11 lessons I’ve learnt about myself since becoming a DOCTOR! 👩🏻‍⚕️ | Dr Sarah Nicholls

[@lornabrown2083]

As someone who lives with chronic kidney disease & bladder complications due to childhood vesicoureteral reflux, I am restricted in the way I live my life. It puts a smile on my face to see that you fully appreciate your body & view it as a privilege, as so many healthy people don't. I used to be obsessed with body image, but as I progress through my 20s, it's people like you who help me realise that it's all about looking after your body as best you can. I also love how you use your 'influence' to promote positivity, mindful thinking, and selflessness. Thank you for all you are doing to help others.

[@SarahNicholls]

Wow thank you for such a lovely message ❤️❤️❤️

[@lynndais3783]

Love how optimistic she is ❤

[@SarahNicholls]

Aww thank you 😘💕

[@lynndais3783]

@@SarahNicholls Cant believe you replied! Haha, really youre a great inspiration & i love u and ur videos 💕

[@SarahNicholls]

@@lynndais3783 that really means a lot! You're the best ❤️ hope you are staying well x

[@GreeGraa]

Find your videos very interesting, as I’ll be an FY1 in a couple years. You also seem to have a great outlook on life! I’m wondering, could you do a video maybe on your top 3 and bottom 3 specialities based on your medical school/foundation experience?

[@SarahNicholls]

Graa ooh this is a great idea for a video, yes I will make a video on this 😊 thanks for watching, hope med school is going well!

[@SarahNicholls]

DrHyder Mohammad I haven’t worked in cardiology specifically but general internal medicine is very busy but fun and interesting!

[@graemefindlater5234]

Hello hello. As someone who is changing their career from journalism and marketing to become a doctor at 33, i find your videos really insightful. Actually proves to me that i am absolutely doing the right thing and i cannot wait to begin!! Although, ill be doing a 5 year undergrad course... just going full in!! Junior Doctor by 39 haha

[@SarahNicholls]

Graeme Findlater amazing! Good on you 🙌

[@thirstforfruit5825]

You make me so proud of our NHS and all its staff... IMO it gets a really undeserved bad press from the media when the truth is the absolute opposite xx

[@SarahNicholls]

Thirst For Fruit wow that is so lovely of you to say! Thank you so much 🥰 I’m so proud to work for the NHS!

[@MrKUHAN68]

Hi. Dr. Sarah good to know your goodself. Do your best you can and listen to your heart. Being a Dr. Needs alot of dedication skills support and caring. Your work comes first because the attention given by patients needs 100% treatment either post or pre treatment. Believe me it an excellent job. Be positive and be focus. Best wishers from Kuhan Kuala Lumpur Malaysia :)

[@SarahNicholls]

Kuhan Arasaratnam thank you so much for this sweet comment! I really appreciate the kind words 👏🏻😊

[@vittoriazuccaroli146]

i love how down to earth you are in your vids! keep up the good work! :) :)

[@SarahNicholls]

Vittoria Zuccaroli thank you so much 😊

[@HassanPoyo]

Thank you for this insight! Its really amazing to see how being a doctor changes you

[@SarahNicholls]

hassan nassar thanks for watching ☺️

[@debbiecarr1072]

What a lovely video. You are such a ray of sunshine xx

[@TheLyds01]

Although I’ve decided to give up on my dream (surgeon). I still love watching your doctor vids and vlogs. I’d still like to see a mix. Xx

[@SarahNicholls]

TheLyds01 thank you so much 😘 I hope whatever you choose instead is just as enjoyable for you, best wishes

[@Dorculi]

Lovely to hear your experiences ❤️

[@stuartwasnothere]

Sarah you’re such a ray of sunshine! I’m applying for graduate entry medicine this year, so currently revising for the GAMSAT. Your videos are inspiring and they keep me so motivated! 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Stuart aww that’s so lovely of you to say! I’m glad you find them helpful. And GOOD LUCK with the GAMSAT. Horrible exam, but definitely worth working hard for! Fingers crossed for you 🤞

[@stuartwasnothere]

Dr Sarah Nicholls thanks so much!

[@EmilieTW12]

Thanks for this video and all of your others - SO interesting! I'm starting grad med in Sept and they've been so insightful and helpful xx

[@SarahNicholls]

Emilie you’re welcome - thanks for watching! Very excited for you for September, I hope you enjoy it :) feel free to send video requests if you have any!

