This presentation will cover the key components of self care to help you thrive during internship, how to look after yourself, how to cope with stress, and ways to stay fit, well and happy during your intern year!

The more well you are… the better your state of mind, body and spirit and the more effective you are as as a doctor…..

The more well you the better you will be able to communicate with patients

Being mindful, being present in the moment, being a witness to your emotions and reactions. Being aware of how you interact with people and events

Vitality = is the state of your body and mindset - mental and physical wellbeing

• Energized
• Fit, strong
• Aware of and capable of being in the moment
• Optimistic about the future and what it holds
• Peaceful and calm, able to dissipate stress
• Able to bounce back from adversity
• Immersed in a process of growth
• Having gratitude
• Fueled by a sense of meaning
• Happy

Nourishing relationships – family, friends, work colleagues, patients
– being part of a community
– belonging

Contribution – contributing to the world, to the medical profession; to patient wellbeing, a sence of calling; purpose

It’s about feeling like you’re accessing your full potential, your strengths, your gifts, the deepest parts of your humanity, leaving nothing unrealized or untapped.

Contribution – contributing to the world, to the medical profession; to patient wellbeing, a sence of calling; purpose

It’s about feeling like you’re accessing your full potential, your strengths, your gifts, the deepest parts of your humanity, leaving nothing unrealized or untapped.

Being mindful, being present in the moment, being a witness to your emotions and reactions. Being aware of how you interact with people and events

Importance of sleeping well, eating well and exercise

Take a moment to breathe
5 deep breaths before you start a new task, speak to a patient and speak to your supervisor.

Take a moment to breathe
5 deep breaths before you start a new task, speak to a patient and speak to your supervisor.

Take a moment to breathe
5 deep breaths before you start a new task, speak to a patient and speak to your supervisor.

Take a moment to breathe
5 deep breaths before you start a new task, speak to a patient and speak to your supervisor.

Take a moment to breathe
5 deep breaths before you start a new task, speak to a patient and speak to your supervisor.

The more well you the more likely you will possess attributes of good communication....

The more well you are...links to professionalism which links to better performance

Self kindness and self compassion are key to strength and resilience. Being open and honest and recognising that being vulnerable is courageous and accepting failure as a learning event for future growth.

The brain has gone into panic mode and thinks you are not capable or might fail - reverse this by changing the episode into a challenge, replace the 'I dont think i can do this' into " I can do this, I need to focus and take one step at a time. You can change the way your brain looks at things by using affirmations, developing a mantra or directive phrase.

The idea is to reframe the negative thoughts and develop new scripts. eg 'slow down, Ive been here before' or 'stop, focus' breathe. I can do this.

Challenge yourself - give up one of your most unhealthy vices for your first rotation
such as drinking sugary drinks, ordering takeaways or eating too many sweet treats.
and try and eat more healthy in general

set a goal - write it down

if you think this may be difficult find a friend who shares the same vice and pair up with them

tell the person sitting next to you what your unhealthy vice is

It also might be an idea to clear out your cupboards fridge - through out the bottle of coke, chocolate bars - so you wont be tempted - replace with healthy alternatives

Journaling goals, both learning and personal on a daily basis is worthwhile reflective practice.

acknowledging gratitude and positive accomplishments is a powerful tool for self growth

Changes in sleep and appetite

Feeling down most of the time

Loss of interest of things you enjoy

Increased self criticism and irritability

Difficulty focusing or concentrating

Withdrawing from friends and family

Worrying about things that would never usually worry you

Lowered performance in the clinical setting

Find a GP and see them. Have regular check ups.