Hey guys,
I know that during the course of our clinics, and our careers, that we'll be told we're not doing something right, or be given some feedback about a part of our performance. I've found on this placement and the last, when I've been told something like this, it really lowers my confidence in my own ability, and i start thinking that I'm doing terribly, and then that affects everything else I'm doing, which in turn lowers my confidence more.
This happened on my last placement, to the point where i really feel i didn't get as much from the placement as it should have, and i don't want the same thing to happen here. I was just wondering if anyone is familiar with this feeling, and if you have any method of coping with it?
Thanks for the help guys and good luck for the rest of your clinic,
James
2 comments:
Hi James. I totally understand what you are feeling. I often feel in the same way and after a while I realized that it was affecting my performance and progress. Sometimes when we lack in confidence, we kind of “ block” and not even the stuff that we know we can put in practice. Don’t know if you feel the same…
The way I have been trying to deal with it, is to always remember that, particularly at this stage, everything is a learning experience. Physio is the kind of profession that the more you do, the more confident you get. It is all about experience, accepting advice and learning from them. This kind of situation will probably happen again after you graduate. Do not take personal when the supervisor or senior tell you something. Often, they are trying to help your learning process and helping you to grow, especially if they see that you have potential. We need to learn how to deal with our feelings and focus in the patient wellbeing. You know your stuff, know the theory … sometimes it is hard, but you need to be patient with the process of learning and experience…this comes with time. Just try to be confident in what you do, keep studying and when someone say something, try to think “ good that someone told me that, otherwise I wouldn’t have realized that or my treatment taking this advice into account will be more effective”. I hope it helps..
Hello James
Yes, I agree with you and Caroline. It is difficult to take criticism on board sometimes, especially when you think that you have just completed a productive and effective treatment session. I must admit though, I came into this placement feeling like I had forgotten so much of what we learnt in the musculoskeletal science units so have been lapping up as much advice as I can. Now, however I feel I have settled and that my treatments are running a lot smoother.
I agree with Caroline, we can’t take our supervisors suggestions personally. They too were once in our position. They enjoy providing advice, wisdom and suggestions which is probably one reason they enjoy being clinical tutors and supervisors. Also remember we are still learning and solidifying all our knowledge and skills. We have chosen a career where science is moving and changing every day. Our predecessors were thus more than likely taught different techniques to what we have learnt. Hence there approach to situations will be slightly different.
I hope this helps. Heidi.
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