Author Archives: Susan Kersley

Fed up? Want the system to change?

As a doctor who is  fed up with the system but as someone who hopes your life will change on its own, remember that the power is in your own hands to make the changes you really want. If you believe that stress and overwork must always be part of working as a doctor and [...]

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More time for you now

Most days there is just far too much to get done. If only there were more hours in the day!! You know you have to get started on some really boring tasks but once again the day goes by and they just don’t get done. The art of procrastination is alive and well. The longer [...]

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No more procrastination to achieve your goals.

When I’ve written about setting goals, I’ve emphasized how important it is to break the big goal, into smaller do-able steps, because sometimes you can live with an intention about something and be daunted by the size of the task. By breaking it into manageable steps it becomes much easier to move forward step by [...]

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Work life balance for you

It’s not uncommon for doctors just like you to feel dissatisfied with their life. You like them may think there is little you could do to improve the situation and may be blaming ‘the system’ for most of your frustrations at work. Yet you are becoming increasingly aware of how these spill over into your [...]

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How working with a coach enables you to have a life and find your perfect balance between medicine and life

How working with a coach enables you to have a life and find your perfect balance between medicine and life A coach:- Pushes your buttons – so you think about whether you could make changes Encourages you to do things you hadn’t considered before- so by doing something different other things in your life change [...]

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Doctor, here is: Time for You

In my experience  the most common issue that doctors want to discuss with me is: Wanting more balance in their lives. Coaching around work-life balance tends to  include discussing time management as well as self-care, and the meaning of success. As a Coach I encourage my medical clients to recognise how  vital it is that [...]

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Gifts for the New Year

  Washing you Seasonal Greetings and a Very Happy, Healthy and Successful New Year for 2013 It’s that time of the year when you can make new promises to yourself and decide to make the changes you want to your life. Read about coping with New Year Resolutions and gifts to give yourself here: (and [...]

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Doctors and holidays another article.

I wrote previously about doctors and holidays and have just read an article from Software Advice about the same subject you might find interesting. I wonder whether you think the same rules apply to those of you who have their medical practice in the UK? What struck me is the stories of so many doctors who never take holidays at all.  This can only [...]

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Kindle book about time management for doctors

Usually just £1.91 – however On 12 and 13 November 2012 you can download my kindle book Time management mistakes nearly every doctor makes - completely free: Click HERE  

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How will you feel when feeling stressed is no longer a problem?

The news is always full of stories about stressed and overworked doctors who  wonder how they can cope with all the tasks that have  to be fitted into each day. If you are a busy doctor  what would be the most important issue or problem you would like to get rid of? managing time more [...]

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    I have been a reader of your materials and site for some time whilst I wrestled in my own head with my work/life imbalance. The opportunity to have a session with you was a welcome one and even before we spoke you helped me refine the questions I was asking myself. During the session you enabled me see a number of perspectives that I hadn't before. I came away with more work to do but a better framework for helping me to move forward. Thank you. Steve, Dad, Consultant and Clinical Director.

    I found Susan's name searching the internet for "coaching for doctors". At the time, I was at a low ebb, feeling overwhelmed by my workload and considering changing jobs.

    After 3 coaching sessions, antidepressants and CBT, my whole attitude is transformed. I am managing my workload much more effectively, have been able to make some helpful changes to my working week, and feel much more positive about the future. I now feel able to contemplate exploring creative interests outside of work and to consider planning my career over the next 10 years. It is hard to believe how far I have moved forwards in just a few weeks.
    Thanks, Susan, for listening and encouraging. GP in Devon

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