coffee.
Meditate, even for 5 minutes each day.
Donât forget to have fun along the way !
While re-reading this I feel like these tips can be applied to everyone and not only med students! Donât hesitate to write your own advice in the comments :)Â
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