<p>The principles of routine and efficiency are grounded in the science of brain power including decision fatigue, unconscious and subconscious modes of thought.  Reading and References: Peak Performance, Essentialism, The Warrior&apos;s Meditation, Think Like a Monk. </p>

5. Understanding and Optimizing Sleep

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.