Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation - Beat the Burnout challenge sponsored by the American Nurses Foundation — Day 7 Tip — 😴☮ Make Rest Your Biggest Defense. How can you build different kinds of rest into your day, for body, mind and soul?
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Do you know that feeling when you sit down, stop thinking for a moment, and rest your mind? It’s peaceful. It’s rejuvenating.
Rest is more than just hitting the pillow at night; it's about nurturing your entire being — body, mind, and soul. To protect yourself from stress and burnout, it’s important to recognize and embrace different forms of rest. Resting the right way will recharge your energy and defend your well-being from daily stressors.
Your Action for Today
Consider how you can embrace the beauty of holistic rest. Try any of these tactics to give your body, mind, and soul the break they crave:
We love quality sleep, but remember to prioritize other avenues of rest, too. When you invest in your holistic wellness, you build your resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Read our blog to see how other nurses incorporate restful, micro-restorative exercises into their workdays. Or get inspired by #healthynurse Melinda Taylor, DNP, BSN, CDP, AGNP-C, who created a resiliency room as a resource for health care professionals.
Burnout can be a serious issue. Contact your health care or mental health provider if you have any concerns.
How are you doing in the challenge? Share your updates with us here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram - Tag us with #healthynurse!
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this tip with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed Day 6? Catch up here. Join us on day 8: A sneak peek - Use tiny pockets of your day to add stress-busting movement.
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Rest is more than just hitting the pillow at night; it's about nurturing your entire being — body, mind, and soul. To protect yourself from stress and burnout, it’s important to recognize and embrace different forms of rest. Resting the right way will recharge your energy and defend your well-being from daily stressors.
Your Action for Today
Consider how you can embrace the beauty of holistic rest. Try any of these tactics to give your body, mind, and soul the break they crave:
- Take deep breaths when you start to feel anxious or overwhelmed.
- Use your workplace's restoration spaces to refuel your mental stamina.
- Find moments of silence to disconnect from noise.
- Engage in calming activities like reading or journaling.
- Hydrate often with a refreshing glass of water.
- Dedicate quiet time for prayer or meditation.
We love quality sleep, but remember to prioritize other avenues of rest, too. When you invest in your holistic wellness, you build your resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Read our blog to see how other nurses incorporate restful, micro-restorative exercises into their workdays. Or get inspired by #healthynurse Melinda Taylor, DNP, BSN, CDP, AGNP-C, who created a resiliency room as a resource for health care professionals.
Burnout can be a serious issue. Contact your health care or mental health provider if you have any concerns.
How are you doing in the challenge? Share your updates with us here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram - Tag us with #healthynurse!
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this tip with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed Day 6? Catch up here. Join us on day 8: A sneak peek - Use tiny pockets of your day to add stress-busting movement.
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06/25/2024 1:25pm CDT
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