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Are we addicted to work? The rise of Toxic Productivity (10 minute read)
This blog post explores the concept of toxic productivity, its triggers, its effects and a 10 point plan to break the cycle!
I failed. A story of how you will get past your failure and succeed. (3 min read)
This post is for those that have failed, be it a part of the primary frca, or any exam for that matter! 3 easy steps that you MUST take if you want to work past your failure.
Practical Paediatrics for the Primary FRCA (5 minute read)
I’ve put together an infographic which contains an overview of paediatrics, the things you need to know and some essential doses and calculations you can always refer back to!
I’ll also be discussing some more practical considerations in a little more detail.
The Post Exam Wind Down (2 mins read)
Reframe your thoughts, Rebalance your cortisol levels and Reset your life! Easy strategies and practical advice to get you back to your normal.
5 ways to boost your History Station marks in 5 minutes!
Our history and communication workshops have been so well received that we thought we’d share some of our golden nuggets with you!
Sometimes even the easiest seeming stations can throw some curve balls at you, so here’s 5 ways in which you can boost the marks in your history station in 5 minutes!
Ace your Primary FRCA using Science (2 min read)
3 scientific ways to improve your performance and make sure you are at your best.
Last minute Cram?
With just under 2 weeks to go we’ve put together a selection of hot topics for you to squeeze in before the action all kicks off!
The Sustainability Pledge (5 min read)
Global warming means we can no longer take our coffee for granted. How can we be sustainable in our healthcare practice?
TIVA – a helpful guide to get you started… (7 mins read)
A helpful guide to get you started in your day-to-day TIVA practice
How to find and maintain focus (5 min read)
Aleesha summarises a framework on how to find and maintain focus using scientific evidence. Passing the Primary FRCA requires an ability to manage goals, the environment and yourself.
A brief introduction to the Vortex approach (5 min read)
The Vortex Approach is tool you can use, aimed at promoting safer decision making practices when it comes to the difficult airway..
Reclaim your time! (5 min read)
“I don’t have enough time for this!”. Here I share 3 easy ways to reclaim your time.
4 Steps to building a revision habit (6 min read)
How to use scientific methods to make revision part of your daily habits. Habit building requires some practice but with 4 steps you can transform the way you approach tasks.
Three scientific revision techniques to help you succeed (3 min read)
Three scientifically proven techniques to help you prepare for medical examinations. Active recall, Feynman technique and spaced repetition.
Imposter Syndrome: Part 1 (5 min read)
Imposter Syndrome is common in medical professionals - the sense of “not feeling good enough” when in reality you are successful . This article looks at what imposter syndrome is and well as 7 ways to fight this feeling of inadequacy. Imposter syndrome prevents you from achieving your full potential.
Appreciative Inquiry - a sustainable approach to development (5 min read)
Appreciative Inquiry is an easy way to make sure you are getting the most out of daily interactions. "Good things happen when you approach an issue with a different mindset". Skills to use in anaesthetics. Three easy ways to learn from failure, develop your mindset and succeed at work.
How to make personal changes stick (3 min read)
Ways to make those personal changes stick. Know your why, make a plan, publicly commit, visualise the end goal.