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| How to Stop Your Inner Critic Hijacking Your Day | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:29:18 | |
What can you do to quiet the inner critic voice that tells you you’re not good enough, or there’s more you could have done? Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Get more links and show notes from our website Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| The Exact Script to Use When a Colleague’s Being Rude | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:24:07 | |
How can we create a safer environment where upsetting behaviour can be challenged? Co-founder of the Civility Saves Lives explains. This is a replay of episode 192, edited to highlight the most impactful points and key takeaways. Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. | |||
| How to Put Your Team Back Together | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:01:06 | |
How can we help ourselves and the people we lead to work more closely together, and speak up when there’s a problem, rather than merely just “cope” with it? Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How to Choose Joy, Even When Life Sucks | 04 Oct 2022 | 01:02:08 | |
In this episode, Angela Deutschmann joins us to talk about how to experience joy despite the challenges of the healthcare profession. Being in a high-stress job can make you mistake happiness about external things with internal joy. Angela talks about how to reprogram your unconscious mind and find joy and satisfaction in your everyday life. She also discusses the difference between caring for and carrying out other people's suffering. If you want to rekindle your joy within and learn how to become joyful whatever the circumstance is, then listen to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [05:51] Angela’s Work around Joy [07:56] The Difference Between Happiness and Joy [11:27] Finding Joy in Adversity [12:52] Caring vs Carrying [15:03] Tools to Help You Care without Carrying [19:18] Working on the Programming of Your Mind [23:21] The Most Common Programmings People Have [25:18] Coping with Reprogramming Your Defence Mechanism [28:55] The Danger of Blame [30:43] The Process of Reprogramming [39:14] Creating a New Reality [43:23] Where the Analytical Part Comes in [49:27] How Long Reprogramming Takes [53:27] How to Choose Joy over Suffering Resources
Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How to Escape the Urgency Trap | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:14:18 | |
In this short episode, Rachel talks about becoming more productive in life and work by escaping the urgency trap. She discusses the principles of the Urgent-Important Matrix and how it can help us assess the urgency and importance level tasks. She then shares how to begin doing gradual deep work towards a bigger goal. If you want to know how to escape the urgency trap and become more productive in life and work, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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Episode Highlights [00:40] On ‘Managing’ Time [02:13] Urgent-Important Matrix [03:57] Urgency Trap [06:27] Navigating the Urgency Trap [08:57] The Power of Deep Work [10:41] Doing Deep Work Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. | |||
| How to Tell People What They Don’t Want to Hear | 20 Sep 2022 | 01:06:17 | |
In this episode, Jane Gunn joins us once again to share her advice on how you can say no. Most people don’t want to hear rejection. Jane talks about what you can do to avoid triggering others with what you say. Avoid a cycle of conflict by taking your time to respond and not react. She also discusses the many fears you might have as a professional saying no. Learn to set your boundaries and maintain them when you know how to say no. If you’re worried about how your refusal or rejection might cause conflict, then listen to this episode and learn to say no. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [05:42] Hearing Both Sides [09:26] Strong Perceptions [15:18] Problem-solving Process [20:32] The Principle of Self-Determination [24:16] Clearly Saying No [30:37] Standing By Your Values and Virtues [35:57] Opening Up Conversations [41:25] Psychologically Safe Environments [48:09] Responding to Unhappy Reactions [50:45] Making Asking Easier [01:01:29] Jane and Rachels’ Top Tips Resources
Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| But is it a Tiger? | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:17:59 | |
In this episode, Rachel talks about how you can distinguish the tigers in your life and better understand why we respond to them in the first place. She shares the four common immediate responses and how they often put us in a mindset for bad decisions. Whenever we meet a threat or irritation, we need to step back and ask, "is it a tiger?" If you would like a quick tip on staying calm in the face of irritations and make better decisions even in the heat of staring down a tiger, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [00:28] What are Tigers? [03:35] The Three Types of Threats [05:45] How Tigers Affect Us [07:23] How to Distinguish Tigers [10:40] Which Tigers Matter? [11:48] Key Takeaways Resources
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| What to Do When You are Overwhelmed with Gerrie Hawes | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:54:03 | |
Gerrie Hawes joins us in this episode to discuss the suffocating feeling of being overwhelmed, but also how to deal with it. She shares why it's important to enjoy work and how you can take control of your happiness to do so. Learn from Gerrie what you can do when you realize you are overwhelmed. She shares how you can create a happier and more optimistic workplace for your team. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to learn what you can do to feel better, tune in to this episode that’s just for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [04:50] Overwhelming Work [07:02] Letting Yourself Enjoy Work [10:45] Feeling Overwhelmed [20:31] The Big Picture: Aiming For Happiness [28:43] Moving Towards Happiness [32:17] How You Can Start Becoming Better [37:14] Delaying and Delegating [45:24] Recap and Final Tips from Gerrie Resources
Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| Summer Replay 2022 Episode 5 | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:52:47 | |
Are you facing a challenge at the moment, or feeling like you could do with some guidance when it comes to choosing your direction? Then our final Summer replay is for you. Discover the power of self-coaching, including the framework and questions to guide you on your self-coaching journey. Podcast links Sign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide! Sign up here for a free self-coaching toolkit! Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctors Sign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout.
