Vet Mind Works Podcast
This podcast is for veterinary professionals who are looking for better ways of working and living. We discuss mind-sets, mind skills, behaviours and habits, which support sustainable performance and wellbeing in a challenging profession, and allow us to develop our own 'best veterinary self'. Podcast hosts Petra Agthe and Alison Collings (two vets with a long-standing interest in psychology and related disciplines) interview interesting guests, ranging from veterinary colleagues to psychologists, who share their knowledge, experiences and insights on specific subjects. Occasionally, we also schedule a 'rest and digest' episode in which we discuss and reflect on previous topics. This is a podcast for the whole veterinary community and we encourage listeners to provide feedback and enter the discussion! You can do this by sending us an email to vetmindworks@gmail.com. We are happily funding this podcast ourselves to keep it independent. However, you can show your support by donating towards a fundraising campaign in aid of a mental health project for Ukrainian veterinary colleagues: https://galaxyvets.foundation/campaigns/mental-health-support-for-ukrainian-veterinary-professionals/
Vet Mind Works Podcast
3. Time - with Karla Borland
Are you also struggling to find enough time to do all the things you need and want to do? You are certainly in good company as this is a phenomenon affecting most of us. And while there is no way to increase this finite resource, there are a few things that we can do to help us feel a little more in control. Our guest Karla Borland is a busy veterinary anaesthetist and competitive long-distance runner who has tried out a few things herself and is sharing her insights and experiences with host Petra Agthe.
Main points discussed in this episode:
0:56 Introduction to episode
4:30 Karla's busy schedule
7:47 Karla's 3 key principles: Awareness of mortality, prioritisation, saying no when needed
10:19 Importance of good communication, importance of sustainability and acceptance of imperfection
19:00 Karla's tips on scheduling, email inbox system and making good use of little time pockets; connection between time, energy and attention; perfectionism revisited
24:56 Importance of allowing time for recovery
31:59 How to avoid procrastination
33:23 Where to find Karla, Conclusion and Preview on next episode
Other resources you may be interested in:
Podcast with Oliver Burkman about time management: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/oliver-burkeman-456
Website Oliver Burkman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com
How to say no: https://www.verywellmind.com/say-no-to-people-making-demands-on-your-time-3145025
Reducing perfectionism: https://www.verywellmind.com/overcoming-perfectionism-how-to-work-past-perfectionism-3144700
Where to find Karla Borland:
Website: https://www.whatkarladid.com
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This podcast is in partnership with the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). More about VIN here.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-agthe-562bb65b
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-elwood-b7aba216/
Credits:
Music- Deep Ambience by Coma-Media, Pixabay; Images for Artwork- OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay
