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“Do you want to talk about it or be distracted from it” is honestly the best thing you can say to me when I say im sad/in pain etc.
this is really good advice to say to anyone who is upset
Alsooo may I add: “do you want advice or do you just want to vent?” Is also good to add because often unsoliticited advice can further hurt someone who really just wanted a listening ear.
Hello! I'm gonna start university after summer and im really scared about having to do Bio Chem Phys and Math in the same semester do u happen to have helpful links for me to prepare with? Thank you!!
hey!! that sounds like a tough schedule, but i’m sure you can do it :)) i’ve got some resources here, n there are other posts linked in most of them!
math
top 5 math tips by @etudiance
studying math by @noteology
math resources and links by @ashleigh-studies
math by @areistotle
as a big math nerd, what really helped me is knowing things conceptually; if you know why these principles work, it rly helps u figure out which formula/process to use when u come up against a tough problem. it’s wayy more useful than memorizing a process!!
biology
how to study biology by @premedtomd
ap bio masterpost (not just for ap students) by @thlstle
biology resources by @study-well
chemistry
how to study general chemistry by @studygene
how to study for chemistry by @glaes
chemistry by @areistotle
chemistry resources by @litearature
physics
physics resources and links by @ashleigh-studies
youtube channels for physics students by @the-astro-girl
succeed in physics by @motivatedhealthysuccess
i hope this helped!! if anyone else has any other resources, feel free to add them on :)
1. Make sure all homework assignments up to the exam are completed and I understand them.
2. Take previous quizzes and do corrections for problems I got wrong. After I retake them on my own time to make sure I understand the material.
3. Practice problems for the topics I am not confident about!
4. Honestly, for math, all I do is practice the material over and over again.
5. If I need help, I go to the professors because they are the ones who are teaching the material and the ones the create the exams, so they know best.
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… and here is a gift for all of us.
How to finish that last minute assignment
I can not count the number of times this trick has saved my ass.
And people say Tumblr doesn’t teach you life skills…
this will come in handy one day
ATTENTION GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013: COLLEGE SURVIVAL 101
Reblogging for future reference..
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!!!!
I’M GRADUATING COLLEGE IN TWO WEEKS! WHERE THE FUCK HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!?!
me realizing my experiences with sewing have been a lie this whole goddamn time:
I don’t know about human surgeons, but that’s a suture pattern I use to close skin all the time and you can see why.
I forgot vets existed for a moment and that comment made me wonder what Cryptid had gotten a doctorate and was performing surgery.
Dearest creature in creation, Study English pronunciation. I will teach you in my verse Sounds like corpse, corps, horse, and worse. I will keep you, Suzy, busy, Make your head with heat grow dizzy. Tear in eye, your dress will tear. So shall I! Oh hear my prayer. Just compare heart, beard, and heard, Dies and diet, lord and word, Sword and sward, retain and Britain. (Mind the latter, how it’s written.) Now I surely will not plague you With such words as plaque and ague. But be careful how you speak: Say break and steak, but bleak and streak; Cloven, oven, how and low, Script, receipt, show, poem, and toe. Hear me say, devoid of trickery, Daughter, laughter, and Terpsichore, Typhoid, measles, topsails, aisles, Exiles, similes, and reviles; Scholar, vicar, and cigar, Solar, mica, war and far; One, anemone, Balmoral, Kitchen, lichen, laundry, laurel; Gertrude, German, wind and mind, Scene, Melpomene, mankind. Billet does not rhyme with ballet, Bouquet, wallet, mallet, chalet. Blood and flood are not like food, Nor is mould like should and would. Viscous, viscount, load and broad, Toward, to forward, to reward. And your pronunciation’s OK When you correctly say croquet, Rounded, wounded, grieve and sieve, Friend and fiend, alive and live. Ivy, privy, famous; clamour And enamour rhyme with hammer. River, rival, tomb, bomb, comb, Doll and roll and some and home. Stranger does not rhyme