Challenge Tips

If you've joined any of our past gratitude challenges, you know how much it can lift your spirits. Being grateful isn't just a nice feeling; it can really help when things get tough — especially if you're feeling overwhelmed by burnout.

Gratitude is powerful. We know from research that when patients say thank you, it helps nurses feel less drained, more fulfilled, and more connected to their work. That's one of the many reasons why more hospitals are making gratitude a part of their staff wellness plans.

Your Action for Today

Today is your chance to boost your mental health with gratitude. Consider any of these activities from our past challenges:
 

• Answer a daily gratitude question
• Fill-in-the-blank with things you're thankful for
• Do a guided meditation focused on being grateful
• Focus on grateful thoughts to ease anxiety
• Start meals with a thankful attitude
• Write down things you're thankful for in a journal
• Download the Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit

You can also listen to podcasts from the Well-Being Initiative about gratitude in nursing.

Keep soaking up the feel-good information! Explore our other articles on this topic:
 

• What Happened When I Taught Gratitude Practices to Nurses (berkeley.edu)
• Can Practicing Gratitude Boost Nurses’ Resilience? (berkeley.edu)
• The Health And Wellness Benefits Of Gratitude
• Being Thankful Can Help You Become Happier – And Healthier
• How a #healthynurse prioritizes wellness through faith, gratitude, and social connection

Let us know how it goes! Share your updates with us here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram - Tag us with #healthynurse! 
 

Burnout can be a serious issue. Contact your health care or mental health provider if you have any concerns.

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