Dr Andrew Davies, Intensivist at Frankston Hospital, talks on burnout for intensivists, how to prevent it, what to do if you get there, and simple tips for living a more productive life generally. Inspiring, introspective and pragmatic.
30. Intensivists in Australia
80% signs of psychological stress and discomfort
42% showed signs of emotional exhaustion
32% negative feelings and cynicism
37% felt they underachieved in personal accomplishments
Shehabi Y, et al. Crit Care Resusc 2008; 10(4):312.
39. Exercise improves health
Less Heart disease and stroke
Less Hypertension
Less Diabetes mellitus
Less Obesity
Less Osteoporosis
Less Back pain
Less Disability
51. Do you…?
- Rely on your alarm snooze button a lot?
- Feel sluggish in the afternoon?
- Get sleepy in meetings, lectures, or warm rooms?
- Fall asleep while relaxing in the evening?
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58. Bad eating habits
- Skipping meals
- Fast food
- Too much coffee
- Too much alcohol
- Too much processed/packaged foods
- Going on a fad diet
87. Mindfulness
The awareness that arises from
paying attention
on purpose
in the present moment
non-judgmentally
Jon Kabat-Zinn
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90. Science of meditation
Decreased Emotional reactivity
Decreased Emotional exhaustion
Increased Job satisfaction
Increased Working memory
Increased Executive function
Improved Immunity
Increased Longevity
91. What meditation brings
Live in the now
Gratitude
Clarity of what truly matters
Reduction in stress
Improved communication and relationships
Empathy/compassion
92. Self-Regulation
Between stimulus and response there is
a space. In that space lies our freedom
and our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and
happiness.
Viktor Frankl