Commitment to Mental Health

I commit to recognize symptoms of burnout earlier and seek appropriate help to manage the stress and issues related to burnout. 

I will commit to protecting my mental health by getting adequate rest and time outdoors, as well as taking steps to manage my anxiety and stress. 

I will be more intentional with my time outside of work and will not bring my work home to prevent burnout! I commit to dedicating at least one of my off days to spending time with friends and/or family per week.

* finding time to put things aside that can wait & prioritizing doing things I want  * Once I finish the program, I will get back to walking and enjoying the outside more  * Making peace with my personal life  * Taking the time to figure out how much I have changed since putting my hobbies on hold since school started * Learning a new skill   

I recently taught myself how to crochet using Youtube tutorials, and it has become a great way to manage stress as I finish my final semester of nursing school. Seeing each granny square come together is so rewarding. It helps me quiet my thoughts and even improve my focus and dexterity. 

As I finish my last semester of nursing school and transition into becoming a full fledged nurse, I have still been able to find time throughout nursing school to manage my stress through one of my favorite hobbies, building LEGO. While my focus is on school, I have always reserved some time during the few free time periods I have to make sure and address the ...

As I finish my last semester of nursing school and head into my nursing career, I want to invest in hobbies that are beneficial for my mental health. I have loved to watercolor for quite some time, and I want to commit to painting more as a way to recharge! Whenever I'm feeling tired, it is easy to do things that are ultimately not beneficial for me (like ...

I am committing to adopting realistic self expectations and working towards improving my habit of allowing work stress to play an influence in my over all home and mental health. I will use boundaries and breaks to limit my stress and celebrate my progress in limiting my stress and improving my mental health. 

As I finish my last semester of nursing school, I am committed to improving my stress management practices to support my mental health. I recently began crocheting and have found it is an effective way to reduce stress and promote relaxation. I plan to intentionally incorporate crocheting into my routine, especially during periods of high stress.   

I am committed to improving my mental health this semester. I have neglected to take direct action against various personal issues and discouraging situations that have affected my emotional well-being, my relationships with my circle of friends/family, and my personal responsibilities. Therefore, I will intentionally take action to do things ...

I want my commitment this semester to be towards gaining a better mental health. This can help me deal with the stress of nursing school in a better, healthier way. To do this, I can start journaling, praying more often, invest in hobbies that help me de-stress.

This semester, I am committing to incorporating healthy stress management strategies into my daily routine. I am going to exercise consistently throughout the week and set aside personal time to reflect and refocus my thoughts when I feel the stresses of life weighing me down. 

This year, I am committed to prioritizing my mental health. Nursing school can be very stressful, and I often fall into a cycle of studying and worrying without taking enough breaks. Over time, this affects my well-being. By making my mental health a priority, I hope to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and take better care of myself while in nursing ...

I commit to writing 3 things I am grateful for every day in order to focus on positive thinking to improve and maintain a healthy mental status. I feel like when life gets busy, I dwell on things that went wrong or the negative, so I think it is important for me to make a conscious effort to focus on positive things. I hope that by doing this I become better at ...

I will set one hour aside for physical activity daily.

I will walk two miles daily to stay physically fit.

As I finish my last semester of nursing school and transition to night-shift, I'm going to commit to journaling daily. I want to to express all my emotions and thoughts about this exciting (but intimidating) transition in my life. I hope it will clear my head and relieve my stress.

I commit to prioritizing my mental health by spending quiet time with God each day. Reading my Bible and praying helps me find peace, reset my mind, and release anxiety. By grounding myself in faith, I can care for others with a calm, renewed, and compassionate spirit.

I'm committing to prioritizing my mental health. Transitioning into night shift clinicals has been an adjustment for me and spending time with my cat has given me a lot of comfort through stressful times. I will continue to prioritize my mental through exercise, relaxation, and making time for mindfulness.

With how busy life can get between nursing school, having an infant, and work it can be easy to forget to read my bible everyday. Reading my bible before bed every night helps improve my mental health and clears my mind from all of life's stressors, so my commitment is to read my bible every night and gain a closer relationship with God.

Fishing with my little brother has been such a great task for my mental health! Fishing helps me to focus on what’s in front of me and enjoy the sounds of nature. This gives me peace of mind and is also a win win as I get sweet quality time with my brother.

