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Survival in a medical school Part 3

Hey buddies !
People aren't born with physical strength and no one is blessed with incredible mental strength at birth. Nor do you read a survival manual for medicos everyday .
1.Conservation of energy 
It’s easy to get distracted throughout the day by a variety of unimportant and unproductive tasks. The trick of the game is to conserve stamina to study ,To talk , To listen , To work , To analyse.

Devote your efforts to the things that matter most !

2. Neutralising the negative charge

Everyone has negative thoughts sometimes ( frequently).
Respond to negative predictions and harsh criticisms with a more productive inner dialogue.
Stay motivated to do THE best by talking your heart out to a trusted friend.

3.Tolerate Discomfort for a Greater Purpose
Some girls go to great lengths to avoid any type of distress, others endure pain simply to prove they're tough.
Survival elixir :tolerate discomfort when it serves a greater purpose.
USE YOUR PAIN TO BECOME BETTER !

4. Be grateful (gratitude)
You can't be at your best if you're insisting you deserve better. Acknowledge the fact that you have EVERYTHING YOU NEED! Recognize your good fortune and express gratitude for all things big and small.

5.Competition
It's tempting to measure your self-worth by comparing yourself to your competition .
Don’t fall prey to such distractions. 
Focus on doing your best, despite the circumstances. At the end of the day don’t ask yourself , “Did I beat everyone else?” 
So far so much !
Bye!



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