Transitioning Reflection

Transitioning, my third lesson I want to carry on with me through my medical education and beyond is the importance of making time for other things. Even though the lesson seems similar in theory as my first lesson, making time for other things is a priority that many people fail to hold in practice. I am sure everyone can understand the importance of this lesson as being engaged in other activities helps keep one grounded and not getting lost in one’s profession. However, class discussion has brought up how medicine is a career where workaholics thrive, and it rewards people who sacrifice much in its name. Because of this stance, one must be extra cautious to engage in habits outside of medicine. Like exercise, one must commit to this when

Additionally, I will continue to engage in the hobbies I enjoy during my free time, such as biking, reading, and exercising. By continuing those hobbies now, I will ensure I do not lose them in my tumultuous life as a physician, and although their will be days that I fail to commit to these practices, I will endeavor to make sure I stay committed to them the next day. Medicine is as much about keeping oneself through the process as it is important to keeping the patient alive. Engaging in a reserved time for other things in my present schedule while I do not have to worry about many burdens, I will understand the value of reserved time for when the going does get tough. As Jim Rohn said, “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time”. It is easy now to say that I would not miss big events in my family’s life; however, when one is faced with an endless load of troubled patients, it becomes hard to turn down work in favor of family. In Dr. Barron’s discussion, I remember remarking about how no matter who you pick, whether work or family, you will disappoint one