Date: 15th April 2025

I don’t regret studying medicine but if I could go back and talk to a 17 year old me - the version of me filling out UCAS forms and trying to make the “right” decision - I would tell her a few things. These are all things that would have made the unconventional path I've found myself following, a lot easier. Read more.

Date: 12th April 2025

I feel like it’s time to share some realistic wellness content… It’s something I’ve always tried to do on my social media as I think a “healthier” career starts with our own health but I feel it’s more important for me to step up my game in this area. There is a lot of really unrealistic advice online... Read more.

Date: 3rd April 2025

I didn’t know if I was going to get to the top of Mount Toubkal in Morocco standing tall at 4167m but I now realise that it really wouldn’t have mattered if I did or didn’t…. It felt like I really needed to on the day because that was why I was going on the trip…. right?! I only realised after climbing up to 4167m that I was really wrong. Read more.

Date: 31st March 2025

I received an email last week from the MDU (Medical Defence Union) and I couldn’t believe the stats in their latest survey…. They stated from a survey of 500 doctors that 90% feel sleep deprived at work. These numbers are terrifying and I used to be one of them...Read more.

Date: 27th March 2025

I’ve fallen into the “No” trap quite a few times & I still do from time-to-time… It usually goes a bit like this. The hard worker & ambitious over-achiever in me takes on this & that. Things start well but over time I start to notice myself faltering, with my energy & enthusiasm fading....Read more.

Date: 25th March 2025

I’ve been working as a part-time doctor & business owner for over 5 years now but my entrepreneurial journey started a long time before this….. I started academic tutoring when I was at school. It was something I started almost by accident. There are a number of reasons why this was the best (& worst) side hustle for me. Read more.

Date: 6th March 2025

I used to try to avoid the Sunday scares by working the sunday and then having the monday off work. This sounds completely ridiculous now but it used to work. It was an easy way to avoid them but there’s a big difference between the easiest way to do something and the best way to do something, especially when it comes to overcoming the Sunday Scares. Read more.

Date: 1st March 2025

How can you start a business whilst working full-time?! I’m not talking about the actual steps you need to take to set up a business… I’m referring to actually finding the time whilst working. There are a few places you can “find” time in your day which I’m going to explain... Read more.

Date: 20th February 2025

A question I get asked A LOT is “Do I regret my decision to study medicine at University?” I don’t because I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for my studies but “Would I do it again if I had to start over?" There are 3 things that I would do differently if I had to….  Read more.

Date: 18th February 2025

I used to think for a long time that work was the only thing that contributed to us developing burnout but the minute I started changing that work and still found myself facing burnout, I realised there might be something else influencing my stress levels….  Read more.

Date: 13th February 2025

I had heard of people experiencing burnout when I was at University but I didn’t pay much attention to it. The truth is I didn’t pay much more attention to it when I was a doctor working full-time. It wasn’t until….  Read more.

Date: 7th February 2025

I decided to quit medicine full-time almost 5 years ago but it wasn’t an easy decision. I felt tied to a career in medicine, despite the fact that it wasn’t meeting my expectations. A key contributing factor was the word I had in front of my name, Doctor. It’s a label we are assigned but it’s a lot more than just a word. It created 3 problems for me... Read more.

Date: 4th February 2025

For various reasons, I decided against finding another career & instead found the courage to start my own business with my brother... It was the best decision I have made to date.Here are four reasons why starting my own business saved my medical career. Could it save yours too? Read more.

Date: 28th January 2025

It is typical for individuals with burnout to start questioning their career choice, this is one of the presenting features as you start to disconnect from your professional & personal responsibilities. It is really important that anyone who is having doubts about their career carefully considers if they are....  Read more.

Date: 22nd January 2025

I don’t quite know when it was that I started to suddenly feel like I was one of those circus performers…. The one holding all the poles and keeping the plates spinning in the air on the end of them. Read more.

Date: 16th January 2025

The idea of changing career is a daunting prospect to most people. It can be very difficult for individuals to make a significant career change without overcoming & embracing some of the mindsets & character traits I outlined here...  Read more.

Date: 12th January 2025

You've spent hours and hours thinking about starting a business & brainstorming business ideas. You’ve finally thought of a the perfect idea but you’ve discovered that a business already exists.... this is what you should do next. Read more.

Date: 5th January 2025

I find my brain racing A LOT like it’s constantly running at 100mph…. I think working as an A&E doctor has only made this worse.  It’s forced me to try to stop my brain racing & working in this way and I’ve discovered a few different tips/tricks to help me...  Read more.

Date: 30th December 2024

I spent 6 years studying medicine at university but even after all that time I didn’t really know what my job would look like as an NHS doctor… It didn’t need to be this way though & I’ve since discovered there are lots of different routes I could have taken and ways I could have started to work part-time as a doctor. Read more.

Date: 18th December 2024

It sounds great being able to work from a beach right? That’s what I thought too until I actually needed to work from a beach because I wanted to take a holiday but I had started a business that I couldn’t just stop…. This was mine & my brother’s reality in 2022. There are 3 things that trying to “work from holiday” taught me. Read more.

