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Practicing Self Care
Practicing self-care is essential to me because without it, you end up losing yourself. I have several methods. I have grown accustomed to facials. I started getting them done around three years ago. My aesthetician plays relaxing music, uses beautiful scents, and creates a mood that is so relaxing that I fall asleep. I go every one to two months. I had no idea how wonderful she was until I went to someone else in the beginning. I was with a friend and noticed the glow of her skin, and she gave me her information. I had gone to someone else, and it was not a great experience. I also like caring for houseplants. I have about twenty of them, and they bring me peace. Finally, you should make yourself a priority, and nothing should get in the way of caring for yourself. It gives you the ability to be more effective and purposeful.
Saying No
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? I haven’t always had this clarity, but I’ve come to realize the importance of protecting my peace when something doesn’t feel right or resonate with me. There’s a comforting strength in saying no without the need to justify myself, allowing me to avoid future regrets.
An eventful Friday
I saw a woman get hit by a car, and I pulled over with another bystander to call EMS. I went straight into triage (nurse) mode, reassuring the injured woman that help was coming. The driver was a girl in her 20s; she was not speeding and was trying to go around a truck. She got out of the car, apologized to the woman, and said, “I’m going to get in so much trouble.” I said to her, “Sis, you did the right thing; you didn’t leave the scene, and it was a mistake.” She asked if I could stay with her, and I did, with another gentleman. The look on her face was pure terror, and I told her it would be okay. The police took the report, and the ambulance arrived shortly after. I hugged her and told her not to beat herself up and to pray.
Holiday Blues
The holiday blues can start right after Halloween. Everything accelerates with the focus being Christmas. Targeted advertising starts and gives you a feeling of being behind with anxiety creeping into your life. The holiday blues can come from the loss of a loved one, lack of family, finances, and whatever centers your life.
My thinking and feelings become more intense around this time. I lost my mother in 1994 and was the one who found her dead. I did not realize how much she centered our family. After her death, things were never the same. When the holidays came around, I couldn’t wait for them to disappear. Certain songs sent me into a tailspin of tears. How did it get better? It became bearable by honoring her name, remembering how funny she was, and the great food, allowing myself to feel sad without guilt, and also spending time with people that I enjoyed being around.
Tips for dealing with Holiday Blues. https://imstilljosh.com/positive-beating-holiday-blues/
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Self Care
Remember that self care is not selfish. L Myers MSN RNC CSN
“ʙʏ ᴛᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴄᴀʀᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏsᴇʟғ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ sᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴏғғᴇʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ᴛʜᴀɴ ɪ ᴅᴏ ᴡʜᴇɴ ɪ ᴀᴍ ʀᴜɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏɴ ᴇᴍᴘᴛʏ.” Anonymous
A School Nurse’s Well-Deserved Day Off
Friday marked the end of the school year for elementary students, bringing a sense of relief to the school nurses who often grapples with a multitude of responsibilities. Eager to embrace the much-needed break, I devoted the day to rejuvenating my spirit. My self-care routine included indulging in a hydrafacial, tidying up my brows, visiting a plant store, and exploring a new boutique for accessories. The day concluded on a delightful note, as my husband and I savored the enchanting Christmas lights display at Dilworth Park. All in all, it was a truly gratifying first day off.
Don’t forget to take care of yourself. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8x1Qgkn/
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Lessons
I saw this post on social media and I had to share. It feels great to leave people where they are.
When people act shady, allow them. When people betray your trust, allow them. But never, ever sink to their level. Their choices are a direct reflection of who they are, not who you are. No matter how angry, hurt, or disappointed you may be – do not allow them to make you bitter. Be better. React with love. Sometimes that means retaliating with understanding and compassion; other times it means retaliating with acceptance and sheer silence. Whatever it is, make sure it benefits you as a human being instead of lowering you into a position which you would rather not be in. Normal people dont go around destroying other human beings. Only those who are hurt, lost, and confused cause pain. Don’t be one of them. Just take the lessons and move on gracefully.
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Just say No
Don’t feel guilty saying no. You don’t have to be obliged to give a reason unless you want to. When you have multiple things going on in your life, other’s commitments, work, exhaustion, and chronic illness. It becomes too much.🙌🏾
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
I’ve had several friends, associates, people in my life who I became close with. The saying is true, friendships are about seasons, reasons, and timing. You’ll know when it’s time to move on. It may become draining, uncomfortable, and exhausting to the point of dreading a conversation with the person. You have to love yourself, wish them well, and move on.
PTSD
L.Myers MSN RNC CSN
When you’ve experienced a loss of a loved one, health, and/ or financial ruin it can be a devastating experience. How you handle it depends on your emotional intelligence, support systems, and previous experience. You can only carry so much trauma until you break which can manifest in different ways. As the old saying goes, “Pressure bursts pipes.” In order to manage trauma or post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), you must recognize that the battle is not yours.
I’ve experienced trauma as a nurse and a patient. You learn to suppress events in order to cope with the pain. I’ve dealt with unbelievable patient experiences and as a nurse, you have to minimize the event to continue to provide the best care for patients. Working in the medical profession, you learn to lean on others for support. It’s common to ignore your health during emotional distress, but we must make it uncommon. Stress, depression, and anxiety can also cause physical and mental distress. It’s nice to be told how strong you are as a person, but you don’t have a choice. Get help by speaking with a trusted friend and by seeking a therapist!
“Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.” Lauren Fogel Mersy, n.d. “All stress, anxiety, depression, is caused when we ignore who we are, and start living to please others.” To maintain wellbeing, individuals need to recognize their inner strengths.
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