I found that as the weeks accumulate and each placement unfolds I am growing more and more in motivation to do more, see more and read more, yet lacking more and more in the energy to do so :)
As a result I am left feeling frustrated! Yes I will definitely do that reading tonight or yes I must revise this topic over the weekend...
I find there are a few plots that often unfold after these thoughts...
1. Brain fry
I get home and my brain cannot even string together a proper sentence and I opt to give my poor brain a rest
2. Shut down
I do the reading but it goes in one eye and out the other without touching my memory bank
3. Found flame
I was tired but I find a 2nd wind, I push on and do the reading/ plan and its great, woo hoo!! my mind ticks over with the revised or devised material... The 2nd wind persists... then I struggle to fall asleep til late and I wake up so tired that I find it hard to function at prac so the purpose of studying to perform well is redundant anyway.
Okay, well Im not that bad always but these plots are starting to become more frequent and its scaring me... Come on any secrets? how do you manage your revision time? and how do you conserve energy so you have enough for prac and after prac?
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I am sure many feel the same Kym... I find it so hard to study during pracs compared to uni days where we sit in lectures and all we have to do is absorb what is being taught and in contrast, we have to constantly apply our knowledge while bearing in mind that the patient's safety and recovery are our responsiblities. Currently, what I am doing is allowing myself to rest when my body tells me to and read/study when my body allows me to. Basically, limiting myself to maximally work/study within certain amount of time at night after prac and not pushing myself forward when brain tells me not to (to prevent brain blockages next day in prac). That has definitely helped me alot but not completely esp. having part time jobs... Therefore, hopefully someone with better strategies can drop by and share the little secret with us??
Hey kym, I can absolutley relate to what you are saying! I am finding it so hard to come home from a long day of prac that has been both physically and mentally exhausting and then turn around and do more study! I am also finding it really hard to fit everything in (seeing friends, family, working etc.)and never feel like I have any free time! I agree with Robin in just allowing yourself to rest when you need to and i think its really important not to feel bad about not accomplishing everything you told yourself you would. I think you need to trust that you do actually know alot and just try to set realistic and achievable goals!
Hey Kym, Im sure we all feel the same way but its all worth it in the end! Right! I think whats disappoionting me the most atm is that i actually am interested in learning new stuff this year (not that i wasn't before but it just seems to make so much more sense and be more relevant now) and i am often too tired to even "think" about reading let alone "doing" it. I think though everyone has had the right idea about not pushing yourself too hard and finding (somehow) a balance, cos ultimately we all need to stay healthy and fit to be on prac. as we are no good to anyone if we wind up sick in bed. The good ol' saying of taking each day as it comes seems perfect for these kind of situations. xo
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