This weekend I realized that I really need to get away more often and do things non-school related. I studied so hard this summer but didn't give myself enough time to enjoy myself. If I had continued at the same pace from summer, I would well be on my way to burn-out right now. I need to be ok with not getting all A’s and learning the information because I NEED it and not for an exam. It really is a whole new mindset.
God did not make us to consume ourselves with facts and figures. Yes, it is all important for our future patients, but I am confident that I will learn the information in time. It is why we are sent on so many rotations! The 2nd year students have said again and again how much they have forgotten from their first year. You might think, “Then what is the point!?!” I will say I have experienced how much easier it is to learn and remember something after it has been covered once. The 2nd years can now teach themselves (or remind themselves) of what they had been taught in their classes as they use the information in their rotations. I am encouraged to know that I will not be expected to remember 100% of what I am learning the moment I step into rotations :-) The more you use something, the easier it is to hold on to the information for future practice.
This week will be a busy week but I am so thankful for the time I spent with family. I studied too, don't get me wrong! The weekend was all about balance. Friday night was the party. Saturday I saw my 11 year old nephew play flag football (he won, by the way)! I studied for a while, went out to eat with my dad and sister. Then my sister and I got pedicures to celebrate her birthday (which was over a week ago). The rest of the day was dedicated to studying and hanging out with my sister. Today, I went to church, studied in the car and went out for lunch. After lunch, I was at the airport and headed home.
I have been told that airports are good places to study....I will caution you on a couple things. If you are a people-watcher, it is NOT a good place to study, and if you have too many materials, there could be a space problem in being able to handle all the necessary study materials. Thankfully, I was able to secure an isle seat on the plane but there isn't even a lot of room to get a laptop out on a plane (and be able to type on it).
Overall the weekend was awesome! I am so glad I went, but now I need to shift gears to the upcoming week. I really need to be efficient this week!
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