As someone who is getting ready to graduate nursing school and enter into my career, I want to be grounded in the word of God and strengthen my faith so that I can best serve others as a nurse. Spending time every day in the Bible will be very beneficial for my mental health because it will remind me that I find my strength and rest in Jesus. I know this commitment ...

I will strengthen my mental health by dedicating intentional time each day to read the bible and reflect on God's word. This time will help me release daily stress, find encouragement, and center my thoughts on peace and purpose. By grounding myself spiritually, I can approach each day with a calm mind and compassionate heart.

I will commit to reading my Bible before every shift. I want to also journal and write down small notes, or anything that's on my heart that day. As a nursing student, life can be stressful and positive outlets are important for one's mental health. I often struggle with my faith during or after my shifts. It is hard to not get shaken when you see injury and ...

As I transition out of nursing school, I am committing to reading my Bible at least 3 times a week with my daughters. Tonight, we read Psalms 31 together.

My goal and commitment is to take breaks from my phone and social media and dedicating more time to reading in my free time.

I will commit to journaling for the next 30 days. Journaling will be a way for me to not only decompress, but also a healthy way to express my thoughts and feelings and a good opportunity for self reflection.

I will commit with intention to meditate 10 minutes per day without interruptions to help lower stress and manage anxiety.

Mental Health Depression

I commit to reading my Bible every day for 15 minutes when I wake up to help reduce anxiety and stress. By focusing on God’s Word first thing in the morning, I can ground myself and remember that God is in control over everything.

I commit to reading my Bible every day for 30 minutes the moment I wake up to reduce anxiety and overall stress. The unknown factors in life can sometimes get a hold of me and make me feel very out of control. But in times like those, it's critical to look to the One who holds my future and has great plans for me.

Improving mental health as nurse for myself and my patients

As a senior nursing student, I recognize the importance of maintaining my mental and emotional well-being. I commit to managing my stress by staying organized, setting realistic goals, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support when needed. By taking small, intentional steps each day, I aim to stay balanced and focused as I complete my final year.

Is there truly a perfect balance ?

I think being free to express oneself only allows for cohesiveness, collaboration and better Patient outcomes along with a positive work Environment and job satisfaction.

While in my last semester of nursing school I implemented a foot detox soak that provides a holistic experience and non toxic treatment to get the heavy metals and toxins out of my body in preparation of my capstone starting. Going from being in a classroom every week to being on night shift 3 days a week for 12 hours I wanted to make sure my body was prepared ...

Working while going to school full time can be really tough on your mental health! I used to always love reading to destress but since being in school it has been hard for me to find time to read anything other than my textbooks. I will commit to reading at least once a week while finishing school and continuing into my future nursing practice.

I am committing to spending more time on my mental health as I finish nursing school. I spend more time to stop and relax. Making sure to take the time and relax and invest in myself to be rested and in the right mind space before going into healthcare and helping other people.

Despite how busy my schedule might become, I want to read/pray each day as a student nurse and as a future nurse. This commitment will not always be easy, but it is my goal as a future nurse and most importantly, a Christian. Reading my Bible/praying each day will be beneficial for both my mental and spiritual health.

With the demands of nursing school and the added challenge of night shifts, finding time for myself has become more difficult. However, I'm making it a priority to do at least one thing each week that lifts my spirits and brings me joy. Even something as simple as sitting outside with a good book can make a big difference for me!

Working night shifts can be very draining and exhausting. We tend to miss out on all the fun things happening during the day time since we must sleep during the day. I commit to doing something fun at least 2 times each week even when I am working shifts!

As a student nurse who is about to graduate, I think it is important that I have my mental and spiritual life in check. I am committing myself to building up my spiritual life by being in the Word each morning.

"I will go out to the creek every week to feed the ducks. This time spent in nature will help me relax, reduce stress, and enhance my mental well-being through mindfulness and connection with the environment."

As a student nurse, I easily get caught up in school work and spend less time doing things I love. Hiking and spending time outdoors have always been something I enjoy and help reset my mind after a long week. I am committed to taking time outside of school and clinical to go on a hike and do something that cleanses my mind and promotes my mental health.

I commit to trying to balance work life, personal life, and school life. In order to overcome fear, anxiety, and feelings of being overwhelmed. I commit to taking action before fear or anxiety can overtake my thoughts.

I commit to work on my mental health by taking control of my anxious thoughts.

I plan to find effective ways to balance my life so I am able to meet the demands of work and my personal life without feeling overwhelmed. . Eating healthier, getting more exercise and more sleep will be my starting point.

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.