<p>Concepts of time management from the previous podcast coupled with concepts of creating efficient working spaces unleashes the strength of routine to shape an efficient and competent surgical practice.  Routine allows us condition ourselves toward desired behaviors and consistency in routine allows us to be creative in unexpected ways.  Reading and References: Think Like a Monk, Peak Performance, The Last Dance, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. </p>

7. The Physical Self

While incredibly rewarding and honored vocations, careers in medicine and surgery are fraught with stress, burnout and challenges in work-life balance.  OWZ is intended to open dialogue about a mindful approach to surgery - to create a space where physicians and surgeons can enhance their life's work and life experience with a focus on presence, purpose and practical skills.  OWZ combines didactic-like monologues to provide baseline information and available scientific data on practical topics like time management, sleep hygiene and burnout; as well as interviews with surgeons and experts to share what works and doesn't work in their daily routines.