with anger, Neither does devour with clangour. Souls but foul, haunt but aunt, Font, front, wont, want, grand, and grant, Shoes, goes, does. Now first say finger, And then singer, ginger, linger, Real, zeal, mauve, gauze, gouge and gauge, Marriage, foliage, mirage, and age. Query does not rhyme with very, Nor does fury sound like bury. Dost, lost, post and doth, cloth, loth. Job, nob, bosom, transom, oath. Though the differences seem little, We say actual but victual. Refer does not rhyme with deafer. Fe0ffer does, and zephyr, heifer. Mint, pint, senate and sedate; Dull, bull, and George ate late. Scenic, Arabic, Pacific, Science, conscience, scientific. Liberty, library, heave and heaven, Rachel, ache, moustache, eleven. We say hallowed, but allowed, People, leopard, towed, but vowed. Mark the differences, moreover, Between mover, cover, clover; Leeches, breeches, wise, precise, Chalice, but police and lice; Camel, constable, unstable, Principle, disciple, label. Petal, panel, and canal, Wait, surprise, plait, promise, pal. Worm and storm, chaise, chaos, chair, Senator, spectator, mayor. Tour, but our and succour, four. Gas, alas, and Arkansas. Sea, idea, Korea, area, Psalm, Maria, but malaria. Youth, south, southern, cleanse and clean. Doctrine, turpentine, marine. Compare alien with Italian, Dandelion and battalion. Sally with ally, yea, ye, Eye, I, ay, aye, whey, and key. Say aver, but ever, fever, Neither, leisure, skein, deceiver. Heron, granary, canary. Crevice and device and aerie. Face, but preface, not efface. Phlegm, phlegmatic, ass, glass, bass. Large, but target, gin, give, verging, Ought, out, joust and scour, scourging. Ear, but earn and wear and tear Do not rhyme with here but ere. Seven is right, but so is even, Hyphen, roughen, nephew Stephen, Monkey, donkey, Turk and jerk, Ask, grasp, wasp, and cork and work. Pronunciation (think of Psyche!) Is a paling stout and spikey? Won’t it make you lose your wits, Writing groats and saying grits? It’s a dark abyss or tunnel: Strewn with stones, stowed, solace, gunwale, Islington and Isle of Wight, Housewife, verdict and indict. Finally, which rhymes with enough, Though, through, plough, or dough, or cough? Hiccough has the sound of cup. My advice is to give up!!!
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For some, studying at a university far away from home seems like a dream come true, whereas for others just the thought of moving makes them anxious. Nonetheless, more and more young adults decide to take up studies miles away from their families and friends. If you are one of the people who are planning to do so in the near future, here are some tips we’ve got for you!
1. Get familiar with the new city
Visiting the city in which your new university is situated beforehand and getting familiar with its topography, public transport and key places is really helpful. This way you can explore some parts of it while you still don’t have any classes and assignments to worry about. Spending just one day wandering around could ensure you that you want to spend the next couple of years there or make you change your mind while it’s still not too late for it!
2. Find the right accommodation
Whether you’re planning to live in a student dorm or a shared flat there are a couple of things that make your accommodation choice a good one. Check the public transport stops nearby or look for places within walking distance from your university buildings. Make sure that in your new place there is some space just for you - it’s really important especially if you’re going to be sharing a bathroom and kitchen with a number of other people!
3. Pack the essentials
You will definitely not be able to take everything you own with you when you leave for university. Try making a list of absolute essentials including clothes, bedding, toiletries and so on. But don’t plan on taking too much because the whole process of moving will be extremely difficult with an overload of stuff. Plus, you can probably buy most of your stationery and textbooks when you’ve already moved in.
4. Plan out your weeks
We’re pretty sure we mention the aspect of planning in all of our posts but trust us, it really is necessary! If you plan your term in advance it will be a lot easier to get settled into the new situation and create a new routine. Make sure to save some time for activities outside of university such as workouts, meetings with friends, going out to the cinema an so on. This way you won’t get overwhelmed by the university workload.
