This week’s self-care tip is to cherish your friends. We all have people in our lives who have been there with us through the good and the bad. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind that we forget to appreciate and cherish friends like this. But cherishing these friends makes [...]

Hey there Transitioners, This week’s self care tip is all about taking baby steps. Ever decided to commit to caring for yourself? You try it a few times, maybe you even last a week or two, and then what happens? You end up reverting to you old habits and your self care routine falls to [...]

When was the last time you did something for yourself that was totally self- indulgent? Something that was not about anyone else; not your spouse, your patient, your child; just YOU? If you are like most nurses, you may be thinking that I am in fantasy land. Spoiling yourself just doesn’t happen. Well, it’s time [...]

In the rush of the  world nowadays, embracing mindfulness is extremely important. We have become consumed with external stimuli, things to do, and thoughts that never seem to cease.  But what exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of deep, full presence. Being fully present with the here and now, instead of thinking (or in [...]

This Week’s Self Care Tip: Get grateful! This one is for everyone, but is especially helpful for those of you who feel overworked or disgruntled in your jobs. Getting grateful is a surefire way to feeling better about the situation you are in. I know it sounds counterintuitive since you may not be happy where [...]