<p>Medicine and surgery require complex problem solving and tough decisions are made every single day.  In Part 2 of this three-part, solo, mini series, we review pillars of self-management, choice architecture, and how to say, &quot;No.&quot;  References and reading: The First 90 Days, Nudge, Essentialism. Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.</p>

13. Mindful Decision Making - (Part 1) Effective Decision Making

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.