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How are you? Your feelings are valid For many of us, it is the first time experiencing a pandemic. It’s a very unusual situation to be in, so there is no ‘normal’ way to react. Whether you’re scared, sad, anxious, or angry, every feeling is valid. Maybe you’re actually feeling great – that’s okay too. …
In my last blog post, I used the term “burnout”. From it has ensued a thought-provoking debate on Twitter about whether this word is now outdated and we should be calling it “moral injury”. I have carefully considered some of the points that were raised, and I aim to share my own views as well …
Any type-A personalities out there? <Puts hand up> Burnout is common in many industries, including the medical profession, which attracts many driven and ambitious individuals. This lends itself to a motivated group of workers, but at the same time it makes the group vulnerable to burning out. First of all, what is burnout? Burnout is …
I got a lump in my throat. Gut feeling. Trust your gut. I feel sick to my stomach. Hard/bitter pill to swallow. Gut instinct. Butterflies in your stomach. Emotional eating. Gut-wrenching. Misery guts. Gut reaction. You’ve got guts. Kick in the guts. Hate your guts. Love your guts. Hangry. Comfort food. I don’t have the …