Quality of life is a big deal for us. It’s easy to lecture others about following healthy habits and maintaining a balance. But doctors are notorious for overworking whatever the reason.
Sometimes it’s work, sometimes it’s a duty, sometimes it’s something else. But 48-hour stretch duties were something that made me quite ill. I thought I was weak. Everyone else was doing just fine and maybe even more.I had unexplained mood swings, stomach ailments that wouldn’t go away, back pain, headache, reflux, hair fall, and low energy.
God gives us insight into situations when logic and reason are not immediately obvious. From 2018 November till date, I have made numerous small changes in my daily and weekly life to become stronger and I am stronger now.
The pandemic was a crisis that put good health squarely in focus. Doctors need to stay healthy to take better care of their patients. Doctor healing thyself is paramount.
Doctors and healthcare workers are underpaid and overworked everywhere around the world. The money looks good from the outside but if you count it like blood/tea/sweat money it’s never going to be enough. That was bad enough but now the medicolegal challenges, inadequate healthcare setup, and the problem of emperors-new-clothes defy all logic.
Nature heals. That’s why when logic doesn’t help, visiting the village home is like a vitamin shot for my tired frazzled mind. Slow is good. Just like slow food and slow fashion, a slow life helps you savor every moment like there’s going to be a forever.
Hope you like the slow weekend video, a virtual garden walk for you.
Optimize your everyday with these tips
Workout daily: Be it walking, yoga anything
Plant and maintain a little garden: on the balcony, windowsill, or terrace, or in your yard.
Play a sport: It could be cricket, tennis, badminton, basketball, anything. Just daily to have some fun. You could also dance to your favorite music.
Sleep for 7 hours
A healthy diet is a must and you are set.
I hope you had a nice weekend. How do you unwind after a stressful week?Let me know in the comments below.
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Great tips! Greenery makes you feel so good. I tried to exercise everyday. During the first 10-15 days, I felt enthusiastic, then forced myself and then gave up. Brisk walking works for me. And village life reminds me of those beautiful countryside travel videos that I love watching. 🙂
Yes they do.Greenery is what will sustain life and living .Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
It’s all the little things. Yes, Drs and healthcare workers are highly underpaid and overworked.
Gardening can indeed be so healing. I have a balcony full of plants and I treat them like my babies. I try to workout everyday. But diet is something I really need to work upon.
I am sure you are trying your best. Life sometimes gets in the way of all our best intentions. Thank you for visiting the blog