QA Episode 4| Motivation During Burnout, Time Management, Positivity & Productivity

Welcome back to my channel! In this episode of my weekly Q&A I answer a few questions related to finding motivation, time management, positivity, and productivity.
It is hard to keep up with the numerous questions receive so I hope this new format will allow me to answer more of the most common questions I get asked and have a reference playlist for people to find answers to common. If you enjoy this video style, please let me know in the comments as I would love to hear your feedback. If you have any questions you would like answered in future videos, ask your questions in the comments or over on my instagram page and I will do my best to answer them in future videos!
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Some of you may know me by my Instagram handle Fifteenblades. My name is Dr. Rola Rabah. I am a fourth-year Oral & maxillofacial resident completing my 6-year residency to become a dual MD DDS degree Oral surgeon. Follow my channel for weekly videos covering a variety of topics including residency, fashion, and health.
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[@simlover755]

Can you please do a video on changing your mindset?

[@illianaj]

Definitely interested in your thoughts about prioritizing and going more in depth about time management! Really enjoy the Q&A videos! 💕

[@neleee4043]

Please make a video about time management and preventing burn out!🙌🏼

[@fatemaxyz]

i would love to see how ur days off look like what you put in your lists and how you prioritise things i really would love to see that i’m IN LOVE with your content

[@Bandstand]

I haven’t seen this series from you yet. Excited to dive into the other episodes 🤝

[@mariekimberlylim3535]

Hi Rola, I'd definitely like to hear more about the process you went through maturing & changing your mindset into a more positive one. Would also be nice to hear if you have strategies on how to not be swayed by other seemingly happier lives portrayed on social media or what others' opinions are on the path you've chose & how you maintain being passionate and focused on your goals. Thanks!

[@AndreeaDiana]

“Always look at the big picture when you don’t feel motivated.” I needed that

[@ruyuning933]

Hi Dr. Rabah, does ur undergrad gpa matter to get into the 6 year omfs?

[@thesn0wcone]

Post a long video about burn out :)

[@farooqalsarawi9029]

Dr. Rola all of these questions deserve to be put in a 20 minute video each! But the most important 2 are burn out and lack of motivation please make a video of those 2 if you get the chance! Best, Farouq

[@werdaalam4939]

You are so empowering and wonderful to listen to ❤ thank you for your videos!

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you for the support Werda!

[@shoppppping]

Love this series :) I feel like you should have a set of cultural questions! What does your name mean? It’s beautiful! Or your favorite Syrian dish? Girl. Yes!!!!!! Or even more about Syrian culture :) that would be amazing

[@FacundoMD]

Great advice ! Much needed these days. I worked 36+ hrs in the COVID ICU and 3 more days coming up next week.

[@prakashp2450]

This is amazing Dr. Rabah, after working on my mindset (slowly) I’ve found such a strengthened passion in medicine especially after working in the ICU for like 16 + hour shifts

[@brittneyotis9401]

Dr WHAT? lol it was like a tongue roll, not clearly pronounced..... :P

[@alishapershad1]

Please do a long video about burnout!!! Thanks for addressing it in this video

[@kik722]

Thanks

[@panizfotoohi]

Please make a video on how to train ourselves to have a positive mindset:)

[@daydin3535]

This was so informative. I love how you’re always excited to be continuously learning ! Thank you for sharing Dr. Rabah

[@ShaiSmith9666]

Can you do a video on the bad side of your job? Eg sad cases etc and how you cope with it ? Your you are a beautiful person and such an inspiration

[@iliyasahmaulana]

Does having a supportive spouse help? I am assuming chris is a Muslim revert, it seems the main system of support are your parents.

[@fatemaxyz]

yes please talk more about burnout make a longer video ✨

[@erinecaplan]

Yes please do a long video for burnout if you are able to, thank you!!

[@Velisabeth]

It would be great to see a deeper dive into productivity

[@drrukhtaz7969]

How to prioritised ….? As a doctor and medical personnel

[@drvans17]

Can I get to know , what is the meaning of your channel ??