5. Join clubs and societies
Most universities offer a variety of clubs and societies that students can join, enabling students to branch out and follow their passions. Not only can it be a really good way to meet new people and make friends but also to explore and find what interests you the most. Don’t be afraid of searching- try out a number of different societies before you find the perfect match for you.
6. Look for a nearby sports club/gym
It’s really important not to ditch doing sports while at university. Not only does it help you stay in shape but also is a fun way of taking a break from studying. Exercising for 30-60 minutes at least 3 times a week is an amazing way to destress and maintain balance in your life. If you’re having a hard time finding motivation- ask a friend to workout with you!
7. Track your expenses
Whether you have a student loan, are receiving a scholarship or earning money working, it’s crucial to keep up with all of your incomes and expenses. If you find it hard to control the amount of money you spend just by checking your bank account, you can use a simple excel spreadsheet to track all of your monthly expenses (there are even some samples which you can find on the Internet). This way an empty bank account won’t surprise you!
8. Make new friends
Sometimes you will leave for university together with your friends but usually everyone from your year chooses a different city to go to and you end up moving alone. Not knowing anyone in a completely new city is not an easy addition to the tough beginnings of adulting. But most universities organise all sorts of social events where you can meet new people and create a group of friends who are in the same boat as you are.
9. Visit your home every once in a while Some of us can get homesick very easily and it’s completely obvious to plan a trip home every now and then. Seeing your family, friends and pets after a couple of weeks apart can be both emotional and inspiring for further work. However, if you don’t miss your home that much or simply just don’t want/can’t visit your family that often, maybe try to call your parents every once in a while or visit them for holidays or breaks. They miss you too, believe us!
10. Have fun!
A lot of people say that university years were the best years of their lives. Sure, the beginning of adulthood may be quite challenging, but you can still have fun while you struggle! It’s your time to experiment and gain experience- try out as many new things as possible, invest in self growth and learn whatever you can. Your future self will be thankful for that.
If you’ve found these tips useful, please check out our other master posts!
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Could you expand on your tamiflu views, please? Both of the little Venges(2 and 7) have come down with flu, and both were prescribed Tamiflu. But based on your anecdote and what my adult doctor told me, I’m hesitant to have them take it.
Tamiflu isn’t as effective as we once thought it was. It’s really only effective if you start using it within 48 hours of first symptoms and in those cases it shortens the duration of the typical 10 day flu by about a day. It also has some nasty side effects. It can cause profuse vomiting and diarrhea which can be counterproductive in kids with the flu. It also causes behavior disturbances, delirium, and self-injury. Those are not very common but I have seen them. There is also a risk of something called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Nercolysis which although rare can be serious and potentially fatal. So when you pull it all together, Tamiflu is a relatively high risk medicine that offers *potential* (not even gauranteed) of a small benefit.
I’m my practice I only give it to certain high risk groups such as ex-premies with chronic lung disease, brittle asthmatics (those who frequently end up in the hospital and have required ICU care for their asthma), or if they are in the house with an immunocompramized individual.
I hope that answers your (and other people’s) questions but feel free to hit me up with a follow-up if required.
Extra! Extra! Get a pediatrician’s insights on Tamiflu risks/benefits here!
Rape Escape
Easy and very effective
Requires nothing but your body
Includes attack
Very useful to know, pass and share please.
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I don’t mean to impose a personal favour on you guys, but I really would like to ask that everyone who follows me reblog this.
I don’t think I made it very clear but last month I was sexually assaulted by someone who I thought was my friend (I don’t want to talk about it don’t ask), and it’s… really fucked with my head.
Had I known this a month ago I would have been able to get away.
So, essentially, I’m really pleading with you to reblog this so everyone who follows you doesn’t get stuck in the same position I was with no way out.
I mean again I don’t want the point of this to be my sob story or whatever but if you could reblog this it would seriously mean a lot
and im asking to all of my followers who see this post in your dashboard to please press play to this video, you never know when this is gonna be
useful, PLEASE DON’T IGNORE IT.
This is one of the first moves I was taught in Krav Maga, and it is one of the most effective.
