What Is Decision Fatigue and How Do I Avoid It During Long Shifts?
Quick answer: Decision fatigue is mental exhaustion that builds from the sheer number of choices you make during a shift. To limit it, sort your tasks at the start of the shift, batch small tasks together, take brief resets between patients, automate low-value decisions with templates and planning, and protect short recharge windows. As a […]
How Do I Stop Feeling Overwhelmed at Work as a Doctor?
Quick answer: Stop feeling overwhelmed at work by building small resets into your day instead of waiting for a lighter workload or system change. Spend two minutes in your car choosing three words for who you want to be, use a 4-minute mind reset between patients, and add pause points throughout your shift. Simple, science-backed […]
You Didn’t Lose Your Empathy. You’re Just Exhausted
Quick answer: Feeling a loss of empathy usually reflects exhaustion rather than a lost ability to care. Constant exposure to trauma, fear, and responsibility leads the mind to build protective walls that can feel like numbness. Empathy can return through small, consistent moments of presence, such as a 2-minute reset between patients, supported by boundaries […]