[@hadiazafar859]

May you please make a separate video on burnout

[@AndreeaDiana]

Yess to the idea of making a video about PRIORITIES!❤️ loved this

[@jennae.1899]

Hey Rola, super-inspiring content. Would love if you could do a separate video on time management and both of the initial questions covered in this episode. I feel like you'd be able to provide really insightful practical tips! ❤

[@robertstanley9633]

OMG I really needed to hear this video. Might have to play this every morning when I wake up. Thank you for the inspiration 💕

[@hibaalsiyabi7098]

Hi Rola I always had this question in my mind that I really really wanted you to answer! And the question is.. I have always noticed that you have always said that you’re a hands on person and that’s why you chose dentistry instead of medicine, but you could’ve just pursued medicine and then you could’ve gone into plastic surgery or any other field that involves working with hands, so why didn’t you do that? I’m a dental student by the way and someone told that omfs is more of a medical specialty than a dental one, so it seems to me that you love medicine more than dentistry! I don’t know theses are just thoughts running through my mind 😂😂😂🤍

[@AndreeaDiana]

YEASSS I love this series. You know how I feel about the asmr voice😂 also great content I don’t just fall asleep I promise

[@mmustafa08]

Thank you for sharing! Can you please elaborate on burnout remedies in a future video?

[@Fifteenblades]

Hi Mona I can definitely add this to my list of future videos! thank you for the suggestion

[@mmustafa08]

@@Fifteenblades You’re welcome!

[@aseelcharolia5391]

I might look crazy for keeping my planner and lists in check but that's what helps me get through.

[@HelloMoto_]

You should def do a video on prepping for the week, cases, and getting your bag ready, etc

[@MeliYamiii]

Being a healthcare worker, i appreciate this video! Thank you for your hard work 💓

[@chase9648]

Great insight, perspective is everything! Thanks Dr. Rola

[@naaravalles7338]

Love your content and your positivity. You have gane an admirer. ❤️

[@anushajha8605]

Do make a separate video on how you prioritise and prevent burnout as a medical resident!

[@fatemaxyz]

ok but this video was really really interesting and great and educating ✨🤍

[@FarzanasLaw]

NICE VIDEO!!!!

[@Studymkk1]

you are sucha inspiring role model:)

[@fatemaxyz]

i really love your transparency i discovered that even more when you were talking about the covid vaccine

[@haven5443]

You should vlog more I would love to see more of your daily routine ❤️!!

[@heelamomand899]

Being a pre med here at St. Louis as a first generation college student and Muslim female I look up to you so much , I wish a day comes when I get to meet you in person because you truly are amazing dr Rabah:)

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you for this comment Heela, wishing you the best during your education!

[@shachivyas642]

I've been a long time follower/subscriber and even though I am not in the field of medicine, I really enjoy the general tips and advice you share. Would love to see a video on how you prioritize potentially following along a day in your life so we can see how you put it into practice. Sending lots of love and good wishes your way 💕

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you for the support Shachi! I will add this to potential future videos. Thank you so much for the suggestion and positive energy!

[@gitakhadivi3834]

How do you deal with less than 7 hours of sleep?

[@joshipatel2821]

This helped me get a better sense of how to organize my time. Thanks for sharing!

[@Fifteenblades]

Thanks for the feedback Joshi, Im glad it helped you!

[@juliettehernandez7045]

I would really like to hear more about you motivational lifestyle and how you control your emotions etc. I am currently studying consumer studies (in the Netherlands) and at the moment I am following a very hard advanced statistical course. But everytime I watch your video's or see your insta stories I become so motivated to keep going and get motivated to work really really hard. Your such an inspiration and your mindset is really inspiring! Thank you for all your hard work and amazing video's

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you for the comment and suggestions Juliette. Im so glad to hear that you find motivation from my videos and stories. It is the main reason I continue to do my best to create content during my residency. I have taken note of your suggestions for future video topics! Thanks a ton!

[@juliettehernandez7045]

@@Fifteenblades Thank you for your wonderful response. I am looking foreword to your other videos. And I will definitely recommend you to my friends (some of them are also medical students). I think they can learn a lot from you.

[@fatemaxyz]

early for the fun 😌💕💕

[@waqqasElahismch]

Which country medical student

[@Fifteenblades]

United States

[@waqqasElahismch]

@@Fifteenblades thank you I study in high school i am from India

[@annaisharry]

First