Visit Dr Claire's Website, or follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal. You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/episode-117/ | |||
| Summer Replay 2022 Episode 4 | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:45:30 | |
Ever feel like everyone around you is a highly-skilled, super competent professional - and you’re just winging it? Everyone’s experienced self-doubt at some point. Listen to today’s replay to find out why calling it “imposter syndrome” isn’t always helpful - and what you can do instead. Podcast links Sign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide! Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctors Sign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout. Check Dr Sarah’s previous episode on You Are Not A Frog: Episode 67: Bringing Your Best Self to Work Read about Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey Grab a copy of The 6-Minute Success Journal Visit Sarah’s website or follow her on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Linkedin. For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal. You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about the hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/episode-112/ | |||
| Summer Replay 2022 Episode 3 | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:48:07 | |
Are you feeling frustrated, resentful or fed up with work - but not sure if you want to break up with your career entirely? In this replay, Dr Pauline Morris shares how to cultivate a healthier relationship with your work, starting by understanding what you really want and need from your work. Podcast links Sign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide! Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctors Sign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout. Ten Coping Strategies for Physicians by Dr Pauline Morris Learn more about Dr Pauline’s programs: Doctors Caring for Doctors Connect with Dr Pauline: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal. You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about the hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/summer-replay-episode-3/ | |||
| Summer Replay 2022 Episode 2 | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:51:40 | |
In the second of our Summer replays, join Corrina Gordon-Barnes to learn how to make better decisions by taking a different perspective; the key to creating more fulfilling relationships; and how to stay in your “Zone of Power” when it comes to the big decisions in life. Podcast links Sign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide! Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctors Sign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout. Check Corrina’s previous episode on You Are Not A Frog: E32: How to take control of your thoughts with Corrina Gordon-Barnes Stay within your zone of power through the Zone of Power handout. Visit Corrina’s website or follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal. You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about the hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/summer-replay-episode-2/ | |||
| Summer Replay 2022 Episode 1 | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:46:37 | |
We’re kicking off our summer replay series with Dr Richard Pile, and his take on how to reconnect with your meaning and purpose in life. In this conversation, he shares why finding fulfillment can play a critical part in your well-being - and shares a brilliant framework to help you work out your own purpose. Podcast links Sign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide! Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctors Sign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout. Create your ideal week using the THRIVE Week Planner! Books to help you find your purpose:
Wellbeing For Real Life Podcast with Dr Richard Pile Connect with Richard: Twitter | YouTube | Website For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal. LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Find out more about the episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/summer-replay-episode-1 | |||
| What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:16:29 | |
If a situation’s not quite right or it feels like you’re in flux and you don’t know what to do, here are three simple things you can try today. Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. | |||
| What to Do if You're Stressed AND Bored | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:37:59 | |
We all know the overwhelm that comes from working in healthcare. But we often overlook the toxic combination that is stress and boredom. This happens when we choose to play it safe and instead ditch things that challenge us. Growth and development are keys to a thriving and well-lived life. When we enable ourselves to learn and grow, only then can we become happier, more successful, and more fulfilled. In this episode, Rachel discusses how to address and navigate the toxic combination of stress and boredom in the workplace. She talks about the role of learning in living a self-actualised life. Rachel also shares some recommendations you might find helpful for learning. If you want to learn how to make learning a habit in your life, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [03:03] The Toxic Combination of Stress and Boredom [08:17] Throwing Learning Out of the Window [18:53] #1: Follow Your Interests and Develop Your Strengths [21:25] #2: Work Out What You Need Right Now [21:29] #3: Look at Ways of Learning that Also Hit the Five Ways to Well-being [24:34] #4: Determine How You Learn Best [27:26] #5: Find Ways to Use Your Right Brain [32:15] How to Find Time for Learning Resources
Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How to Say F**k it and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (even about stuff that REALLY matters) with John C Parkin | 19 Jul 2022 | 01:03:48 | |
Healthcare professionals and people in demanding careers often accept stress as a way of life. However, unchecked stress will someday lead to burnout and create more problems for everyone involved. Our bold solution to this relentless problem is to start becoming obsessed with relaxation! We all know we need to calm down and relax, but how many of us actually do it? John C. Parkin joins us today and encourages us to say 'f**k it' more in our lives! Not everything is important, and sometimes we try too hard to live up to society's excessive expectations. John shares how overcoming stress and setting boundaries often results in overthinking and feelings of guilt. Let’s learn to finally prioritise relaxation in our lives and see how much better we become through it. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [05:07] How John Discovered the Power of ‘F**k It’ [09:23] You Can’t Solve Stress with Thinking [14:14] How to Practise ‘F**k It’ [16:07] How to Say ‘F**k It’ When It’s Hard [26:22] The First Step of ‘F**k It’ [31:57] The Obstacle to Setting Boundaries and Overcoming Stress [35:06] How to Start Relaxing [41:52] How Relaxation Can Help You [50:08] The Power of Affirmations [59:13] John’s Top 3 Tips for Relaxation Resources
Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com Find out more about our training here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How to Cope With Trauma on the Frontline | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:44:28 | |
Have you seen stuff at work that has affected you deeply? Do you sometimes wonder if keeping calm and carrying on as usual is possibly not the best thing to do? Working on the frontline comes at the expense of many things, physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, this should not be the case. We need to take time and be kind to ourselves in these situations before we could go out and do our jobs. Dr Caroline Walker joins us again in this episode to discuss how trauma affects healthcare professionals working on the frontline. We talk about some steps we can take to help ourselves and each other process traumatic situations in healthy ways. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [05:31] The Inherent Trauma in the Field of Healthcare [10:05] Trauma in the Professional vs Personal Life [12:08] Normal Trauma Response [14:58] Coping with Repeated Trauma [17:15] Recognising Trauma [21:49] Trauma Processing [22:56] Normal Stress Response vs Acute Stress Reaction vs PTSD [24:50] How Trauma Is Treated [27:01] Other Reactions from Traumatic Events [28:26] Tips on Dealing with Traumatic Situations at the Time and After [32:42] The Role of Team Debriefing [35:04] Connecting with Your Normal Support Network [38:57] How to Give Yourself Permission to Thrive [41:06] Caroline’s Top Three Tips for Coping with Trauma Resources
Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: rachel@wildmonday.co.uk Find out more about our training here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| After Burnout: Planning a Working Life You Want with Dr. Katya Miles | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:33:38 | |
While taking time away from work, you may realize that your career path is not what you wanted it to be. You might find that many things need to change in order for you to pursue your ideal life. Fortunately, returning to work can be your opportunity to make changes in your life. Have the intention to take the steps to avoid burnout and live out your ideal life. In this episode, Dr. Katya Miles and Rachel continue their talk about what you can do after returning from a break at work. You might find that with proper planning and intention, your return is just what you need to start making some changes. From self-care to checking in, you can take this opportunity to live your ideal life and career. If you want to find out more about planning a working life you want, listen to this episode of You Are Not a Frog. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [04:58] Planning Ahead [10:35] What You “Should” Do [12:43] Self-Care for Others [16:50] Opportunities In Returning to Work [20:15] Little Changes [23:15] Career and Life Check-Ins [28:25] Incomparable Lives Resources
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| After Burnout: Going Back to Work with Dr Katya Miles | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:46:47 | |
When major issues occur in your life, it’s often necessary to take a break and deal with them, and of course there’s also the other reasons we take significant time off work - maternity or parental leave, taking a sabbatical or taking a career break. Whatever the reason for being off work, being off for a prolonged period can lead to a loss of confidence and anxiety when you are finally able to return, which may cause you to worry that you’re just going to slip back to where you were…. In this episode, the first in our series about ‘What to do after burnout’, Rachel talks with Dr Katya Miles about how to return to work after a long absence and how to thrive again. They explore the fears and doubts people often face and how to overcome them. You’ll learn Katya’s tips on how to regain confidence and prevent burnout happening all over again. If you want to find out how to thrive in your work again, this episode is for you! 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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| Using Nature to Answer Your Big Questions With Henri Stevenson | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:45:36 | |
Many of us spend most of our days within the four walls of our home and workplace. With everything we have to do, it seems challenging to set aside a few minutes out of our indoor spaces. But when you find the time to connect with nature, you might discover new perspectives and insights into your life. Henri Stevenson joins us to talk about the ways connecting with nature can shift our thinking and open up new solutions. We discuss the differences in our thoughts and feelings when we're in nature versus within artificial walls. She shares her stories of finding metaphors for life situations reflected in nature and what she learned from them. Henri reminds us that sometimes, the solutions to our problems may show up in quiet spaces when we take a few moments to connect with nature. Curious about how to take time to learn and connect with nature? Learn how and much more when you tune into this episode! 3 Reasons to Listen:
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| How to Say No and Deal with Pushback | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:55:07 | |
In this episode of You Are Not a Frog, Annie Hanekom guides you through how to say no and deal with the inevitable pushback. She shares the importance of language — are you using pain language or power language? We’ll also be discussing how to employ power language to set boundaries and how to use your values to get over the pain of saying no. If you also struggle with saying no and dealing with pushback, tune in to this episode to know how you can set boundaries, enforce them and make your work life happier! 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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| How to Change When Change is Scary | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:54:27 | |
