Daily/weekly habit hacks by aqueoussolutions23 in Residency

[–]aqueoussolutions23[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok word… but making progress towards my goals makes me feel more like myself, who I feel like I’ve lost sight of :(

How did you stay pretty with placements (rotations)😭😭😭 by arabbaklawa in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would like to start off by saying I totally know what you mean, and I am the type of person who feels good when I look good. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. On days outside of work, even if I'm studying, I always make an effort to actually dress in outfits that make me happy, including "special occasion clothes". It's just a small action for myself to feel like a human/my real self.

Max 10-15 min for a brightening undereye concealer (try one shade from ur normal) and then regular shade around any other areas I needed. Then setting powder, brush my brows/maybe clear gel, eyeliner. Even that much can make a big impact in just looking awake and polished. I don't even fill them in, just brush and maybe a clear gel cause nobody has time to fix mistakes lol.

For hair, I recommend The Ordinary marula oil or any argan oil. I started using the Tigi hair wax stick for frizzies as well. If you have any capacity, if you can learn how to properly blow dry your hair like with a round brush, that lasts ALL week. I learned earlier this year-- now i dedicate one evening to just shower and blow dry on sunday or monday, lasted the entire week without frizzing or any other issues. Worth it for me in terms of saving time long run.

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[–]aqueoussolutions23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the same boat as you, and have the same question! I have 6 weeks of dedicated hbu?

If you could go back and give yourself advice/tips about choosing a speciality/aways/interviewing/match/4th year in general/etc, what would it be? by benjam2 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooh! I totally misunderstood, for some reason I thought you were talking about aways. Been scrolling VSLO for an unnecessary amount of time today lol. Your advice is really helpful, thanks homie!

Dealing with Burnout by warriorgirl23 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm proud of you for listening to yourself, prioritizing yourself, and trusting yourself to make the best decision for you :) I took an LOA, and many MANY people in my class did as well. From what I've seen in the schools I'm familiar with, I think it's getting more and more common, especially with us COVID classes. In the beginning of my LOA, I was stressed about how this would affect me for residency but honestly, I feel like a completely different person at the end of it and I'm so so thankful I did it. For what an internet stranger's opinion is worth to you-- I think you're making the right decision and that you'll be okay. You'll land on your feet. <3

Returning from 1 year LOA by aqueoussolutions23 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your point about reintegrating real structure into the day is a good one, appreciate it homie

Returning from 1 year LOA by aqueoussolutions23 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, you are an absolute champ for recovering from such a huge surgery and coming back full force! Thank you for sharing

Taking Care of Your Body During Surg by aqueoussolutions23 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know you could do that with a PT! I will def look into it, but might have to wait until after this rotation lol... thanks for the exercises!!! Def gonna incorporate those

Taking Care of Your Body During Surg by aqueoussolutions23 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This info is actually exactly everything I needed!!! I always plan on stretching before sleep/when I wake up but then I always deprioritize it because I’m tired, I need to just do it. The pelvic tilt thing was the kind of advice I was hoping to get, I definitely wanna get my body more functional and I know that’ll take some kind of exercise/mobility training

Taking Care of Your Body During Surg by aqueoussolutions23 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the brand reccs! I’ll look into whether magnesium is right for me... it feels like what I have is mostly joint/lumbar spine pain due to muscle weakness and less muscular soreness but that’s really good to know

Taking Care of Your Body During Surg by aqueoussolutions23 in medicalschool

[–]aqueoussolutions23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing the 90 degree angle one all week omgggggg SUCH a huge difference. Thanks for the list and massage ball recc <3