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Today is the last day of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One ! You’ve gifted yourself with precious “me time” each day for over a week. We hope that over the past 9 days, you’ve enjoyed making yourself a priority for a pocket of time each day. While we’ve reached the end of the challenge, your intentional “me time” doesn’t ...
Welcome to day 9 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One The past year of the pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health. Throughout times of stress, we need opportunities to unwind and express ourselves through creative outlets. In fact, research from Cleveland Clinic found that creativity helps those who’ve ...
Welcome to day 8 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One There’s something refreshing and rejuvenating about selfless acts of kindness. When you do something for others without expecting anything in return, you’re bound to feel good about yourself. Scheduling volunteer time as your “me time” is the perfect way to make a ...
Welcome to day 7 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One Want to make your “me time” more exciting? Why not learn something new? It’s easy (and comfortable) to get stuck in a routine. But a routine doesn’t push you out of your comfort zone — change does. Discovering how to do something new is good for your brain — studies have ...
Welcome to day 6 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One If you’re like the average nurse, you’re probably not getting enough sleep. Our HealthyNurse® Survey found that nurses sleep an average of 7 hours per night, and the National Sleep Foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours. If you’re not getting the sleep you need, you might be ...
Welcome to day 5 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One Every day should include some type of physical activity — you already know this. But in the chaos of daily life, it’s easy to go days (or even longer) without exercising. Give yourself grace and shoo away any guilt you may be feeling — it happens to the best of us. Starting ...
Welcome to day 4 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One Thinking about cracking open a book, but haven’t gotten around to it lately? Today’s the day. Commit 15 to 30 minutes to do some recreational reading, whether it’s a book, magazine, favorite online blog (pick us, pick us!), or something else. Multiple studies have ...
Welcome to day 3 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One The weather is warmer, the sun is shining, and the grass is green. It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and plant something. Did you know that planting and gardening benefits both your physical and mental health? It’s known to: Boost your mood Strengthen your ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One Most days we wake up and brace for the day ahead. Do you sometimes find yourself yearning for and reminiscing about the carefree days of childhood, when you could just play all day? It’s time to escape adulthood and go back to feeling like a kid — just for a little while. Do ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Decompress – Where’s Your Happy Place? powered by Compass One Being alone helps you know yourself. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you’re constantly surrounded by other people — patients, coworkers, friends, and family members. Even if you work from home because of the pandemic, you may not be alone — your kids may be ...
Congratulations, you made it to the end of the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe ! How are you feeling? We hope you have implemented the past 10 days’ worth of tips and are noticing positive changes. Just because the challenge has come to a close, your self-compassion journey doesn’t have to end today. Now that you have the tools to be ...
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I absolutely LOVE being around water. Being in a swimming pool, floating on my back with my ears under the water, staring up at the sky…… Im basically in heaven!! One of my all time favorite memories is when I had my own private balcony next to the ocean in Cancun Mex., and I left the door open every night to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves…. again, heaven...
yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!
it also works for me. I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing.
I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients.
Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!