Change can definitely be scary. However, it doesn’t always have to be a difficult and terrifying experience. Dr Claire Kaye is back on the podcast to talk about change. Whether you dislike change or thrive on it, her insights and enlightening tips will help you make the most of the changes in your life. Are you undergoing a difficult change right now? Learn more about how to change when change is absolutely scary in this episode of You Are Not a Frog. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [06:00] How to Approach Change [07:42] Enforced VS Created Change [10:45] How to Face Barriers in Change [14:03] The Process of How to Change [19:16] Going Through the Five Stages [22:13] Leading Change [26:32] Coping With Change: Finding Opportunities [28:50] The Consequences of Staying Still [32:25] How to Change: The Starting Line [47:13] Claire’s Top Tips on How to Change [49:24] Making Space for Changes Resources
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| How to Live With No Regrets with Georgina Scull | 31 May 2022 | 00:57:01 | |
Do you truly know what it means to live a life without regrets? Too often, we get stuck chasing dreams that aren't even our own or don't take action to improve our lives because we're hoping for something better. If you only had a year left to live, would you really be spending it at the office? Georgina Scull joins us in this episode to talk about what she learned from writing the book, Regrets of the Dying: Stories and Wisdom That Remind Us How to Live. She shares the three common regrets of people dying: not being able to make other people happy, living up to other people’s expectations, and trying to rewrite history. We walk you through practical steps you can use to reflect on your inner desires and live a meaningful life. If you want to know how to live a life without regrets, stay tuned to this episode. Episode Highlights
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| How to Be Happy at Work with Sarah Metcalfe | 24 May 2022 | 00:56:43 | |
Joining us to talk about finding happiness in your workplace is Sarah Metcalfe. The founder of Happiness Coffee Consulting shares the importance of being happy at work to reduce workplace stress and perform better. She gives her top tips on simple things you can do to pursue happiness and share it with others. In a high-stress job like medicine, choose happiness and spread it. If you want to learn more about how and why we should be happy at work, tune in to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [05:18] Happiness in Purpose [08:16] Searching for Happiness at Work [13:49] The Difference Between Well-being and Happiness [16:39] Finding Happy Times [23:00] The Happiness Effect [29:41] Reflecting Happiness [35:43] Leading With Happiness [42:58] Choosing to Be Happy [49:53] Toxic Bosses [51:58] Sarah’s Top Three Tips for Happiness in the Workplace Resources
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| What Forgiveness Can Do for You | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:39:34 | |
Forgiveness is one of the most effective ways to begin healing from trauma. It doesn’t mean letting people off the hook, but finally being able to put down that heavy mental baggage. Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How to Be a (Happy) Working Parent with Corrina Gordon Barnes | 17 May 2022 | 00:49:41 | |
In this episode, Corrina Gordon-Barnes joins us to discuss the common struggles of working parents and the things we need to unlearn. She shares how to take radical responsibility as a parent and delegate responsibilities from housework to emotional load. We also teach you how to stay in your zone of genius and accept help when you need it. It’s time to live a life you love and enjoy, even amidst all your responsibilities! If you’re struggling to balance work and parenting, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [04:55] Introducing Corrina [07:54] Struggles of Working Parents [13:04] Differences in Becoming a Parent [16:03] How to Manage Parenting Guilt [19:04] Balancing Responsibilities [26:28] Delegating at Home [30:42] The Dangers of Being a Rescuer [35:30] Why You Need to Have a Coach Mindset [38:35] How to Have an Easier Life as a Working Parent [40:35] Why It’s Important to Stay in Your Zone of Genius [45:37] Corrina’s Top 3 Tips Resources
Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Connect With Me Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: rachel@wildmonday.co.uk Find out more about our training here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| Making Online Meetings Work with John Monks | 10 May 2022 | 01:05:14 | |
Are you sick of spending all day in front of your screen? While it is convenient to conduct online meetings, it can also feel tiring not meeting people face to face. But love them or hate them, online meetings are here to stay. We need to find ways to make them work. John Monks joins us to discuss designing better online meetings and interactions. We discuss how to create online meetings that energise and infuse rather than demotivate. We also teach you why simple exercises on limits and boundaries in these interactions can improve problem solving and creativity. If you want to know how to make the most out of online meetings, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [06:24] Online Meetings as a Norm [09:06] How John Began Improving Virtual Meetings [13:19] Recalibrating Curve’s Course about Facilitating Online [16:14] Different Forms of Online Meetings [20:19] Tips on Engaging People in Online Meetings [25:38] The Difficulty in Achieving Equal Participation [28:29] Making Every Minute Valuable [31:35] Setting Constraints [35:41] Failsafe Exercises for Engaging Interactions [38:27] Exercises for Solving Problems and Issues [41:46] Meeting Approach and Format [47:55] Making the Most Out of Breakout Rooms [52:11] Online versus In-Person [56:52] Diversity and Inclusivity in an Online Work Setup [59:53] John's Top Three Tips for Getting Better Online Interactions Resources
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| How to Improve Your Mental Health in 10 Minutes with Dr Lee David | 03 May 2022 | 00:57:31 | |
