At one time or another, you’ve probably had to work at a company that provides service 24/7. If you’ve done shift work you know it’s not fun: your schedule changes every week and you can never sleep or eat when you want. The good thing is, you’re not alone. Millions of people out there are doing shift work, too. No doubt you’re probably reading this at 2 AM—but it’s okay. I … [Read more...] about 15 Things Only People Who Do Shift Work Will Understand

Nurses are humans too. They do become 'superhuman' sometimes, absorbing other people's problems and troubles. But since they are humans too, they are vulnerable to traumas and stresses life will bring. Because like any other normal human being, nurses have their limits too. So, how can nurses overcome these difficult times of their lives? Here are some tips that could … [Read more...] about Tips for Nurses: How to Be Strong during Difficult Times

Every few months when things are slow, someone publishes an article about the imaginary dangers associated with doctors wearing scrubs in public. A recent version is from The Atlantic. An associate editor saw some people in scrubs having lunch in a restaurant and was, of course, horrified. She questioned the magazine’s medical editor, Dr. James Hamblin, whose response was … [Read more...] about Should Doctors and Nurses Wear Scrubs in Public?

How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession Nine of 10 doctors discourage others from joining the profession, and 300 physicians commit suicide every year. When did it get this bad? By the end of this year, it’s estimated that 300 physicians will commit suicide. While depression amongst physicians is not new—a few years back, it was named the second-most suicidal … [Read more...] about How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession

You know what makes highly successful people less stressed, happier and more productive? They know that their personal priorities are worth more than other people’s priorities. Upon waking up, these significantly successful professionals don’t immediately check their email – they make it a point to claim the early hours of the day as their “me” time. After all, these … [Read more...] about 10 Morning Habits of Highly Successful People That Make Them Extraordinary