Try To Get Fresh Air Every Day
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You know that feeling you get when you step outside and take a deep breath of fresh air? It’s almost like a weight is lifted from your chest and you can finally breathe.
Research shows that people often feel positive emotions like connectedness and hope when they’re outside. And when you’re in the throes of burnout, you need to generate as many positive emotions as possible.
If you’re able to, follow these steps:
Starting today, make going outside for a breath of fresh air a non-negotiable in your daily routine.
Learn more strategies for managing anxious moments in a healthy way.
Let us know how you’re doing! Post a video or photo in our challenge update thread here, on Twitter, in our private Facebook group or Instagram. Remember to tag us with #healthynurse!
Missed day 8? Catch up here. Join us on day 10.
Burnout can be a serious issue. Contact your health care or mental health provider if you have any concerns.
Research shows that people often feel positive emotions like connectedness and hope when they’re outside. And when you’re in the throes of burnout, you need to generate as many positive emotions as possible.
If you’re able to, follow these steps:
- Walk away from whatever is making you anxious
- Get outside for some fresh air
- Take a minute to do some breathing exercises, listen to the sounds of nature, or simply be present
- When you go back to whatever you had been doing, envision yourself walking away from your burdens and pressures, leaving them outside
- Repeat this practice whenever you feel the need
Starting today, make going outside for a breath of fresh air a non-negotiable in your daily routine.
Learn more strategies for managing anxious moments in a healthy way.
Let us know how you’re doing! Post a video or photo in our challenge update thread here, on Twitter, in our private Facebook group or Instagram. Remember to tag us with #healthynurse!
Missed day 8? Catch up here. Join us on day 10.
Burnout can be a serious issue. Contact your health care or mental health provider if you have any concerns.
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08/27/2023 10:00am CDT
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