ABC of Change for DoctorsABC of Change for Doctors is an A to Z guide promoting a healthy work/life balance for medical professionals. This book is written in the same easy to read and straight forward style of its companion volume Prescription for Change for Doctors Who Want a Life (Second Edition ISBN 1 85775 761 0) and contains many practical tools for personal development. It is energising reading for doctors at all levels and specialties, medical mentors, teachers and trainers, and also careers advisors and counsellors. Susan E Kersley is a qualified doctor and regularly writes for BMJ Career Focus, speaks at the BMJ Careers Fair, and runs workshops on self care for doctors. |
Contents
is for Daily Dare Declaration Delegate Demand Do it | 15 |
H is for Habitual Handle Happiness Head Health Heart Help | 31 |
is for Language Learn Let go Lightness Limbic Listen | 47 |
N is for Needs Negative Networking New New life No 5555 | 59 |
S is for Sadness Seasons Selfcare Selfesteem Simple Success | 75 |
W is for Way forward What When Why Window of opportunity | 91 |
Why an ABC of Change for Doctors? | 107 |
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Page 109 - They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.