What do you tend to do when you're feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts or stress? Most of us want to "fix" negative emotions – but this approach usually makes it worse! Dealing with negative emotions isn't always about fixing them; sometimes, acknowledging and recognising them is enough. Handling your mental health matters isn't always a long, drawn-out process. Our guest for this episode shares how you can start managing negative thoughts and feelings — in as little as 10 minutes! Dr Lee David joins us to discuss practical tools for managing our negative emotions healthily. She shares the GROW model, which anyone can perform in just 10 minutes. We also talk about how labelling your experience through words and images can help organise your thoughts. Lee also shares how to be actively compassionate towards ourselves. Your mental health matters; working on your mental and emotional health for a few minutes daily can do wonders. If you want to know how to manage and address your mental health matters, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Episode Highlights [05:15] Introducing Dr Lee’s Book [08:32] How Does Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Work? [10:49] How to Deal with Negative Thoughts [15:23] Why You Can’t Fix Negative Thoughts [21:21] Observe and Label Experiences [28:04] Recognising Your Wise Self [35:41] How to Apply the GROW Model [41:58] How to Help Children [48:26] How to Be Kind to Yourself [52:19] Lee’s Top Tips Resources
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| How to Manage Upwards (and Sideways) | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:52:59 | |
Every workplace has a hierarchy. Whether you are a trainee, a colleague, or a boss (or all three!), the hierarchy can influence everything from everyday working practices to relational dynamics. However, sometimes, it can feel much harder communicating upwards than down. Factors like fear and under-confidence can lead you to speak up less and be more hesitant to discuss issues. But building trust, and putting your voice out there will benefit your team as well as you. Today, we have two guests on You are Not a Frog: Dr Claire Edwin and Dr Keerthini Muthuswamy. They talk about their experiences working within a hierarchical system as junior doctors and share what they have found to be essential if you want to build trust and foster good relationships with your seniors, your juniors, and your peers. If you want to know how you can build trust and influence your workplace, and manage upwards and sideways this episode is just for you! 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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| The Surprising Power of Self Coaching (and How to Do it Well) | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:57:06 | |
Some problems are a breeze to solve, but others can leave you dithering for ages. Ignore them for too long, and they’ll catch up, but face them without planning, and you won’t progress. However, what you may not realise is that can find the solution within yourself. In this episode, Rachel talks with Claire Kaye about self-coaching. They explore the framework and questions to guide you on your self-coaching journey. You’ll learn Claire’s tips on gaining confidence, control, and success in every aspect of your life. If you want to learn how self-coaching can empower you in your life and career and how to do it successfully, this episode is for you! 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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| What I Got So Wrong About Mindfulness and How it Might Transform Your Life | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:55:10 | |
This week, Steve Pratt joins us to discover the benefits of mindfulness. We talk about how mindfulness is used to be able to live happier and less anxious. We also teach you how you can develop mindfulness practices and incorporate them into your life. Resources
[5:46] Steve’s Experiences
[9:34] How To Be Less Stressed And Burnt Out
[17:02] The Skill Of Noticing
[19:11] Choosing Where To Focus Your Attention
[25:59] How Mindfulness Practice Changes Your Behaviour
[35:12] Stress Equals Resources Minus Demands
[42:54] Mindfulness Practice In Daily Living
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| How to Find Peace and Happiness, Even in a Life You Haven't Chosen | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:48:35 | |
Do you ever find yourself questioning whether you’re on the right path? Or maybe you’re struggling to find meaning in what you do? So many of us feel like we are stuck in a neverending climb in our careers. Whenever you get to a point like this, it may be time to re-assess and reprioritise your life. When faced with unwanted events, go back to your ‘why’ to discover how you can change your circumstance or perspective. Dr Maddy Du Mont joins us in this episode to discuss how her COVID-19 experience changed her life away from clinical practice. Although difficult at first, her reprioritisation made her feel free and at peace. She shares questions that will help you find clarity on your priorities. Change doesn’t require a life-changing event, nor does it have to turn your life upside down. It be can just simply changing your mindset and feeling at peace with your decisions. If you want to know how to find peace and happiness in your life, stay tuned to this episode. Resources
Episode Highlights [04:17] How Maddy Coaches People [06:53] How COVID-19 Affected Maddy [12:37] How Weakness and Illnesses are Connected [18:04] We Need to Be Honest With Ourselves [23:13] What Drives You? [28:56] How to Prioritise [32:29] How Priorities Guide Decisions [36:54] Finding the Truth in Your Story [38:11] Change Doesn’t Always Require Difficult Events [42:00] Change Doesn’t Need to be Drastic [43:35] Maddy’s Tips Enjoyed This Podcast?
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| How to Get an Appraisal That Doesn't Suck | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:55:54 | |
Doctors and healthcare professionals are so busy that they would rather do other things than spend hours working on their appraisals. However, appraisals are a vital part of your medical career. This process allows you to reflect on your past experiences and figure out how to move forward. Dr Susi Caesar joins us to talk about how you can elevate and enjoy your professional life with annual appraisals. She shares the purpose of appraisals and how they can help you choose the best way forward in your career and personal life. Dr Susi also gives her top tips on what you can do to make this process more meaningful. If you want to know more about appraisals and how you can benefit from them, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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Episode Highlights [05:55] About Appraisals [11:45] The Misunderstanding About Appraisals [14:25] How to be a Critical Friend [19:46] The Importance of Communication Skills [24:49] Efficient Documentation [33:57] Catching Red Flags [39:52] Burnout Among Doctors [42:51] Dr Susi’s Tips for a Good Appraisal [48:55] Choosing Your Appraiser [51:24] Dr Susi’s Final Tips for the Episode Enjoyed This Podcast?
