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Workshop 4: Breaking through the Delay Cycle to Build Momentum 

November 3 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm AST


Executive Skills for a Sustainable Life in Medicine

Join this practical six-session skills series for physicians at all stages of medicine. Physicians are trained to solve complex problems for patients. Yet, strengthening the internal systems that support our own attention, focus, time, prioritization, and follow-through are often left to chance. 

This series offers a practical approach to strengthening the executive function skills that underpin your clinical work and your life to support increased agency, wherever you choose to apply it. You will leave each session with concrete tools you can test during the week. The deeper return is personal. Investing in these skills is one of the most lasting ways to support yourself for steadier days now, and a good life and practice over the long term.

Executive function skills underly all aspects of life and clinical practice. Strengthening these skills can enhance your life and clinical work, helping you feel calmer and less depleted, while protecting attention and energy for the priorities you want your practice and life to serve.

Format and facilitator

Presented by Dr Elisabeth Baerg Hall, MD, CCFP, FRCPC, a psychiatrist and Clinical Professor at UBC who specializes in executive function enhancement and adult ADHD in physicians. 

Six 90-minute online sessions.

  • Small-group, confidential format with cameras on when possible.
  • Designed for medical learners and physicians at any stage of practice.
  • Sessions are stand-alone but you are welcome to attend all six sessions for best results.
  • No cost to attend.
  • Workshops are limited to 25-30 physicians.

Workshop 4: Breaking through the Delay Cycle to Build Momentum 

Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:30–9 a.m. Pacific Time

Delayed tasks may be put off for good reason. Perhaps they are ambiguous, emotionally loaded, too large, low-reward, or dependent on missing information. This session takes a closer look at why certain tasks get delayed despite clear intentions and how to reduce friction, so progress is less dependent on adrenaline, guilt, or last-minute pressure.

You will:

  • Identify the drivers powering your most avoided tasks.
  • Consider ways to master task initiation and build momentum.
  • Channel procrastination into productivity.
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