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Have you ever found yourself running late? It happens to all of us. The other day at work, I saw a patient with chest pain and it took me half an hour to arrange hospital admission.  Sometimes, we need to spend extra time to manage patient with complex needs. This may well delay the rest…

A common trait highly successful people exhibit is their ability to delay gratification. They have a long-term future focus. We all know patience is a virtue. Most of us know in the back of our mind we ought to think long term. We want everything now Yet, we favour choices that bring us instant gratification…

When Dr Stephen first came to me, he was desperate having failed MRCGP AKT multiple times. He lost all hope and self-esteem. The previous attempts deflated his confidence. Stephen was granted one last chance to sit the exam. He was nervous as this was his final attempt. It was make-or-break time. We worked together and…

The six logical levels of change proposed by Robert Dilts provide a useful model to understand ways we can achieve change at an individual and organisational level. The six logical levels are: purpose, identity, value/belief, capability, behaviour & environment. Purpose: Why are you alive on this Earth? This question may be hard to answer if…

Applying for a job is a process that requires persistence, creativity, research and hard work. The job market is competitive so you need to differentiate yourself from others to succeed. Writing an excellent application letter is a crucial step to get your foot in the door. Lack of research Not doing enough research is a…

Humans have around 50, 000 thoughts every day. With all the thinking that goes on, mind wandering is an activity you may be familiar with. The human mind tries to make sense of the world using past references and memories. Thinking creates a unique narrative through which we understand the world. According to Buddhist principles,…