“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” – Hermann Hesse
Balance and self-care is essential in life, especially as a caregiver.
As a nurse of 15 years, I have come to realize how easy it is to lose yourself in the care of others and how essential self-care is. Over time I realized that putting myself last led to anxiety, burnout and a disassociation with my true self. Whether it’s a nature walk, meditation, family time, arts and crafts or Netflix and chill. Never neglect to take that precious time for you……
Meditation, crafts, reading, nature excursions, relaxation apps, travel, games, puzzles and much more will be covered in this blog. Along with nurse essentials for all types of nurses. Whether you travel, work in a large facility or a small home office, I have you covered. I have worked from a busy oncology unit to an outpatient facility to a cozy home office. I have lots to cover!
Dive in with me while I share with you some of the best, most highly rated nurse essentials as well as some of the tried and true methods of relaxing and decompressing after that stressful 12hr shift.
You may discover how AMAZING coloring apps are, how soothing shower steamers are, how essential sleep masks can be, how a simple cardigan can be a life saver on night shift, how blackout curtains literally make the difference between night and day and how useful and fun a designer shift report template can be.
I hope you enjoy my blog and maybe discover a few tips, gadgets or items that make life a little bit easer and a lot more fun as a nurse. Nurse life can be incredibly stressful, but with the right mindset and some time set aside for precious self-care, it doesn’t have to be.
If you have any tips or stories to share of your own, I’d love to hear from you!