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| What to Do When a Junior is Badmouthing Your Colleagues | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:48:31 | |
Dr Ed Pooley joins us in this episode to discuss what we should do when we see inappropriate behaviour like badmouthing. He shares how we can manage difficult conversations with the intent of helping others. We also discuss the importance of recognising triggers through the SCARF model. Resources
Episode Highlights [04:16] Why Tough Conversations are Tough
[11:41] How to Confront Difficult Conversations
[19:16] Helping Others and Assume Good Intentions
[23:41] Recognising the Chimp State
[31:49] Value People’s Autonomy
[37:03] Be Fair
[42:25] Dr Ed’s Tips
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| Why We're Ditching the Term 'Imposter Syndrome' | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:49:19 | |
Everyone’s experienced self-doubt at some point. However, downplaying our accomplishments and skills might lead to negative self-talk. That's not to say questioning yourself is completely bad — sometimes it can spur you to improve! Resources
Episode Highlights [03:46] The Imposter Syndrome
[08:37] Take a Break
[11:03] Imposter Syndrome and Gaslighting
[13:47] How Self-Doubt Can Help You
[21:14] Spotting Unhelpful Thoughts
[24:59] Leadership and Vulnerability
[31:36] The Need For Supervision
[35:45] Self-Compassion
[39:39] Change The Way You Think
[44:38] Sarah’s Top Three Tips
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| The Biggest Mistakes People Make When They are Heading for Burnout | 27 May 2024 | 00:23:32 | |
When we notice the warning signs of burnout, we can end up either doing things that don’t help in the long-term, or we ignore the problem. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when they feel like they’re burning out, and how to avoid them. Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. | |||
| What to Do When You Start to See Red? | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:57:05 | |
Do you find yourself stuck in a pattern of aggressive conversations in certain situations? Do you ever wonder why those conversations trigger you? It can be hard to understand what's happening when we're feeling in what he calls a ‘red state’. Identifying the feeling is the first step in mindfulness practice; we need to recognise our red emotional states to move away from them. Graham Lee joins us in this episode to discuss our emotional states and apply simple mindfulness techniques to get out of a red state and into a green one. Most conflicts are rooted in unmet needs. When we admit those needs, we can instantly change relationship dynamics! Graham also shares insights on what to do during stressful situations where your emotions cloud your judgement and thinking. If you want to use mindfulness practice to be more aware of your emotions even during difficult situations, then stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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Episode Highlights [05:22] Introducing Graham [10:08] How Can Emotional Awareness Change Conversations [15:15] Mindfulness Practices Even During Stress [23:45] How to View Emotions and Our Needs [29:14] The Importance of Acknowledgement [32:53] Practical Techniques [36:03] Be the Observer [39:11] Observe First Before Anything Else [44:42] Graham’s Tips [52:37] What to Do When Someone Else is Red Enjoy This Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, do not hesitate to write a review and share this with your friends. Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and submit them for your appraisal. You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group, where we chat about hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms: LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorris Email: rachel@wildmonday.co.uk Find out more about our training here. Here’s to surviving and thriving inside and outside our work! Rachel Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How to Stop People Pleasing and Absorbing Other People's Angst | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:51:17 | |
Dr Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray join us to discuss how our core beliefs shape the way we respond to situations. When taken too far, empathy and helping people can be a big cause of stress. In addition, we also talk about we can learn to reframe and reassess their core beliefs. If you want to know how to help people without absorbing their emotions, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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Episode Highlights [05:29] What’s Happening in the Healthcare Industry? [07:42] How Core Beliefs Affect Us [09:34] What Really Causes Stress [12:34] How We Develop People Pleasing [15:42] How to Respond to Complaints [19:33] Stop Absorbing People’s Emotions [25:36] How to Turn Empathy to Compassion [29:24] Link Between Triggers and Shadow Work [31:57] How to Know What You Need to Work on [33:54] Develop a Beginner’s Mind [36:02] How to be Free from Triggers [42:27] How to Do Inner Work [45:29] Chrissie and Karen’s Tips Enjoy This Podcast? Post a review and share it! For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal. You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about the hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| Is it Possible to Have Fun at Work? | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:52:23 | |
When was the last time you had fun at work? Dr Kathryn Owler joins us in this episode to discuss the importance of having a fun mindset at work. She shares her fascinating research on the characteristics and traits of people who enjoy their current jobs. We dissect the common themes these people have in finding success in their careers. If you want to start adopting the mindset people who have fun at work have, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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| What We Wish We'd Learnt at Med School | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:44:21 | |
Dr Ed Pooley and Dr Hussain Gandhi join us to discuss critical management skills they wish they had learned at med school. We also talked about how you can develop these practices now. Resources
Episode Highlights [04:25] About Dr Ed and Dr Gandhi
[05:54] What Gandhi Wished He Knew in Med School
[07:56] Ed’s Top Med Career Tips
[10:02] Why It’s Hard to Say No
[16:08] How to Say No
[19:32] Learn How to Delegate
[24:28] Lacking The Power to Delegate
[28:04] Giving Yourself Permission
[37:12] Ed and Gandhi’s Final Advice
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| Defining Your Own Success in Life | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:54:57 | |
We all have our own take on what success looks like. Throughout our careers, we’ve conditioned ourselves to work extra hard to get to where we want to be, but many professionals who have reached high levels of success seem to be unhappy. Is this really what success looks like? There is no one definition for success. We’re all different — from our talents and skills down to the priorities we have and the trajectory of our careers. You have the freedom to define success on your own. In this episode, Dr Claire Kaye joins us to talk about the importance of honesty and clarity in defining our own success. We may think that achieving certain goals will make us happy, but evidence shows us it’s the other way around. It’s only when we’re happy that we can be successful. We also discuss how to overcome common barriers to our happiness and success such as fear, guilt, and uncertainty. If you want to know how to live a happier and more successful life, stay tuned to this episode. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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Episode Highlights [04:39] How Does Dr Claire Define Success? [09:33] Success and Passion [12:12] Why It’s Important to Find Happiness First [16:11] It’s Not About the Goal [23:16] How to Plan Your Success [28:57] How to Stay on Your Plan [32:11] Common Blocks Towards Success [36:27] Change Your Mindset [37:47] Change is Not Failure [44:59] What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed [48:26] Find Clarity [51:59] Dr Claire’s Top Three Tips Enjoy This Podcast? For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How to Stop Worrying When There’s a Lot to Worry About | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:46:18 | |
