Let's face it: call blows. Social science research has shown that on-call workers are prone to a variety of stress related afflictions such as exhaustion, irritation, sleep disorders, memory disorders, headaches, musculoskeletal pains, depressed mood, sleep deprivation, insomnia & sleepiness during the daytime, reduced cognitive function, and difficulty in concentrating. There is also a relationship between on-call work and job dissatisfaction and also between on-call work and job-turnover. On-call work negatively affects marriages, home life, and the so called work-life balance
The best way I know to get through call is as follows:
- stay busy
- exercise
- meditate
- yoga
- do CME
I also like to get outside and walk.
Good luck out there and stay positive.
The IU
Good luck out there and stay positive.
The IU
