Commitment to Mental Health

I like to take a few minutes and go on a walk, even if its just up and down the block to breathe and watch the sunset. It reminds me that no matter what, the night will come, and tomorrow will be a new day.

As a nursing student, I tend to get caught up with assignments and their due date and forget to make time for myself and my mental health. I commit to spending more time with my family and friends.

Working in the mental health field can be draining and in return cause someone to neglect their own mental health. I commit to at least once a week getting dinner with a family member to promote self care.

Throughout nursing school I have picked up reading, it has been a great stress reliever and when I don't read I notice an increase in my stress level. I am committing to reading at least one chapter in my book daily so I can take the time for myself and prioritize my mental well being.

I am committing to prioritizing rest and spiritual wellbeing as a nurse. This means taking time to pray, read my Bible, and spend time in silence and solitude before and after my shifts. Taking a few moments to breath and pray after I finish a shift allows me to leave the stress and anxiety of the last 12 hours at the hospital and takes a weight off my ...

I commit to nurturing my mental well-being by prioritizing rest and quality time with my family. I will dedicate intentional moments each week for connection, laughter, and relaxation with my loved ones, free from distractions. By ensuring I take time to recharge, I can show up as my best self, stronger, happier, and more present for my family and ...

A commitment I have tried to uphold and will continue to is when I am feeling overwhelmed or anxious, to pause and take a walk. This can be anywhere from a loop around the building or an evening walk with friends. Any time, any length. It always helps me clear my mind and reset my anxious thoughts!

I commit to acknowledging one thing I am grateful for each day as I prepare for the day. I will pray before each shift to see each patient through God's eyes, as each pt. is His child as well.

To improve my mental health and give myself an outlet for self expression, I commit to finishing a creative project biweekly. This can include activities like sewing, jewelry making, creating collages, and painting! By doing this, I hope to give myself time to unwind and practice mindfulness. :)

I am just learning how important it is to care for your own mental health.

I commit to find time for my hobbies to help me with my mental health. Hobbies allow me to clear my head and take a refreshed breath. I enjoy training with my dog and we recently started doing agility training. Not only does this help me with my mental health but it also allows me to fit in some physical activity that I don't dread or have to convince myself to do. ...

Devotional prayers before work Let go of being on all committees Recognize when mental health time off is needed Schedule time to reflect and quiet mind Deb Stuart OR nurse

Nursing school often causes a lot of stress for me and raises my anxiety , and with being in school many years I can sometimes feel unmotivated and often burnt out . I tend to forget to take time for myself to relax and do things I  enjoy which I feel contributes to feeling stressed or anxious. I commit to prioritizing my mental health by taking at least one day a ...

As some know, nursing school has been pretty chaotic for me since it all began. My commitment throughout this journey and further, as a relatively new single mom has been based on my children. However, taking care of them must mean taking care of me first. I have learned that prioritizing my mental health and wellness is essential in caring for those most ...

During the semester, I tend to get so wrapped up in school and stress that I forget to have fun and relax. I commit to engaging in fun activities and continuously seeking out opportunities for little adventures to add some fun back into life and help ease the stress of school. 

I commit to prioritizing my mental health by reading at least a book a week. I love to read all different kinds of genres of books and poetry and I love sitting down and finishing good writing. It is a plus if I have the time and ability to read them in a bath. I know that school and work are two of my biggest stressors and making sure that I am taking care of myself ...

I commit to coloring for at least 10 minutes once a week as a means of relaxing. Nursing school is a program that often causes me large amounts of stress and I have found that coloring is something that distresses me. 

Committing to my mental health means being kind to myself and not stressing over things I cannot control. It is important to think of progress, not perfection. Being a new grad nurse, I have learned not to put too much pressure on myself. I have found healthy outlets outside of work that I will do more of such as journaling and coloring. 

I am making a commitment to my mental health and well-being, as well as the mental health and well-being of others (including my coworkers and patients). I believe mental health is important and truly impacts our health outcomes. Ways I will be committing to my mental health is by taking breaks, deep breaths, and surrounding myself with loved ones ...

I have finally passed my ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health NUrsing Test today. It took months of blood sweat and tears, but I learned so much with all the reviews I did. It is important to put your mind and heart to it. Also the support of people like family. Thank God for this day! ALways remember to always maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit!