It took me about a half hour to get down with practice, but once you get it, it’s an intuitive movement.
Please pass this along, it will save lives.
Important
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Always signal boost. Stay safe everyone.
WATCH THIS SHIT!! It’s easy, and it’s important. Please, please stay safe
I don’t care if it doesn’t match your “theme” or whatever, this could save someone from a lifetime of psychological trauma, PLEASE reblog it!!!
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HOW TO WRITE A STRONG ESSAY
I recently got an ask about how to write an introductory paragraph for an essay so I thought I’d do a post about how to write a good essay.
** Important Points ** For essays in high school, use third person unless the teacher specifically tells you not too. It’s more academic and professional while first person sounds really informal. I’ve heard that in college it’s different but again, it depends on the class. Stay on the safe side and use third person unless otherwise specified. Also, try to be as sophisticated and mature as you can. This makes the essay sound smarter and makes it easier to read.
1) INTRODUCTION
Try to think of an upside down pyramid here. You start off broad and end off tapered to a point (specific). The formula for writing a good intro is this: hook, background info, introduce topic of discussion, and thesis. In the pyramid example, the hook is the broad and the thesis is the narrow. The intro is usually around 8 sentences long.
Hook: Unlike what you’ve probably been told through out high school, the hook is not necessarily a wow statement. It’s typically a broad idea that relates to the topic of discussion. I usually use historical facts or common wisdom and go from there. I then follow it up with a sentence that elaborates on my hook and a sentence that connects my hook with the background info.
Background Info: Here you give the reader some context as to what you will be discussing in your essay. It sets the scene for the topic you’re discussing. Try to be concise.
Introduce the Topic of Discussion: Here you give a brief summary of the points you’re arguing/discussing. It should be one sentence per body paragraph and again, be clear and concise and avoid merely summarizing the plot. This part should cover the gist of your ideas.
Thesis: This should be a longer complex sentence that summarizes your point of view and ideas. This is one of the most important parts of the essay so crafting a good thesis is crucial.
I did a more detailed post about the introduction with an example introduction paragraph HERE.
2) BODY PARAGRAPHS
The meat of your essay. Here is where you state your arguments and defend them with supporting evidence from literature, articles, or even your personal experience. I would generally limit one argument per body paragraph. Which reminds me, most likely you have been taught the canned five paragraph essay. Some people write all their essays in five paragraph format because they thing that is the only way to go. Really, you can do four+ body paragraphs with the common numbers being four and six. It depends on the essay. When writing your body paragraph you need this structure: topic sentence, three points, three examples of supporting evidence, conclusion. Body paragraphs typically fall between 8 -15 sentences.
Topic Sentence: This is similar to a thesis. Here you’re stating the argument that you are proving in a clear and concise sentence.
Three Points: There’s a rule of thumb that you generally want to have three points about each argument and have a piece of supporting evidence for each point. I’m going to start with the three points first. Basically, you want three ideas about your argument that show why it’s valid. For example if you’re trying to argue that cheese is dairy, your three points are it’s made of milk, it’s featured in the dairy section of the grocery store, and the FDA labels it as dairy.
Three Examples of Supporting Evidence: These are usually quotes from other sources or the piece of literature you’re analyzing that support the three points of your argument. To use the really bad cheese example from above, for the milk point you’d use an ingredients label from a package of cheese, for the grocery store point you’d get a sheet with the department labels and the produce in those departments, and for the FDA point you’d find a quote from their website.
Conclusion: This is a sentence or two that wraps up your body paragraph. It should briefly summarize the points you discussed or the topic sentence and help transition into the next paragraph.
2) a. COUNTER ARGUMENT PARAGRAPHS
This paragraph is NOT necessary for most essays. However, some do require them so it’s important to know how to approach them. Depending on whom you ask, they’ll either tell you that the counter argument paragraph goes in the middle of your body paragraphs, or at the end. Personally I prefer the end but the middle is more correct. Placing it in the middle allows you to end on a strong note but I think it’s a matter of personal preference. The counter argument is used to present an opposing view point and say why it’s wrong. This can strengthen your argument if it’s done properly but ruin it if it’s done wrong so tread carefully. The only thing different from the body paragraph structure is the topic sentence.