In this episode of YANAF, we’re talking about worry and anxiety, particularly rational worry and anxiety. You know the phrases, don’t worry, it’ll probably never happen, or ‘It’s not like anyone’s going to die!’ – well what do we do when bad things may well happen, or people’s lives and livelihoods are genuinely at risk? How do we stop ourselves from becoming overwhelmed with anxiety then? To explore this, we’re joined by Psychiatrist and therapist Dr. Caroline Walker to talk about how to stop ourselves from feeling overwhelmed with worry even in the midst of worrying times. Even though we might not be able to control what’s going on in the world, or even just our families or workplaces right now, one thing we do have more control over is how we deal with ourselves when we start feeling anxious or dwelling on unhelpful thoughts (even if they may be very rational). We can also stay focused on the present where everything is OK now. We talk about how worry can be helpful when it spurs us into action but when it’s overplayed can cause us distress and actually make the bad things MORE likely to happen as we can’t think straight or perform as well when we are in our sympathetic fight flight or freeze zones. We share some simple techniques you can use to reduce your anxiety which you can use anywhere EVEN in difficult times. So listen to this episode if you want to find out:
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| The Simplest Way to Beat Stress and Work Happier | 11 Jan 2022 | 01:00:16 | |
In this episode, Dr Giles P. Croft joins us to discuss how stress starts with our thoughts and emotions. He talks about how the mind works and its tendency to create narratives and predictions that stress us out. We also delve into the importance of allowing ourselves to calm down and letting go of the things we can’t control. Episode Highlights [05:20] Past YANAF Episodes with Giles [06:46] Where Does Stress Start? [14:00] How People Work the Same Way [18:58] What to Do About Valid Fears and Thoughts [24:35] Our Default State [28:44] How to Calm Down [32:03] Context Changes Our Thoughts [35:31] What Thoughts Do We Ignore or Listen to? [42:13] Stress Less [52:34] Practical Tips from Giles Enjoyed This Podcast?
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| How to Cope With Nightmare Relatives and Colleagues Without Losing the Plot | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:55:57 | |
Holidays and celebrations often come with their own set of obstacles and difficulties. Our idea of a perfect holiday never happens because our own assumptions and unrealistic expectations get in the way and lead to an environment filled with conflict. In this special Christmas episode, Corrina Gordon-Barnes shows us the groundwork for setting a peaceful and successful holiday season while navigating difficult relationships with relatives or colleagues. She guides us through taking off the expectation of a perfect holiday with our family and facing reality in ourselves and others. Corrina talks about the ways you can act within your zone of power to resolve conflict. She also walks us through what we can do during difficult gatherings and how to shift routine actions to create different outcomes. It’s the season for countless gatherings and reunions. Tune in to improve your strained relationships with relatives and co-workers through empathy and letting go of past assumptions. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
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Episode Highlights [05:42] Corrina’s Background [07:18] Celebrating the Holiday with Difficult Family Members [09:54] Facing Reality Without Lowering Your Expectations [13:57] Dealing with Teenagers and Tablets over Christmas [16:01] How to De-escalate Uncomfortable Conversations [19:31] What to Do When Their Answer Is No [21:21] How to Keep Your Boundaries [23:34] Expecting the Pushback and Having Empathy Without Being Patronising [29:10] Dealing with Difficult Work Relationships [37:54] Confirmation Bias in Relatives and Work Colleagues [39:35] Approach Others by Letting Go of the Past [42:33] What You Need to Do If You’re the Difficult Person [46:37] Live with Your Experience of Yourself and Making Allowances [51:09] Shift the Dance and Change Your Perspective [52:18] Tips to Deal with Difficult Relatives and Colleagues [53:06] Rachel’s Takeaways Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| How Not to Settle for the Way it's Always Been Done | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:54:42 | |
We’ve got a lot to handle in the medical field — irate patients, pressure to succeed, and who knows what else? But sometimes, the problem is the system itself. We can’t allow ourselves to grow comfortable in a toxic environment. Look around and see where you can create a change for the better. In this episode, Dr Abdullah Albeyatti talks about improving your life and career by making changes and taking risks. He also explains why settling for what is familiar could be slowly ruining your life and how you can avoid this situation. Finally, he shares his top three tips to become a changemaker in your field. If you want to start doing things to create a change and take more risks, then this episode is for you! 3 Reasons to Listen to This Episode 1. Learn when you need to stay or leave your chosen career 2. Discover why taking risks can make you happier 3. Uncover Dr Abdullah’s top three tips to create a change Resources
Episode Highlights [6:20] How Abdullah Overcomes Challenges [7:42] The Biggest Barriers [9:59] Why People Hate Change [12:16] The Feeling of Failing [16:33] Try and Realise [19:48] Bringing in the Lean-Agile Mindset to Doctors [24:18] On Limitations and Failure [28:25] How Abdullah Maintains His Tenacity [30:34] Knowing What Battles to Pick [33:06] On Where to Start [39:48] Enjoy the Journey [47:36] Pursue What You Love [49:10] Three Tips to Create a Change Enjoy This Podcast? In today’s high-stress work environment, you may feel like a frog in boiling water. The pan has heated up so slowly that you didn’t notice the feeling of stress and overwhelm becoming the norm. You may feel that it is impossible to survive AND thrive in your work. Frogs generally have only two options — stay and be boiled alive or jump out of the pan. Fortunately, you are not a frog. You have many more options, choices, and control than you think. Learn to master your destiny and create a change so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. If you enjoyed today's episode of You Are Not a Frog Podcast, then hit subscribe now! Here’s to surviving and thriving inside and outside our work! Mentioned in this episode: Download Your Free Overwhelm SOS Guide | |||
| Why FAIL is Not a 4-Letter Word | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:53:39 | |
Drs Claire Edwin, Sally Ross, and Taj Hassan join us to discuss how we can manage and deal with our failures more effectively. We explore the idea that rather than doing something wrong, failure is an opportunity to really grow and learn both as individuals, as leaders and as organisations. In any situation, it’s important to remember that we’re all human. It’s okay to be honest with ourselves and each other about our mistakes - after all, vulnerability is not a sign of weakness. If you want to know how to change your mindset around failure, stay tuned to this episode. Episode Highlights [04:49] About our Guests
[07:20] What are Micro Failures?
