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You are tapped out...(It's ok, there is life after burnout!) Time for action taking!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. SERIOUSLY.First of all, I'm so glad you're here, I truly hope the tools here and the tools on my instagram page help you feel better. It takes time to feel better but don't lose hope. There is life after burnout. xxHere are some solid tips for navigating the burnout and moving forward. These are tried and true! My mentees can attest to it and so can I! these are all things I have done myself to keep burnout at bay. And if you are looking for more personalized support please check out the info about mentorship and join the waitlist HEREBoundary setting like a boss:Continue to assess for where boundaries need to be in place! Then use that good ol' voice of yours and set them! Remember whenever you say YES to something you are saying NO to something else (don't let it be you). Be intentional with your "yes". Just because you CAN doesnt mean you SHOULD.Oh and don't forget just because someone disrespects your boundary doesn't mean you shouldnt set it! Always have a plan in place to enforce it! Download a Free Boundaries Fun-book HERE! Leaving work at work!OK lets make sure you have a clear line between you and your job! You are more than a nurse! Each day when you leave work have a post shift routine/ritual that triggers your brain to know it is time to go home! My favortite post work rituals are:Do some breathing exercisesListen to my fave hype songCall my BFFGo drive to the ocean to relax and reflectBut my absolute personal FAVE is a solid post shift reflection. The one I have used for years and years is HERE! Check it out! Get More EnergyYou feeling tapped out? You finish your shift, come home and crash, lay on the couch and just veg out. It feels fine to a point but sometimes you wish you had more energy to do other things that bring you joy?Here are some things to think about when you are feeling low vibe: 1. What is triggering you? Did you not sleep well? Was your shift difficult? Why? What it a patient encounter? Did you not eat or drink water? Once you know what is triggering you it makes it a lot more easy to address it and move through the emotions.2. What are you putting in your body? Are you eating healthful foods? How much protein are you getting? Are you snacking or eating big meals? Stay cued into what food energizes you and what ones drain you. 3. How much are you moving? Even a walk is a good thing. You can change your state of being by even just doing ten jumping jacks, shaking it out, dancing it out or standing up and taking a power pose. Movement will get you feeling better mentally and also give you mroe energy. It doesn't need to be complicated! ASSESS YOUR ENVIRONMENTSometimes our issue is not anything we are doing wrong, it is truly a manifestation of our environment. Maybe you are working the frontlines with horrific staffing, or maybe you have toxic leadership. Look around you, what in your environment is triggering you? What is in your control and what is not? What is truly a deal breaker and what is not. How can you self advocate? Do you need to save yourself and walk away?If this Quiz is not inclusive enough for you, which I expect if you are truly burned out it isn't I would love to hear from you in my DMs on Instagram or through email at selfcarecatalyst@gmail.com. Information about mentorship is HERE as well and the waitlist is below if you need more personalized in depth support, guidance and accountability. You aren't meant to do life or nursing alone.Your goal for this week if to plan ONE thing to look forward to that you WANT to do. Something that serves you and you alone. Let me know what you end up doing!Hello, friend! I’m Diana Page ACNP! ✨I'm an outpatient neuro NP x 13 years, burnout survivor turned burnout educator, nurse mentor x 3 years and clinician well being advocate. Here a little bit about me!My signature mentorship program The Resilient Nurse Roadmap and content on my Instagram page @catalystforselfcare helps nurses and advanced practice providers like YOU find better work life integration, a stronger sense of self, clarity, energy and confidence and helps you leave work at work and provides you the tools you need to navigate all those incredibly frustrating workplace issuesI am a believer that we are human beings first and foremost and nurses/NPs second, third or even 5th! I am a self proclaimed boundaries queen, self care strategist, lobster roll addict and I love a good PTO day! My favorite thing in the world (other than time by the ocean) is connecting with other nurses and NPs and watching my clients’ lives flourish. I’ve got your back 100% and my inbox and DMs are always open!Check out these ah-mazing resources to develop your emotional intelligence, achieve better nurse life balance and a fulfilling life away from burnout.1. Download some free pre and post shift affirmations to help with anxiety HERE!These have been a GAMECHANGER for me. These are truly something that will not only transform your pre/post shift routine but also help you boost confidence and keep the overwhelm at bay. Screen shot your faves and keep them in an album on your phone for those hard days! 2. Follow me on Instagram @catalystforselfcare for ALL things nurse life balance and burnout prevention! My DMs are always open and I love connecting with this community! 🙌