Topic Sentence: Here you need a specific template to start the paragraph properly. I usually use: It may be argued that _______________ but there is sufficient evidence to show that _______________. The first blank is filled with the opposing argument and the last blank is your argument. There are different ways to structure this sentence but this is the one I use.
The rest of the paragraph is the same as the body paragraph: you get three points as to why the counter argument is wrong and three points to support it. Then you end with a typical concluding sentence.
3) CONCLUSION
This is where you wrap up your arguments and finish strong. It has three components: a restatement of your thesis, summary of your arguments, and general statement to wrap it up. Think of the right side up pyramid this time. The pointy end is the thesis and the bottom is the general statement that closes your essay. A conclusion is typically 5 sentences long.
Restatement of Thesis: This is pretty self explanatory; you restate the thesis using different language than you used in your intro.
Summary of Arguments: Here you briefly touch upon the arguments you covered in your essay. Again, clear and concise, and whatever you do, DO NOT introduce new information. It can ruin the amazing essay you worked so hard on.
General Statement: A general statement is a broad idea that you use to tie your entire essay together. It’s kind of like the hook but should be more relevant to your essay.
And that is how you write a killer essay. I use this technique whenever I write and it has never failed me. Hopefully if will help you improve your writing! If you have any questions, feel free to hit up my ask box.
A list of random tips I learned during college:
If you are in a new city with no friends, go out alone. It might seem weird but you will get to spend quality time with yourself + possibly meet some people. Just stay safe, be where there are other people, avoid sketchy neighborhoods and don’t go out too late!
Carry your college ID everywhere and don’t be afraid to ask if a store has college discounts!
Take. Notes. Of. Everything. You might think “eh I’ll remember this”. You won’t. Write it down.
Replace your morning coffee for green tea, it is less likely to give you an energy crash later in the day, and take coffee as a pick me up later in the afternoon
Take a break from studying every hour or so, but don’t use your phone/computer. Go out for a walk, stretch, drink some water, shower. It will help you focus better
SKINCARE TIP: steam your face by boiling some water and putting some sage in it, then putting your face above the pot with a towel covering your head and the pot. It will help open up your pores and clean them
Things to always have around: coconut oil (for hair care, removing makeup, dry skin, cooking..) and baking soda (removing stains, face peeling, good for your gums..)
MEAL PREP!! Or at least shop for the following week so you are less likely to eat out, and eat crap!
Try new things, you might not be great at them, but you also might find something you are passionate about.
MEDITATE. If you don’t know how, download a guided meditation app (like Headspace). Meditation is great for reducing stress and boosting productivity. Also a great thing to do on your study break.
Don’t stare at any screens before bed, it WILL make you fall asleep harder and fuck up the quality of your sleep. Instead try reading, meditating, doing skincare, journaling.
Speaking of journaling, get a bullet journal. Write down your thoughts, plan your week, your month, write to do lists and shopping lists, and just use it as a creative outlet. You don’t have to be a great artist, it doesn’t matter, just let it all out on the paper.
Making the perfect study plan
Exams are getting closer and now is the perfect time to create a solid study plan to get motivated and be productive. Here are some tips to help you making your study plan!
You don’t need a fancy planner. You can just use Excel to create it as you like and it will be more than enough!
Make a list of all the topics you have to study and gather similar subjects in the same category. Then, classify them by priority order.
Estimate the amount of time you’ll need to study each topic. Don’t underestimate it : you have to take all the time you need to understand and memorize, otherwise you’ll end up rushing things up and not being productive enough. I remember adding 1 hour more than I thought I would need so I could have plenty of time to go deeper in the subject without stressing myself out.
Know when you’re the most effective and do the hardest tasks in that moment. Keep the lighter subjects for the rest of the day. When I was doing my first med school year I would always study chemistry and physics in the mornings and the rest in the afternoon and evening !
