Along with veterinarians, all animal health pros will recognize the situations about which Donna Curtin, DVM, writes. Running out of answers too early isn’t fair to my team, my family or myself she says. She offers some tips to avoid answer exhaustion:
- Take breaks
- Learn your limits
- Tag
- Practice curiosity
Source: DRANDYROARK, November 29, 2019. Link.
One of the best ways to restock your answer quota is to do something kind for another.
Also see: Are you working your veterinary team stupid? VETTED, November 20, 2019. Link. Working longer hours has been associated with lower scores on cognitive performance tests.
INSIGHTS: Running on empty is a precursor to a disaster. Heed this guidance and know your personal limits.