I am making a personal commitment that I will draw or color at least once a week as a form of relaxation. I need to find ways to better relax my mind after being stress from nursing school. I feel that coloring and drawing will help at least give me something pretty and fun to do in the mean time! I have always thought that someway of creativity would be a great way ...

I commit to spending quality time with this sweet girl everyday.  Being with my animals (all of them) helps me clear my mind and relax.

I commit to reading at least 40 pages of a book a day because it allows me to relax and takes me mind off the stressors I have dealt with during the day. 

I commit to making sure I am making time to take care of my mental health as I transition from being a student nurse to a new graduate. 

I commit to working to maintain a healthy work-life balance as a new graduate nurse to avoid burnout and excessive mental/physical fatigue by limiting overtime and extra shift coverage. I plan to spend my available time off participating in exercise, visiting family and friends, and traveling when possible. I will also utilize provided debriefs and ...

I commit to read thirty minutes a day for at least five days a week to alleviate stress because I know reading helps my mental health.

I commit to telling my support group when I am struggling instead of allowing myself to suffer in silence. I also want to make better efforts at making plans instead of others making them for me.

I commit to consistently take my medications every day. I also commit to spend time with my sister and my friends whenever I can because I know that quality time with them is always beneficial and helps me avoid isolating.

Prioritizing mental health by going on evening walks

I have been dealing with depression with SI for 20+ years.  I love to read and sew, I must push myself to do something I enjoy hand stitching like appliqueing with wool. I also journal and write letters to family and friends.  I never send the letters, I either keep them or burn them.  For those that are dealing with depression how do you deal with the bad days?

My commitment is to set aside time for my family, friends and dog to alleviate stress, relax, and just have fun. I enjoy trying out new restaurants with my friends and taking my dog on car rides.

I am committing to writing in a journal for at least 30 minutes daily. I will jornal about my anxieties and worries as well as the good things going on in my life. In doing this, I will create a healthy outlet to release my stress and allow myself to express my emotions freely. I will also ensure that during these times I will have my phone off and put away to ...

I commit to reading for at least 30 minutes daily to reduce stress and relax. 

Finding ways to relax 

I commit to writing down what I am praying for. This will help to center my thoughts as I am praying, and be able to be more focused. I will then also be able to look back upon old prayers and see how they were answered before when I am going through a tough time, and they can be used for encouragement. 

I commit to reading every day for no less than 1 hour a day. This commitment allows me to take a break from the stressors going on in my life. Which in turn provides me with rest and improves my mental health.  

I will commit to one 30-min session of yoga 4 times a week when I am feeling overwhelmed. I will use this time to center my thoughts and calm my state of mind. This will allow me to destress and find some time for myself. 

I am committed to journal for 1-2 hours a day. This will help me relieve stress as well as reflect on the good days and bad days ahead of me. Sometimes I struggle with continuing to journal, but now I am more aware of what i need to improve my mental health.

Nursing can be taxing on mental health if healthy outlets are not created to give it time to process and recover. It is important to create a unique task that will bring joy and give the brain a break from the burdens experienced during the day.  I am committed to playing a single person card game, 1-2 times, every day as a brain break & to increase my skills for ...

I am committed to reading my Bible for 30 minutes every morning to calm my anxieties and to give myself a refreshing start to every morning in the Word of God. 

I am committed to reading an entertaining book for at least 30 minutes every evening to replace time spent on my phone and help prepare my body and mind for rest.    

I am committed to spending 30 minutes of meditation before bed so that I can clear my mind and get a good night’s rest. 

What I do to maintain my mental and physical health.

I'm making a commitment to spend time with friends/family at least 4 days a week for at least 1 hour per day. This commitment will allow me to have improved mental health through increased social bonding and being able to grow friendships and be intentional about time spent with family which allows me time to focus on something besides work which leads to a ...

I commit to reading at least 30 minutes a day to reduce stress and overthinking. 

I commit to reading a book for 30 minutes daily to reduce stress and improve my mental health. 

I will commit to walking outside or sitting outside for 30 minutes a day to clear my head. Taking time for myself and enjoying some fresh air will allow me to think clearly, calm my nerves, and relax outside in the cool weather.

I have been working on learning meditation.  I have been listening to meditation using my audible account.  I just joined Headspace, and I am looking forward to progressing with my ability to meditate.  

I will continue to workout for at least 20 minutes in the morning. Days that I do, I am happier, calmer and have more patience. I will do this for my mental health.