Plan your breaks and meals. If you want to watch an episode from your favorite TV show, plan it. Your free time is important too! Make to create time for daily activities that fulfill you :)
Plan your delay! Set a day in your planner where you just catch up on everything you’re late on so you don’t get super stressed if your study day didn’t go as planned ! I always use my Sundays as « delay days » haha
If you have enough time, try to plan review sessions of the topics you’ve already seen. When I was studying anatomy I would make review sessions one day a week so I could memorize in the best way possible.
Also, plan a day or half a day to test yourself. Do it early enough to re-adjust your study plan if you feel like you have to spend more time reviewing a certain topic!
And you, what are your “planning habits”? Do you use a planner ?
Please reblog and like this post if you want more tips like this one!
101 Ways to be Productive When Classes Are Not In Session
Get a job
Learn guitar
Learn piano
Study a new language
Purchase new study materials for the next semester (i.e new notebooks, a new pencil bag, a new backpack, new pencils, pens, or highlighters – 10/10 would recommend Crayola SuperTips they are extremely cheap!)
Clean your room
Clean your apartment/home
Make your bed
Make a list of your goals
Exercise
Write
Find a new podcast (for my pre-law friends, I recommend Think Like A Lawyer)
Read a new book or read all of the books you have bought but not been able to read yet
Clean out your closet - donate clothes you do not wear anymore to Goodwill
Clean out your car/wash your car (actually necessary to ensure that dirt does not accumulate in its parts - TRUST ME)
Be a tourist in your own city - find a new coffee shop you might like to study at when classes resume
Try new recipes - learn to cook by watching Youtube videos
Start a new skin care routine (I recommend Noxema {app $4} for your face wash, follow it up with Witch Hazel {app $6} and finish with Tea Tree Oil {app $8}!)
Start a new blog (or check out my new blog @tiny-personal-aesthetics-thing I know I’m shameless)
Volunteer at local animal shelters, retirement homes, hospitals, libraries, Habitat for Humanity, etc.
Redecorate your room - try moving your bed or furniture around and see how it changes the fung shui (if you are into that)
Learn about photography
Work on your mental and physical health
Take your dog for a walk - I’m sure they would appreciate it
Ride a horse
Create a budget for yourself
Start a bujo
Draw
Paint
Watch a documentary
Create goals for next semester
Reflect on this past semester
Learn self-defense
Visit a museum or a park
Sell items you don’t want anymore on apps such as Letgo or via the Facebook Market
Start gardening
Call friends/family you haven’t heard from in awhile
Write friends/family you haven’t heard from in awhile
Go for a hike
Improve your vocabulary using resources such as: vocabulary.com, or enhancemyvocabulary.com
Fix your sleep schedule (!!!)
Learn about your family history
Utilize Khan Academy videos to brush up on math, science, or humanities
Clean out your email inbox
Get a test prep book for the LSAT/MCAT/GRE
Talk to an adultier adult in the field you wish to enter regarding your career options
Work on your resume
Increase your typing speed using websites such as: typing.com, typeracer.com, or rapidtyping.com
Write thank you notes to professors/instructors/advisors that you found particularly helpful - or to friends/family/mentors that also helped you out
Get your planner organized for the new semester (or buy a planner if you haven’t already)
Find and price the textbooks and access codes you will need for the coming semester
Jazz up/update your social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to reflect more on your professionalism (if you have those)
Update your style - new semester, new clothes, new you
Go swimming - nice low impact exercise
Find a professional to shadow
Find an internship
Find scholarship opportunities (create a new email account to specifically use for scholarships!)
