36. Taking Time for Self-Care
Many nurses think self-care isn’t an option – there’s too much to do, a lunch break would put them further behind, days off are for getting the “important” stuff done. If you struggle to fit self-care into your shift or your life, I’ve got some good news: your ability to take time for yourself doesn’t …
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24. Fall in Love with Nursing
We think if our patients were more respectful, our manager was more supportive, or staffing ratios improved, THEN we’d love our jobs. So we impatiently wait for those things to change. But what if you didn’t have to wait? What if you could love your job right now? In this episode, I’ll help you build …
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19. Infuse Positivity
Nurses are excellent at spotting what’s wrong. So good, in fact, many of us could diagnose COPD just standing next to someone in an elevator. But though our ability to pick out problems is pivotal in our role as nurses, it’s less than helpful when we get fixated looking for what’s wrong in our lives. …
4. Fact vs Fiction
Taking ownership of your emotions is empowering and liberating, but can also feel awkward and confusing at first. As you search for more useful thoughts, you may start to wonder, “How do I know what’s real? Am I just lying to myself?” Great questions, I’m glad you asked! Join me in this episode to learn …
3. Mom Guilt at its Finest
Ever feel like you’re giving your all to your job and your family is just getting the leftovers? It’s a challenge to find that work-life balance, and when we don’t feel like we’re doing it right, the mom guilt sets in. Check out this episode for help fine-tuning your mom guilt so you can show …
1. How to Handle Emotions that Feel Terrible
As nurses (and moms) we feel joy, compassion, and gratitude, but we also feel everything on the other end of the spectrum- irritation, overwhelm, and grief. This is a good thing. Experiencing the FULL range of emotions makes our lives beautiful; we just need to know what to do with them. Tune in to this …