<p>The Self dimension can be thought of as physical and the mental/emotional self.  Concepts covered include play and achieving mindfulness through physical activity and experiences.  Yoga presented as an example of transcendence through physical activity.  Reading and references: History of Yoga, Peak Performance, Essentialism, The Body Keeps the Score. </p>

11. Understanding Bad Behaviors

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.