{"id":2707,"date":"2020-05-27T03:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T03:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2707"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:20:03","slug":"how-we-can-have-each-others-backs-during-difficult-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-we-can-have-each-others-backs-during-difficult-times","title":{"rendered":"How We Can &#8220;Have Each Other&#8217;s Backs&#8221; During Difficult Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-we-can-have-each-others-backs-during-difficult-times\/#Prepare_to_be_a_friend\" >Prepare to be a friend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-we-can-have-each-others-backs-during-difficult-times\/#Practice_empathy\" >Practice empathy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-we-can-have-each-others-backs-during-difficult-times\/#Encourage_and_celebrate_the_achievements_of_others\" >Encourage and celebrate the achievements of others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-we-can-have-each-others-backs-during-difficult-times\/#Recognize_mistakes_make_reparations_and_provide_support_where_possible\" >Recognize mistakes, make reparations, and provide support where possible<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today on the Osmosis blog, OMEF and medical student Lewis Nasr explores what the Osmosis value \u201cHave each other\u2019s backs\u201d means to him.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicine has always been an especially hyper-competitive field. It requires tremendous time and effort that, unfortunately, often comes at the expense of sleep and a social life. I do believe that the most patent lessons arise from trial and error, but as the saying (attributed to Benjamin Franklin) goes, \u201can ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure.\u201d No medical student is alone in their journey. We need to learn to have each other\u2019s backs, competitive as we might be. Doing so will serve us well in every aspect of our lives, whether we&#8217;re at home with loved ones or treating a patient in the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s my advice for all the different ways you can look out for the people in your life, while acknowledging some of the road bumps you might encounter along the way.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_6d8a2d.png\" alt=\"Learn Medicine with the most powerful platform, Osmosis\" class=\"wp-image-2709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_6d8a2d.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_6d8a2d.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_to_be_a_friend\"><\/span>Prepare to be a friend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first and foremost place to begin relationships, whether that\u2019s with friends or work colleagues, is within our respective selves. We must be prepared to enjoy and endure all that comes with friendship and camaraderie. Every positive interaction begins with respect for and from one another. From there, trustworthiness and honesty come naturally\u2014you can think of these as the foundation for looking out for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Osmosis&#039;s vision, mission, &amp; values\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WKzBJegZ-hM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_empathy\"><\/span>Practice empathy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Empathy is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/05\/15\/why-you-should-stop-practicing-empathy-and-start-feeling-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ability to understand and share in another\u2019s feelings<\/a>, and it&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Clinician's_Corner:_Tips_on_empathetic_listening_for_clinicians\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all starts with listening<\/a>. When someone expresses their concerns to you\u2014even if they\u2019re venting!\u2014express a genuine interest in what they have to say; after all, this person is trusting you enough to confide in you. Validate that person\u2019s feelings, and don\u2019t be that person who tries to \u201cone-up\u201d them with a story of your own. Be thoughtful when someone asks your advice. Read the room. And if you don\u2019t have the energy for an interaction, say something: establishing boundaries is an important part of building trust in any relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_28055b.png\" alt=\"Osmosis illustration of a doctor listening to the patient\" class=\"wp-image-2710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_28055b.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_28055b.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encourage_and_celebrate_the_achievements_of_others\"><\/span>Encourage and celebrate the achievements of others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be someone\u2019s cheerleader by encouraging them to lead their best life. Sometimes, all they need is a small nudge in the right direction!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be happy for your friends and colleagues when they\u2019re celebrating a big milestone or personal achievement. In life and in medical school,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/05\/18\/overcoming-impostor-syndrome-in-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others<\/a>, and it\u2019s easy to be critical of yourself for feeling this way. Remember that envy is a totally normal feeling motivated by self-preservation instincts. If you find yourself feeling jealous, mindfully tune out those negative feelings, and share in that person\u2019s happiness\u2014you\u2019ll both shine brighter for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognize_mistakes_make_reparations_and_provide_support_where_possible\"><\/span>Recognize mistakes, make reparations, and provide support where possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No relationship is perfect from beginning to end: you\u2019ll always encounter challenges and situations that test the bonds of your friendship. This could be something as simple as a disagreement between the two of you, or an external event\u2014like loss of a loved one\u2014that disrupts the status quo of your relationship. How you respond to these situations can completely transform the relationship, for better or worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of personal disagreements, apologies and forgiveness with a genuine desire to mend the rift on both sides is essential. I think it\u2019s a shame when pride, greed, or anger clouds judgement for a long period of time. There\u2019s simply no point in holding onto a grudge. Similarly, if you find a friendship to be one-sided, there\u2019s a point where you simply have to let go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In situations where you do not approve of your peers\u2019 actions, be bold enough to speak up in their own interest, but always be respectful\u2014ultimately, you cannot make decisions for anyone else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case of turmoil such as grief, I recommend showing care through action instead of words. It will be appreciated beyond expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_a4f045.png\" alt=\"Osmosis illustration of two people hugging and saying sorry\" class=\"wp-image-2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_a4f045.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_a4f045.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All is all, friendship and camaraderie are two-way streets and require both sides to invest time and effort to make things work. There may be a need for space or a need for closer support depending on the people and the situation. No two people are alike\u2014use your emotional intelligence to be the judge of the best way to act. I hope I have given you food for thought. Stay inspired, and please, have each other\u2019s backs\u2014there\u2019s never been a time in our lives when it\u2019s been needed more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Lewis<\/strong><em>Lewis Nasr is a medical student at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.edu.lb\/english\/institution.php?inst=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint Joseph University of Beirut in Lebanon<\/a>&nbsp;and is currently participating in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/omef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osmosis Medical Education Fellowship program<\/a>. He is currently leaning towards the Hematology &amp; Oncology specialties. Lewis is an American citizen, but has spent most of his life in Lebanon. He plans to return to the US in the near future to continue building his career there. Outside of medical school, Lewis tries to take in life at its fullest through experiences such as scuba diving, skydiving, and spending time with family and friends. He is currently practicing social distancing and wishes everyone health and safety during this difficult time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_eee226.png\" alt=\"Get visual with Osmosis. 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Access your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial<\/a>&nbsp;and find out why millions of clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today on the Osmosis blog, OMEF and medical student Lewis Nasr explores what the Osmosis value \u201cHave each other\u2019s backs\u201d means to him.\u00a0 Medicine has always been an especially hyper-competitive field. It requires tremendous time and effort that, unfortunately, often comes at the expense of sleep and a social life. 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