Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe on the verge of burnout? The non-stop demands of work and life can make it hard to keep up, but the conventional advice seems to suggest we can just “organise” our way out of it. Not so. When we’re feeling overwhelmed, todo lists and PostIt notes aren’t the answer. What

None of us looks forward to making a tough decision. On a day-to-day basis, we make so many choices, and as healthcare professionals, those choices have consequences. What if we make the wrong choice? It’s easy to feel decision fatigue, or want to avoid experiencing uncertainty. But what if we practice making smaller decisions, like

We’ve all said yes to things we don’t really want to do, whether it’s go to that dinner party or agree to take on that extra piece of work. Often when we do that, we’re thinking about what the other person wants, and not asking ourselves what we truly want. It’s not just a sense

No parent wants to think about messing up their kids. We worry about being too controlling or failing to meet their needs perfectly. This can lead us to try and fix every problem for them, smoothing their path and preventing failure. But kids need to experience challenges and failures. They help build resilience, teach problem-solving

With appointments and meetings filling every minute, it can feel impossible to prioritise the stuff that isn’t immediately urgent. But constantly focusing on urgent tasks can stop us addressing the deeper strategic and leadership work. This then leads to stress and a feeling of being out of control, as our todo lists never seem to

“Why do you do what you do?” is a big question, and one we all wrestle with from time to time. The answer can change over time, so it’s worth re-asking it regularly, to make sure we’re where we really need to be. In this episode, Dr Mark Shrime joins Rachel to discuss what the

When we’re stressed or tired, we can act in ways that push away the people we love. We tell ourselves they should’ve anticipated our needs, or that they don’t appreciate us. This is probably a sign that an underlying core need isn’t being met. Understanding these needs can help us avoid misinterpreting situations and blaming

Many of us feel stuck in roles that don’t suit us, facing judgment and self-doubt. We might be unhappy with where we are, but not sure how to change… or even if we can. It can be easy to blame ourselves when things don’t feel right, thinking we should be able to cope or enjoy

We’ve all experienced times when we know something’s wrong, but we avoid dealing with it. Whether it’s a job, relationship, or just a general sense of unease, we make small adjustments hoping it’ll fix itself. But this rarely solves the problem. In this quick dip, Rachel sets out the importance of identifying the real issue

When work takes up so much space in our days and our minds, that’s when burnout can start to creep up on us. We become so engrossed in our jobs that it’s hard to switch off, which makes us tired and less effective both in and outside of work. In this remix of episode 188,

We all have an inner critic. It’s that nagging voice that tells us we’re not good enough or that we’ve messed up. This voice can get really loud, especially on tough days, and can lead to burnout. One way to quiet this inner critic is to understand and work with it. Instead of trying to

Interactions between team members can have a big impact on performance and outcomes. Disrespect and hostility can create a threatening environment and hinder collaboration and productivity. In a medical setting, it could literally be a life-or-death situation. The Civility Saves Lives movement aims to raise awareness about the importance of behaviour and promote a culture