Dr Emma Plunkett speaks to Dr Jim Brunning and Dr Joe Pick about wellbeing in the context of preparing for and sitting the FRCA examination. Drawing on their own experiences Jim, Joe and Emma discuss the importance of relaxation, sleep, time-management, and more. They explore methods exam candidates can apply in their own preparations, anxiety and imposter syndrome, and how to take a healthy perspective. Many of the tools they discuss apply to general wellbeing and work/life pressures, not just for exam candidates. This discussion is accompanied by a guided relaxation audio resource, also available in your Anaesthesia on Air podcast feed, or to download at the link below. The relaxation recording, led by Jim Brunning, can be saved and used in any relevant situation. Download the guided relaxation Related information: RCoA guidance: Support for the FRCA examinations RCoA information: Workplace wellbeing AAGBI information: Wellbeing and support YouTube: Breathe With Sandy - YouTube YouTube: Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety YouTube: Powers of Ten Podcast: The Happiness Lab, with Laurie Santos Blog post: Bonnie Ware, Regrets of the Dying Book: Sleep, by Nick Littlehales App: SOMA Breath App: Oxygen advantage [Recorded July 2024]
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