Consistency is key! Establish a daily routine for your 1-5-5 exercise — Day 3 Tip — Gratitude, Growth, and Go: The 1-5-5 Challenge for Mental Well-Being, sponsored by Humana — Healthy Nurse, Nurse, Healthy Nation
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Make It Stick — The Importance of a Self-Care Routine for Your Well-Being
If you feel like you don’t practice self-care enough, you’re not alone. Many nurses admit they don’t routinely care for themselves. The key to making self-care a habit is consistency. Creating a routine can help you stay focused and disciplined. Routines provide comfort and stability during stressful times, boosting your ability to cope and improving your mental health.
Your Action for Today
Establish a daily routine for your 1-5-5 well-being exercises. Tailor it to your personal preferences; if you’re more of a night owl, you can carve out time before bed. If you prefer to start your day with self-care, wake up 11 minutes earlier. Or find a suitable “break” time in your daily schedule to focus on you.
Once you have your routine set, complete these exercises:
It's OK to break up the 1-5-5 exercises throughout the day. All that matters is that you stay consistent so that you can reap the benefits.
Join us on day 4: A sneak peek - For better well-being, make social connection a priority.
Missed day 2? Catch up here.
If you feel like you don’t practice self-care enough, you’re not alone. Many nurses admit they don’t routinely care for themselves. The key to making self-care a habit is consistency. Creating a routine can help you stay focused and disciplined. Routines provide comfort and stability during stressful times, boosting your ability to cope and improving your mental health.
Your Action for Today
Establish a daily routine for your 1-5-5 well-being exercises. Tailor it to your personal preferences; if you’re more of a night owl, you can carve out time before bed. If you prefer to start your day with self-care, wake up 11 minutes earlier. Or find a suitable “break” time in your daily schedule to focus on you.
Once you have your routine set, complete these exercises:
- 1 minute of gratitude: Think about a recent challenge you faced. Find something positive that came from it. Did you learn from the experience? Did the challenge teach you self-reliance or help you discover a strength you didn’t know you had?
- 5 minutes of positive reflection: Watch a short motivational video. Find an uplifting speech or TED Talk. Studies show that viewing inspirational videos elicits positive emotions and feelings of hope.
- 5 minutes of physical movement: Walk briskly around your house, around the block, or around your workplace. Set a timer on your phone or watch and see how many steps you can take in this short time. A short, fast-paced walk improves mood and mental states. For an extra boost of endorphins and social connection, grab a friend, family member, or colleague to join you.
It's OK to break up the 1-5-5 exercises throughout the day. All that matters is that you stay consistent so that you can reap the benefits.
Join us on day 4: A sneak peek - For better well-being, make social connection a priority.
Missed day 2? Catch up here.
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05/07/2025 6:53am CDT
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