Date: 16th December 2024

I know I might be biased but I think we need to talk more about pursuing portfolio careers, especially as doctors or other healthcare professionals. They are a great way to help individuals create a career which “ticks all of their boxes” instead of trying to find one career which does that (unlikely). Read more.

Date: 12th December 2024

I spent far too long thinking about starting a business and waiting for the right time.... It wasn't until I realised that there wasn't ever going to be a right time that I took the plunge. I hope this checklist will give you the confidence you need that you are ready to get started.  Read more.

Date: 9th December 2024

It's not possible for there to be a "one-size fits all" when it comes to finding the right work-life relationship.... We are all different but work-life relationships can broadly divided into 3 different levels. I found understanding these different levels really helps me to.... Read more.

Date: 3rd December 2024

I’ve always loved the outdoors but it was only until I wasn’t able to spend time outside that I started to realise how much I actually needed it....Here are 3 evidence based and science-backed reasons why I spend time outdoors each day & tricks I use to fit it in my busy schedule. Read more.

Date: 9th November 2024

As a new entrepreneur you worry about lots of things including someone stealing your business idea. How do I know? I’ve been that new entrepreneur…. The moment my brother & I came up with our business idea for Doormarked we were worried someone else would take it from us. Read more.

Date: 2nd November 2024

I’m a part-time doctor, business owner, creator & coach. It would be physically impossible for me to do all the things I do if I didn’t work as efficiently as possible. Over the years I’ve tried various productivity hacks to help me.... Read more.

Date: 28th September 2024

I went from being an Oxford University Medical Student doubting my career choice to working as a Doctor & starting my own business (but still having career doubts) to eventually finding the courage to create a career of my dreams.... Read more.

Date: 30th July 2024

What role does money play in trying to create work-life harmony? There's a common misconception when it comes to creating work-life harmony for ourselves that we need more money so that we can work less... Read more.

Date: 21st July 2024

It’s obvious that we need sleep to rest but it isn’t the ONLY type of rest we need….There are lots of different types of rest. As a doctor, I realised I REALLY needed these different forms of rest. Let me explain in more detail what they are and what I do to help myself to achieve them...  Read more.

Date: 8th July 2024

I’ve experienced burnout a number of times. There are subtle signs which warn me that I’m heading in its direction. I didn’t used to recognise these signs but now that I do, I am able take steps to reduce my stress levels...  Read more.

Date: 22nd May 2024

There is a lot of information online and a lot of things to think about when you’re starting a business… It can be really confusing to know what you do and don’t need to set up your business properly. After starting a few different businesses, I have become pretty familiar with what you definitely...  Read more.

Date: 11th May 2024

As you might already know, I started a property business (www.doormarked.com) with my brother. It was this business that prompted me to start working as a doctor part-time in August 2020. I’ve been doing this ever since...There are 5 key things that I’ve learn’t over this time about starting a business.  Read more.

Date: 2nd May 2024

It might seem silly but a pen has been on quite a journey with me (without it even realising)… It’s helped me in more ways than one. It’s helped me start a business, navigate my career doubts & overcome burnout. Here’s a short story outlining how it has helped me to explain how it could help you too.  Read more.

Date: 30th April 2024

I quit working as a full-time Doctor after I completed my Foundation Training in 2020  and I started working as an A&E locum Doctor on BANK (i.e. employed directly by a trust). I’ve continued to do this ever since. This is what I’ve learnt about life as a locum doctor... Read more.

Date: 15th April 2024

I used to think I needed to quit working as a doctor. As I started work as an NHS doctor, I began to have doubts about my career choice. I wasn’t finding the work as fulfilling or as purposeful as I thought it would be & I was exhausted...  Read more.

Date: 16th March 2024

Are you questioning if you’ve got what it takes to start your own business? I used to too but I really shouldn’t have ever doubted myself. As a doctor-turned-entrepreneur, I’ve discovered that we have lots of transferable skills.... Read more.

Date: 3rd March 2024

As an NHS junior Doctor who now works part-time, I spent a lot of time thinking about quitting my job… I have learn’t from the steps I have taken, that there were a few key questions I needed to ask myself (& answer)! They don’t just apply to healthcare professionals.... Read more.

Date: 11th December 2023

We realise medicine isn’t the career for us but why don’t we do anything about it There are a number of reasons why we stay trapped in our careers but it is possible to overcome them....  Read more.

Date: 8th November 2023

It’s becoming increasingly popular to talk about “side hustling” but I want to dedicate some time to explaining why I think it’s really important to not quit your job if you want to start your own business…   Read more.

Date: 15th November 2023 

It’s not easy coming up with a business name. I’d argue it’s one of the most time consuming parts of starting a business! There are lots of things you NEED to consider before you rush to pick something that feels ‘right’…   Read more.

Date: 1st November 2023 

I don’t enjoy being forced out of my comfort zone but as I’ve got older I’ve discovered a few things that have really helped me to overcome (or better tolerate) my discomfort.…   Read more.

Date: 19th October 2023 

It is a bit of a taboo leaving a career in medicine and despite knowing deep down that a career in medicine wasn't right for me, I felt this obligation to continue.... Why did I feel this way? There were 5 broad reasons.   Read more.