With life having transitioned mostly online, it can be easy to feel isolated and possibly a little stir crazy and bored. What's there to do while stuck indoors? I've compiled a list of some of my favourite things to do when I'm stuck at home! Start a blog I have been blogging on various blogs … Continue reading 14 Productive Things To Do When You’re Stuck Inside
I recently read a blog post about racism in healthcare, which inspired me to be proactive and educate myself about the disparities in medicine as a result of racism, personal biases and inequalities. My main source of information is usually books and I came across some which I thought I'd share with you. It's such … Continue reading Books about Racism in Healthcare
A lot of wider reading around your chosen subject is a huge part of many successful university applications, especially when applying to the top universities. As such, many prospective students may choose to read a few books that they can discuss in their personal statement, or in the case of medics, in the interview. Mentioning … Continue reading Medicine Reading List – Best books for Medical Students
This past week, I've come across some amazing articles that I'd love to share the links to. Despite the craziness that is university life and being a medical student, I managed to stumble across some very inspiring reads: My black book by @medimism (IG and blog). This post details the many uses of a simple … Continue reading Links I’m Loving | Vol. 1
1. Travel. I've always loved travelling and have been fortunate enough to visit many countries. 2. Get back into a good exercise routine. Throughout my first year at university, my exercise routine definitely disappeared and I felt the consequences a lot. It was much harder to manage stress, stick to healthy foods and think clearly. … Continue reading My Summer Plans
1. Go to sleep early. Most of us are used to staying up late, whether it's to watch TV shows, go out with friends or scroll through every social media feed (multiple times). However, if your goal is to wake up early, going to sleep late and being deprived of sleep will only make this habit … Continue reading How To Wake Up At 5am Every Day
How many empty notebooks do you have lying around? If you’re anything like me, the answer is: A LOT. I tend to buy/receive notebooks much faster than I use them and they end up sitting on my shelf, untouched for months or even years. Sometimes when I flip through the countless blank pages, I feel … Continue reading 15 Ways To Use Empty Notebooks
Sometimes when life gets a little overwhelming it can be easy to forget your goals and get off track. I've found that making lists that help me to understand myself, even if they are unrelated to my current goals/projects, can help me to feel motivated and regain focus. Hopefully you'll find some of these useful … Continue reading 33 Lists To Make For Self Discovery | Journalling Prompts
Everyone’s definition of productivity is different. To some people, being productive is synonymous with academic work e.g. preparing for future classes/exams, reading books around your subject or revising previous content. To others, productivity means focusing on their health and fitness. 1. Read books. Many many books. This is something that is always at the top … Continue reading How To Have A Productive Summer
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