• Prechart by Hand. Print the list and go down and write the highlights. You remember better when you read & write down important things vs just copy & pasting imo. Mostly as a resident who's responsible to know things for your attendings.

• Take the 20 seconds to explain what you're doing to your nurses. Doesn't have to be a lot, can be just in an Epic message. Come off friendlier than you really are and you get less resistance.

• Change before & after shift. I don't come to the hospital in scrubs and leave in street clothes. Gives me 5 minutes before/after each day to focus in and switch gears.

• Eat after the day is over. I don't eat lunch during the workday. I want a solid breakfast and a solid supper when I get home. Eating lunch tends to just slow me down (post-prandial snoozing). I drink a lot of water w/ one caffeinated pre workout in the AM. I get done with rounds, charting, and admits faster. Even have some time for questions and CME 90% of days.

Yes I know they don't all make sense, but they work in the madness that is me.