[10:16] How Sally Views Failure
[12:40] High Expectations and Failure for Medical Professionals
[15:33] How Leaders Should Handle Mistakes
[21:45] Importance of Honesty, Trust, and Consistency
[24:35] Why We Judge Ourselves Based on Our Failures
[29:35] Toxic Trio Leading to Failure
[31:12] The Danger of People-Pleasing
[34:17] Cultivating Healthy Work Cultures
[37:52] Facilitating Learning from Failure
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| Why Loneliness Can Kill, and What to Do About it | 20 May 2024 | 01:05:36 | |
Research shows that loneliness could be as detrimental to our health as cancer, and it’s not an issue affecting older people, but those in their teens and 20s. This episode offers practical steps to help you create more healthy, high-quality connections in your life. Links
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| Making Helpful Habits Stick | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:46:33 | |
Sheela Hobden joins us to discuss how we can harness the power of checklists to create a routine! When people fail to reach their goals, they often just stop trying or feel a lot of shame. Be realistic and learn to encourage yourself by taking on a range of targets instead of one. Sheela also recommends creating identity-based goals to ensure that you keep building your new identity even after completing certain milestones. Start small, and eventually, you’ll see these good habits stick! If you want to know how to create helpful habits to change your life, stay tuned to this episode. Episode Highlights [04:31] Why Routine is Important
[08:24] Free Your Mind with Checklists
[13:54] Build a Habit through Routines
[20:00] Don’t Underestimate Small Changes
[23:14] Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Routine?
[26:46] Time, Generosity, and Purpose
[32:34] Create Good Routines at Work
[37:42] The How and Why Behind Tasks
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| Dealing With the Guilt of Not Being Okay | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:49:47 | |
Dr Nik Kendrew unravels why we experience overwhelming guilt when bad things happen to us. He also shares some tips, techniques, and resources to cope with difficult times and circumstances. Apart from this, Nik talks about the significance of scheduling our entire day to do important things. Finally, he discusses why setting boundaries is necessary to maintain our sense of self. If you want to learn how to stop feeling guilty when uncontrollable things happen to you, then stay tuned to this episode! Episode Highlights [6:10] About the Boggle Docs
[9:43] Dr Nik, the 100th Episode’s Guest
[13:16] Nik’s Heart Problem
[16:56] After the Incident
[18:31] The Feeling of Guilt Among Doctors
[19:41] Give Yourself a Break
[20:51] Gaslighting in Health Care Service
[23:43] How To Cope With Stress and Pressure
[27:03] Why Stay In the Present
[29:04] Substitute Stress for Happiness
[29:55] Why Achieving Your Goals Would Not Make You Happy
[34:08] Focus On What’s Important
[39:27] Set Your Boundaries
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| How to Deal With Criticism When You've Reached Your Limit | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:45:53 | |
Dr Sarah Coope joins me to talk about the workload of medical professionals and the benefits of setting boundaries while dealing with criticisms amidst the global pandemic. We discuss the three elements of the Drama Triangle and ways to navigate or avoid them reliably. As we dive deeper into their conversation, we emphasise the art of saying 'No' through acknowledging our limits. If you want to take the first step in recognising your limits, handling criticism better and setting proper boundaries, tune in to this episode. Episode Highlights [04:43] The Overarching Challenges Brought by the Pandemic
[06:46] Most Impactful Messages from the Podcast Amidst COVID
[09:55] Criticism and Over-responsibility [13:03] Setting Boundaries around Responsibilities
[17:23] Should-ing and Ought-ing
[20:26] Hippocratic Oath Shaming
[22:29] Our Core Self-Beliefs
[25:29] Being in the Victim Mode
[27:08] On the Dangers of Resilience
[28:21] Getting Out of the Victim Mentality
[31:00] On Self-Sabotage
[33:23] Tips on Saying ‘No’
[37:09] Say ‘No’ to the Task, Not the Person
[38:19] What Leaders Could Have Done Differently
[42:38] Having a Sense of Pace and Balance
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