Staying Motivated as a Med Student | Rachel Southard
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- Опубликовано: 31 дек 2020
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- all about how i stay motivated
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Hi my beautiful friends! I finally answer the frequently asked question: "how do you stay motivated?"
But, i'd love to know what kept you motivated throughout 2020! Comment it down below :)
My motivation is one day I will get accepted to medschool 😍😍😭😭
My motivation has been seeing so many wonderful creators and RUclipsrs work so hard and achieving so many milestones despite the fact that school can be hell TvT
My motivation is to inspire my younger siblings and become the best version of myself
Beautiful quotes and the fear of the future
@@shandisfancher8766 im a big beast
When you’re so used to listening to lectures in 2x speed you cannot even deal with yourself talking in normal speed 😂
it hurt my soul to hear myself talk at 1x.
It's a real problem 😥😥
I literally watch youtube on 1.8x 'cause my brain can't comprehend 1x any longer.
During undergrad and medical school I would carry a picture of my friend in my wallet. She has spinal muscular atrophy and was the one that inspired me to become a doctor. Anytime I got down or stressed out, I would just pull her picture out of my wallet to remind myself where I came from and why I was working so hard.
You are an amazing person 🙏
I would very much like to start up a petition to get the full version your outro song released.
Yessss
YES I want this too
Yupppp
I think motivation can be really difficult to have at times. The key is discipline.
Staying consistent. I make it a goal to study at least 25 minutes a day. After 25 minutes I take a break, then feel the need to get back to studying.. (not always haha)
Yes motivation and discipline should be put together. That is the ultimate key; it gets all the goals done. I’ll work more on discipline. Maybe Rachel could make a video about discipline. I feel like it’s one of those things that ain’t easy.
Other day I was about to do something hard and I just thought “What would Rachel do?” So I got up and vacuumed 😂 Rachel you are my inspiration :)
Lol that is so cute
Motivation was always something I struggled with in nursing school, and now that I’m in my career, I still find myself struggling, especially in this pandemic. How grateful my patients are after helping them, even with small things, reminds me why I did this. I know you’ll feel the same way! So proud of you ☺️
I got so excited when you talked about that app! My dad is a stroke patient and unfortunately we haven't been able to afford to send him to physical therapy for the past couple of years. That is something that would be incredibly helpful for him. Thank you so much for being a part of that project!
This got me thinking.... Motivation is something you gained when your heart was once happy about something. It feel in love or wanted to go after something bc that something has a greater meaning to you and brings you so much else. It brings you joy, fulfillment, gives you a sense of purpose and/or gives you a chance to share/show your talents, traits and abilities etc.
If you are not feeling that same motivation that is pushing you hard towards something, you need to evaluate a lot. There could be many sources of why that’s happening. I went through the same thing in college bc through ptsd, I lost a lot and gained depression and anxiety. But through don’t oing the work to overcome ptsd and go through it, I have now stopped battling lacking motivation. I’ve learned a lot also. Just like Rachel, I had always been motivated about medicine since I was young, It had been my life and heart. When I lost that feeling, it was tough and made things brutal. Now I’m doing better and some things I’ve come to learn is That, it’s not always motivation that you can count on. Motivation you to remember is a feeling your heart gets but isn’t constant due to other factors in your mind that can overshadow that focus on your motivation. And also very importantly, you have to keep up wit your motivation once you have it. It’s like reminding your heart why you feel in love with what you love. One source of problem could be another part of your mind is juggling and weighed down by something. So You have to clear and fix that in order to get a clear mind to delve and fixate on your motivation and drive. Most likely, for many, this is the case. Maybe you should sit down and think about how to incorporate more activities that touch into your passion and motivation into your daily routine and schedule while doing things that allow your mind to decompress and alleviate stress and tension. Go to the hospital, do that research, do that club, talk to those people.... it’s little by little and you will get back to where you originally started where you fell in love with your passion.
So we are seeing Rachel be exactly where her heart wants her to be. Even though not everything she is doing she loves and the road is currently tough, it’s still about the end message and goal. It’s always about that. It’s still about the goal she came here for so all that’s left is to try to think and overcome the challenges given to her. It’s knowing that defeat will be much worse than whatever the situation might be. Like it’s not worth it to leave this passion which wakes you up in the morning, keeps your brain bright and happy, and gives you so much bc the current situation is a bit trying.
Even I have to remind myself to keep my eyes on the prize. So in all, reconnect with your drive and what EXACTLY made you fall in love with what you are doing. It could be so many facets driving your main goal and passion however, realize them, write them down and employ them= practice them. I want to work with kids bc I live children so I volunteer at the day care. I look at research with children.
Also Sometimes you are just tired and keeping your eye on the prize just isn’t easy. You have done so much during the day and remembering your purpose just wasn’t one of them. That’s when you rely on discipline and your plans to keep going. So even when you don’t see where you are going, you keep going bc you know there is a reason why you started. We are all human, we will go through that. That’s why it’s important to practice and have habits that decompress you and rejuvenate you. So so important. Learn those activities, they will be everything in keeping you in order.
