Dr Jordan Faulkner shares how embracing imposter syndrome has fuelled his growth to make him a Rising Star Aesthetics Awards Winner
A typical working day…
When I transitioned away from working in the NHS, I wanted to structure my day so I could have the mornings to myself, as I really enjoy this time of day. I wake up at 6am every morning and start with my first breakfast, which tends to be oats, Greek yogurt, nuts and fruit, along with a coffee.
After that, I take my dog Peggy for a walk; she’s a whippet-poodle cross breed, which means endless energy and plenty of exercise. I have recently purchased my first property by Tower Bridge, and I love walking down by the River Thames every day.
With the demands of busy clinic days, I find that exercising in the morning helps centre me for the day ahead. If I were Prime Minister, I would re-structure the typical 9-to-5pm day to 11-to-7pm, encouraging people to prioritise morning exercise. My own training is centred around the Hyrox fitness competition, which I first completed in December last year…