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Who are the doctors who don't get stressed at work? According to this meta-analysis, the personality type to have is: extravert who is open to experience and has a deep learning style . If you are this type, congratulations! If not, read below, and be sure to check the references at the end. The  Big Five  personality inventory measures personality based on 5 key traits: 1. neuroticism 2. extraversion 3. agreeableness 4. openness to experience 5. conscientiousness There are several approaches to work (SSD): - Surface-disorganised approach is apparently the worst, and is predicted by surface learning in medical school and by higher neuroticism scores and lower conscientiousness - Surface-rational approach to work is predicted by strategic learning in medical school, and by less openness to experience and higher conscientiousness - Deep approach to work is predicted by a deep approach to learning at medical school, by greater extraversion, by greater openness to experience, a...

Robert Steven Kaplan has addressed these 2 topics in 2 Google talks and 2 books, they are linked below. I developed 2 sheets based on the ideas from the talks, embedded below. How to be happier at your workplace: from employee perspective: Robert Steven Kaplan: "What You're Really Meant to Do" | Talks at Google: How to be happier at your workplace: from employer perspective: Robert Steven Kaplan | What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential: Kaplan was vice chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, he worked there for 23 years, then he had a change of heart, and became a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School. He wrote the 3 books above in his second role, but that was not the end of road for him. In 2015, Kaplan was appointed as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. References: Robert Steven Kaplan - Wikipedia http://buff.ly/2nzCsWH Federal Reserve...

We often receive an email from the Chief of Staff on Wednesdays. The email is meant to unite the physicians at Cleveland Clinic around a common idea/topic/thought for that week. One of the emails mentioned "A virtuous culture built on the seven classical virtues of trust, justice, hope, temperance, wisdom, courage and compassion. These virtues offer us 25 centuries of wisdom about human conduct at its best." As a simple exercise, try thinking about one of those each day of the week , make it the "theme of the day ": Monday - Trust Tuesday - Justice Wednesday - Hope Thursday - Temperance Friday - Wisdom Saturday - Courage Sunday - Compassion These concepts are not new, of course. There have been multiple different variations proposed throughout the centuries. Some examples are references below. If you feel adventurous, don't limit yourself to 7 virtues but consider the 24 Prussian virtues below: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prussian_virtues https://en.wikipedia....

Do you know that feeling lonely impacts your ability to build up an immunity after getting the flu vaccine? From the Google Talks lecture series: "Although we have bandages for cuts, chicken soup for colds, and ice packs for bruises, most of us have no idea how to treat day-to-day emotional injuries such as failure, rejection, and loss. But, as Guy Winch, Ph.D., points out, these kinds of emotional injuries often get worse when left untreated and can significantly impact our quality of life. In this fascinating and highly practical book he provides the emotional first aid treatments we have been lacking."

Angus Young from AC/DC in Rolling Stone : "Malcolm was always one to battle through. He would look at me in times of crisis and go, "We'll just go in and do some work. We'll sit and write some songs." He had that drive, and I feel obligated to keep it going, maybe because I was there in the beginning with him. When you sign on and say, "I'm gonna do this and that," it's always good to say at the end of it, "I've done all I said I would do." That was always the idea, especially when we were younger – me, Malcolm, Bon. You had to show up and be on time." It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll, AC/DC: Read more here: AC/DC's Angus Young Talks Retirement, Malcolm Young Health Update http://buff.ly/2ctJepx

From WSJ : It Pays to Be Human - The job market’s most sought-after skills can be tough to spot on a résumé. Companies across the U.S. say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find applicants who can communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve and get along with co-workers. Those traits, called soft skills, can make the difference between a standout employee and one who just gets by. "Soft skills" are needed in medicine too. It is always great to be human. After all, we can't be anything else. The top 10 in-demand soft skills are listed by LinkedIn here:  https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog/trends-and-research/2016/most-indemand-soft-skills Looking at the top 10 least in-demand skills is an eye opening experience. Apparently, employers are not interested anymore in: "emotional intelligence", and some teams skills such as leadership and team building. References: The ‘Soft Skills’ Employers Are Looking For http://buff.ly/2bC5Qq3 Data R...

David Cameron sings to himself after announcing resignation date - BBC News: As David Cameron announced his resignation date he walked away from the podium singing a song before walking inside number 10 Downing Street.

Bogeyman (also spelled bogieman, boogeyman, or boogie man) is a common allusion to a mythical creature in many cultures used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. This monster has no specific appearance, and conceptions about it can vary drastically from household to household within the same community. Parents may tell their children that if they misbehave, the bogeyman will get them. Bogeymen may target a specific mischief—for instance, a bogeyman that punishes children who suck their thumbs—or general misbehavior, depending on what purpose needs serving. Source: Wikipedia. Examples - by country - listed in alphabetical order: Afghanistan – Bala or Newanay Mama, which means "The Monster or Crazy person", is used to scare children when they don't want to sleep or when they don't want to take their medicine. Albania – There are two similar creatures that are used to frighten children. In the South (Vlore area), there is Katallani, that means "the Cat...

Good communication makes our work interesting, richer and deeper. But empathy may dry up over time, hence the need to refresh/recharge periodically. The most open question is "How are you?" The direction a patient chooses offers valuable information during this first "golden" minute in which you are silent. Share management plans: "What can we do about this"? Unless you become patient-centered, your patient may never be satisfied with you, or fully cooperative. Every hospital has a department of reflection. It exists in your mind, don't forget to visit there from time to time. These are excerpts from the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. Read more on page 4, Asking questions: Here is the famous Cleveland Clinic video "Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care: Patient care is more than just healing -- it's building a connection that encompasses mind, body and soul. If you could stand in someone else's shoes . . . hear what they hea...

J. Michael Bostwick, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic Rochester, discusses the issue of medical marijuana. In 1970, the Federal Government declared cannabis to be a dangerous drug of abuse without any medical benefit and made it illegal. Over the past two decades, however, more than 20 states have taken matters into their own hands in defiance of federal law and legalized marijuana for medical purposes, recreational use, or both. The result is chaos for physicians and patients alike because there is no uniform law of the land. Comments from Twitter: Pat Rich @cmaer: Good Mayo clinic overview of "chaotic" medical marijuana situation facing US physicians

From Deutsche Welle (DW): Dr. Christian Kessler discussed stress and its harmful impact. What are some good ways to relieve stress and relax? And how can meditation help both body and mind cope with stress?

From TED-Ed: We hear anywhere from 10 to 200 lies a day. And although we’ve spent much of our history coming up with ways to detect these lies by tracking physiological changes in their tellers, these methods have proved unreliable. Is there a more direct approach? Noah Zandan uses some famous examples of lying to illustrate how we might use communications science to analyze the lies themselves. Lesson by Noah Zandan, animation by The Moving Company Animation Studio. View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-language-of-lying-noah-zandan

The color blue suppresses appetite more than any other color. Apart from blueberries and plums, which are mostly purple, there are few naturally blue foods. The hypothesis is that in the remote past, when humans foraged for food, blue was a warning of spoilage or danger. The Buffet Blues by National Geographic: Everyone loves an all you can eat buffet, but controlling our appetites can be a bit of a struggle. We’re testing to see if a simple change of scenery can impact peoples’ portion sizes.

From DW: "Handwritten texts are experiencing a boom. A Berlin startup offers invitations, cards and love letters written by hand: it's more personal and original. And calligraphers who copy famous people's handwriting or important documents are more in demand than ever."