By 
Darria Long
 | 
TEDx Talk

An ER doctor on triaging your "crazy busy" life

How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy."

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personal growth
psychology
family
work-life balance
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