Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation - When Nurses Become Patients Challenge— Your Day 1 Tip — Try this deep breathing technique to keep your knowledge from triggering anxiety
Welcome to the When Nurses Become Patients challenge!
As a nurse, knowing a lot sometimes also means worrying a lot. When you’re the patient, this knowledge can fuel anxiety. Today, let’s flip the script and use that knowledge to calm your mind.
Your Action for Today
Take 5 minutes to practice deep breathing. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7, and exhale for 8. As you breathe, remind yourself that your expertise helps you notice positive health indicators, not just problems. Then write down one positive aspect of your health to focus on today.
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Join us on day 2 sneak peek: Improve your ability to turn off the "what-ifs" in your head.
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