Excuse me for my novel, but I like sharing with others to help them. I’m making a RUclips channel soon to put all my ideas there. Message me if you would have any questions. Sorry for the slight plug Rachel. I still immensely love you and this channel. You keep me going girl! 💋
Best way to start the new year!
RUclips and yourself have been a real motivator this year! It's been so nice to know we're all out here studying the same thing and not alone! It's also just so satisfying when a test goes well, because you know it's gonna make you a better doctor at the end of the day.
that app sounds like it will help sooo many people. thank you for sharing and Happy New year Rachel!
“Ooooh ooh, we have a new member of the Herd”
Well, welcome Robe 😂😂
Hehehe
I'm watching Rachel's videos over and over again because they keep me in the mood to study and work hard.. Thanks Rachel
Happy New Year, Rachel! You have such a mature outlook on how you keep yourself motivated. It’s hard somedays, especially without instant rewards, but we’ll pull through it! ☺️
I’m a 17 y/o first year med student and I’m seriously questioning if i want to do this long term with the workload and how awful I’ve been with being able to manage it but stumbling upon your videos has made me fall in love with this major. You’re so inspiring and i envy your work ethic and how motivated and structured you are. I think i might be able to pull through this rough patch. And i know you can as well!
Wow 17?!?! Congrats girl FOR REALL, you can do this! Think about how great it will feel when you realize all that work you put in has led to you getting that degree. Push through, you can do this!
Happy new year every one! May this new year be filled with happiness and success!!❤
Happy New Year Rachel and everybody. I wish you a lot of energy, laughing and a very good health. And yeey a lot of coffee, its LIFE😉
The timing of this vlog it’s perfect. Love u girl, happy 2021 💖
Happy new year! Rachel ydk how much i needed this ❤️❤️❤️ thank you❤️ for the past god knows how long ive just been down for so long. I had no motivation to study and even when i tried to study i just cud not absorb any material and that just made me stressed 😔 thanks for this. At least now ik im not alone
That advice about taking time to allow things to make you happy... Wow I needed that for this coming semester. Thank you ❤️
Rachel's videos are all the Warmth we need❤️❤️❤️
That thumbnail though... Gorgeous 🥰✨ I hope 2021 is blissful and full of abundance for everyone! ☮️💜👏🏾
awh ty.
Hi Rachel I wanted to let you know that this month marks my one year anniversary of finding your channel!! I still remember finding your video at 2 am and being completely inspired to change my life for the better! You have gotten me through some hard times and I hope you have a blessed year!! 😄💕
I 100% agree with your view on motivation! You need to keep the WHY in your mind and in the picture reminding yourself of what you're really working towards. I think that's so true especially for long term goals / long haul things (like education and Med School) every day isn't going to be easy or fun but if you have a solid WHY and solid long term goal that can pull you through the tougher days.
Liked the video already before I’ve even watched it. That’s how good Rachel’s content is 🔥 Happy New Year everyone!
Wow! Seeing this video on Jan 1st is really amazing! I really need motivation👀❤️ happy new year Rachel! You're my inspiration ❤️❤️
Happy New Year Rachel, I’m so glad I found your channel and have been following your journey
This advice is really solid! It took a lot of growing up for me to realize that instant gratification isn’t always going to be there so it’s important to be disciplined along whatever journey… to DO THE THING anyways. Bc in the end that reward will be worth it!
Happy new year 🤗
Love how you always manage to push through
I’ve been loving your vlogs for so long now it inspired me to start my own PA student version to document my journey🥺❤️
def not me using my 15 min break from studying to rewatch an old video of yours and enjoying it like it's my first time watching it :'))))
I love your videos so much! Happy new year! We all appreciate you!! ❤️
Didn't realized it's THAT day of the week! Now, I'm happy!
OMG Rachel you looked so pretty at 9:04!! I mean, you look gorgeous everyday but during that clip you look like such a businesswoman - independent and just killin it! I hope the project works out amazing!
the vibes in the vlog were ✨immaculate✨
Oh, thank you so much for sharing your thought about motivation!! I'm actually way too much struggling with keeping motivated recently...(I'm a third-year med student). So, I'm gonna get my goals more clear and remind myself that!! You always help me a lot and thank you so much😭
Thank you so much for all of the motivation tips. It really does help a lot and mostly for this new year!
agh having Anki for breakfast with your coffee, yum! just something I thought of lol OKAY BYE I LOVE U
I have been struggling with this exact topic, I think it’s because of holidays and being sick last week. I’m anxious to hear how you stay motivated and focused.
You are gorgeous and positive. Thank you do everything you are doing. Happy new year ☺️
we love a dose of Rachel❤️
Love you Rachel!! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! Let's hope this year brings more little moments to enjoy.