[@fernandafernandes3658]

I love this video! It’s so empowering Ps would love to see food recipes/smoothies that are quick and healthy for a busy routine

[@SarahNicholls]

Fernanda Fernandes thank you so much 😊 and yes definitely, I will try to make some more food videos x

[@maryambarfei1862]

Hey sarah! Wow, the things you said are just true for me!! That’s funny how we can feel the same from two different history , experiences,and nations ☺️

[@SarahNicholls]

maryam barfei ah that’s so amazing! Where are you from? It’s nice to know other people are feeling the same things!

[@maryambarfei1862]

Dr Sarah Nicholls I am from Iran, planning to move to UK in about 2 years from now 🤩

[@211greengirl]

I really love your videos - especially your vlogs and reflective videos like this one xx

[@LHENNNESSY]

Hey Sarah I’m about to start as an fy1 in July and I was wondering what your shift pattern really looks like? Thanks

[@FufuFang]

Sarah, I really enjoyed this video. I think this video has a lot of life tips for just about everyone. Unfortunately it is too late at night, I am about to head to bed, so I didn't take notes. I guess I will just have to watch it again later and make some notes. I think some of the stuff you mentioned is not directly the results of becoming a doctor, I think it is just a part of growing up, and interacting with more people. :) By the way, I like your hair. It looks amazing!

[@SarahNicholls]

Fufu Fang thank you so much!! I think you’re absolutely right, a lot of what I’m talking about are just life lessons from growing up, I feel like I’m finally becoming an adult 😂 And thanks about my hair!

[@halima4978]

you look stunning!! really hope I get into grad med, I can relate to a lot of stuff working as a HCA but yeah you are my role model xxx

[@SarahNicholls]

halima xoxo aww that is so lovely! Thank you!! To be honest I feel like I learnt loads and became so much more mature through working as an HCA. You are thrown in the deep end dealing with people from all walks of life and there’s not really any training for that, you just have to learn on the job. I hope it’s going well for you! Xxx

[@Grace-jk4en]

That last part was so cute! Ahaha, it’s my QMC work experience this week and I’m sooo nervous, literally dreading it 😂 I tried so so hard to get a placement and now the time has come and my anxiety is killing me 🙃

[@SarahNicholls]

Grace thank you so much as always! And GOOD LUCK for your work experience, you’ll be great! Just smile at everyone and introduce yourself to everyone and show enthusiasm. That’s literally all you have to do! Soak it all in and enjoy it, you will be great 😊

[@Grace-jk4en]

Dr Sarah Nicholls thankss aha 💗 I really lack enthusiasm, it’s like I don’t know how to be excited about something 😂

[@SarahNicholls]

Grace aww it’s normal to feel that way, don’t worry ☀️

[@Grace-jk4en]

Dr Sarah Nicholls thanks, I’m trying not to over think aha 💗

[@DoctorNosa]

Great video! xx

[@SarahNicholls]

Dr. Nosa thank you so much! 😘

[@Yoontaec7]

Love this video, I'm an aspiring doctor but I didn't do well in my A-levels and I think its because of all my feelings that has pent up from moving to a different country and trying to get used to a different culture and language, as well as the parenting style difference that I have received. I know I should not blame it on external factors but I had a hard time adjusting to all these. Have you ever felt like so much is happening all at once and you are falling behind? I know that resilience is key in the Medical field and I am growing more in that aspect but I still find it hard sometimes, like how do you bounce back quickly? Can you please make a video about this, if you have? Thanks!

[@SarahNicholls]

C.Anne07 wow it sounds like you’ve had a lot to deal with. I am in awe of anyone who moves to another country and settles down, I am really affected by culture shock even when I go on holiday so I can’t even imagine what it’s like moving to another country. You’re absolutely right about resilience and it sounds like you have it! I didn’t get the A-levels I hoped for either (I have made a couple of videos about that, let me know if you want me to send links). I will definitely make a video about this, great idea 💓

[@Yoontaec7]

@@SarahNicholls I've looked at your past videos and as well as the latest one. They have been a great help to me. I truly appreciate all your efforts to inspire people, thanks!

[@SarahNicholls]

C.Anne07 thank you so much! 💓🥰

[@toushiri9476]

When she says i have to be ready foe the next shift.. I heard it shi* and went like (what am I putting my self into), a fifth year med student 👻

[@SarahNicholls]

😂

[@kik722]

Nice

[@truncheon-jay3064]

Great video thumbs up from me :D!

[@SarahNicholls]

Truncheon- Jay thank you so much 🙌

[@vincegardner225]

Where are the two drunk guys???

[@SarahNicholls]

Vince Gardner maybe they will make another appearance in a later video 😜