Get a head start on the classes you will be taking by self-studying (a plethora of free information exists on the internet)
Be a mentor - tutor high schoolers/junior high students for SAT/ACT prep, or generally for whatever subjects they need help in
Do manual labor - fix something, build something, mow the yard, clean the gutters
Do yoga
Work on breathing exercises
Treat yourself
Learn to say no
Go on graduate school tours
Travel (can be near or far, cheap or expensive - know your budget)
Do your own research project
Take an online sample course via edX,or Coursera
Start your graduate school application
Pet sit for someone
House sit for someone
Start your own Youtube channel
Work on your handwriting
Try sculpting
Attend networking events
Attend leadership events
Start a fundraiser for a cause
Learn to code
Study abroad - or solidify a study abroad trip
Create a four year plan for your degree
Visit family
Visit a friend
Get letters of recommendation
Get crafty
Take a practice test for the LSAT/ MCAT/ GRE
Take all of your loose change to a CoinStar and exchange them for cash
Learn about where your food comes from
Drink more water
Find an audio book to listen to when you are in the car or on the bus
Catch up on your laundry
Forge new good habits such as utilizing a planner or making your bed every day
Start a compost pile
Grow your own herbs
Start meal prepping/meal planning
Play basketball
Play tennis
Get a haircut
Organize your desk
Organize your laptop
Learn about astronomy
Rest, relax, and recuperate for the semester to come
What Motivates Wayfaring?
I know medical school is a long time ago for you. I’m still studying (2nd year in Germany) but I wanted to ask you what motivated and what still motivates you the most. I struggled A LOT with depression and panic disorder but am now in a good place. But still. I want to work with people and help but have to sit at home and learn biochemistry. What helps you most when you feel like you are not doing what you are supposed to be doing “being a doctor” but rather exhausting stuff? -anon
I’ve emphasized in the past that I operate more out of hustle than motivation. I don’t always have some feel-good reason for doing the things I do. I do them because they have to be done or because I need a paycheck to pay my student loans and mortgage. That’s adulting.
Most of the boring things I do at work are motivated by my relationships with my patients. Ultimately I became a doctor because I feel called to serve Jesus through serving my fellow man, but I can’t say that I’m always thinking the holiest thoughts when I’m filling out my 5th prior authorization form of the week. Sometimes I fill out that PA because I don’t want to hear Mrs. Jones use insurance coverage as another excuse as to why her blood sugars are so high. Doing that boring stuff is sometimes just as important as making decisions about what medication they should be on. It’s how I am able to help people.
A need for justice often motivates me. I hate filling out reports for DFACS and APS, but I want the children and disabled adults in my practice to be taken care of, so I have to be a voice for them when they are being wronged. It would make my job of helping them be healthy even harder if I just ignored the people and things in their lives that hurt their progress.
Seeing my patients as my family helps motivate me sometimes. I get really tired of faxing and re-faxing (right now because if they aren’t in today insurance won’t cover the service) those pediatric ST orders to the place whose fax machine always seems to be down, but if that baby was mine, I’d want her to be able to learn to eat in a way that sustains her and allows her to grow. I hate talking to specialists on the phone because I’m self conscious and always think they think I’m an idiot, but if I need to beg a cardiologist to do a cath because I’m convinced that Mr. Smith is having unstable angina, then I’ll beg because I would do the same for my grandfather.
In your case, anon, remind yourself that every most things you learn in medical school are going to build on each other and that they will eventually allow you to help patients. You have to have that base to be able to take the next step. You might think learning about vitamin A metabolism is boring (and it is), but you will need to know about the fat soluble vitamins one day when you take care of a patient with Cystic Fibrosis or who has short-gut syndrome. I think that ultimately putting myself in a potential patient’s shoes in my mind keeps me motivated to do the boring stuff. Maybe that can help you too.
What makes them happy~♡
(trans)
dealing with the worst case scenario
your condom breaks
you feel a lump on your breast
your friends are ignoring you
you’re stranded on an island
you got rejected by a crush
you get into a car accident
you got stung by a bee/wasp
you got fired from your job
you’re in an earthquake
your tattoo gets infected
your house is on fire
you’re lost in the woods
you get arrested abroad
you get robbed
your partner cheated on you
you’re on a ship that’s sinking
you fall into ice
you’re stuck in an elevator
you hit a deer with your car
you have food poisoning
your pet passed away
you fall off of a horse
you or your friend has alcohol poisoning
you have toxic shock syndrome
your house has a gas leak
I feel like this could be useful in my future
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