Watching her videos as usual even when the new year started 🥰
some things never change
;)
Hi Rachel! I’ve been watching your videos for so long now and am now a med student. OMS-1! Can you do a video on how you planned your board studies and how you balance that with your regular schedule studies? Thank you!
coffee is lifeeee, happy new year Rachel !!
such a good video rachel!! great way to start a new year 🥰
Many thanks for the motivation tips.
Happy New Year Racheal.
I like what you are doing and it gives me alot of energy keep doing that , love you!!
Definitely looking at the big picture and realizing that my dreams and my goals would take time, so practicing patience too. Happy 2021, see you next week!
I hope 2021 is amazing for everyone! Excited to start med school this fall!
Best video to start 2021 with!
Happy New Year Rachel!!!! 🎊🥳🎆🎉
Coffee is life :) Happy New Year RS!
Thanks for everything Rachel!
Omg I got the same robe for Christmas too and that is def help me through studying.
coffee is life. Haha agreed. Also, love that robe! It looks sooo comfy! I think what kept me motivated was knowing that eventually things will get better and I just have to keep pushing myself and moving forward
also sad that I missed the premiere... I even had bell notifications on :(
Hi rach happy new year for you, hope you going well and safe. i wanna say THANK YOU for this videos. personally i met u last year and im so glad for that. u makes me more confident and quiet person. i watch yours videos from so far away (Buenos Aires Argentina) and felt so supported is so good. thank you for everything seriously u are a big person for all of us. i wish all the best in this 2021 for you life.
Awh thank you! When did we meet?!
Thank you, best of luck to you and happy 2021!
@@RachelSouthard I wanted to say that I started to watch your videos and lean a lot on your words because I am a medical student here hahaha also sorry for my english i tried my best 🤣😅
I love your vlogs, you're the best! All the best in 2021!
Loved it. Impatiently waiting for the upcoming videos ✨
7:30 oh my God! You just made me realise something! I feel so happy now!
After the pandemic, please have a meet up in SoCal! Love you Rachel ❤️
Please put in more timelapses of yourself studying. They are really motivating!Love your channel
The end omg💞💞💞. So cute
Idk if it's only me but I press the like button during the ad before the video start because I already know I will appreciate the video, the woman, everything
Rachel you’re the best!!
Revel in the little things. YES. 👏✨
The end card is so funny!
Hi Rachel! Happy new year!!!
Omg gorgeous girl! Happy New Year Rachel ❤🐜
the editing was super good on this!!
Happy new year Rachel
OMG I have the same robe!!!! I'm never getting out of it either. Happy New Year.
Coffee is life :)
I’m in high school and you’re my inspiration :) thx for making vids!
The editing! Lol fantastic!
👩🍳💋
Happy new year!🎉🎉
Coffee really is life 🙌
One thing that has helped me in staying motivated and getting things done is reminding myself how much I will regret NOT doing something.
Think of the last time you really regretted not doing something and how that felt.
So true b
Sending love from South Africa!!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Whenever Rachel upload a new video it's 12:00 or 1:00 am so I can't join the chat but lot's lot's of love and happy new year🎊🎊
I hope I'll meet you one day😊😊
I’m a Pre-PA major and my biggest goal in my life right now is to go to PA school. Sometimes my classes are difficult and can be stressful causing a lack of motivation. The way I deal with it is constantly reminding myself of my goal, but in order to reach that goal I need to put in all the time and effort to study and work hard. Even though it will take time, I think that trusting the process is important because I know eventually I will get there.
love you Rachel!
The app you’re working on sounds so cool!
Frothy coffee do be life
Love you Rachel
I aspire to have the level of control that you have on your facial muscles, Rachel 🤣 ALSO omg we're on the same wavelength rn bc my most recent podcast episode was on motivation too HAHA
coffee is life
ps love you rachel!!!
The best part of my Fridays is watching your videos. I love photography too. I have a index card that says pediatrician which I want to be. I also have great news, I completed my bachelors in science
congrats!! :D
@@RachelSouthard Thank you ❤️
Yes!! I have that same Costco robe and I live in it too lol. You gotta get the matching lilac slippers :) It's a lewkkk
THERE ARE MATCHING SLIPPERS!?!?!?!?!?!?! OH MY GOSHHHNCIDSNSKWKWNDJD. YOURE KIDDING ME. going today to find them
Would love to learn more about that professors research! Any chance you could drop some article links or something?
Thank you Rachel u can not imagine how u are helping me alot in spit i am older then u , love u wish i ll meet once in my life ❤️😘😘(i really like the part u talked about the sky i love looking in it it s my little secret that make me happy and thinking that it s impossible that God create all this for nothing , there is purpose) wish u a happy year and happy life
Coffee is LIFE!!
Coffee is life!! ☕️
Right now... ur my saviour
Coffee is life❤️
3:23 that is a cool cup!
wow that light set up. Girl you just went like super model mode at 6.11 mins.
Oh stop it you!
Coffee is life
Coffee is LIFE.