Feeling tired, nurses, even after you’ve had your coffee? Wish the weekends were three or four days long so you could catch up? Resenting time spent at work?
Fill up your nurse health tank!
If your low fuel indicator is illuminated, then try a RenewalSHIFT.
Here are three steps to boost your energy at home and work. Start today and see results immediately! That’s the great thing about a SHIFT- you increase your energy and get better results right away!
1. Breathe deeply
– Each deep breath sends oxygen to your brain and forces you to slow down.
– Try breathing in through your nose and out through pursed lips right now. Close your eyes to really focus on how good this feels.
– As you breath in, think of something good (i.e., a loving child) and as you breath out, let go of something annoying (i.e., the difficult patient).
– Enjoy the calm feeling that has taken over.
2. Do something nice for someone else
– When you see someone who needs a hand, offer to help.
– Do it with a smile and say you’re welcome when they thank you.
– Do something nice and don’t get found out. It’s even more fun that way!
3. Laugh (out loud)
– Read something funny.
– Look at a funny picture.
– Hang out with funny people.
– Laughter is the best medicine.
Try a RenewalSHIFT Affirmation for nurse health Today, I spend time noticing things that are light-hearted and funny. I look for humor in situations at work and I find it.