When Is Enough Enough?
You gave everything you had. Every shift, every patient, every moment. And somehow it still didn’t feel like you gave enough. Even though you were exhausted. Self-compassion is hard for caregivers deep in burnout.
guilt
Can You Put Yourself First?
When was the last time your needs came first? Not your patients. Not your family. Yours. Self care and self compassion seem to be the first things that leave us in burnout.
What Is Guilt, Really?
OMG, I feel so bad! Sound familiar? Guilt is supposed to be useful. But the kind is not. Burnout, guilt, they hurt when you are in burnout.
Permission To Enjoy The Stillness
My newfound happiness is sitting in the stillness, with self compassion and self awareness and allowing myself peace.
I Love To Write
The thoughts that feel most true at 2am are usually the ones most worth questioning. When you mental health struggles, your head is your own worst enemy.