self care

Are you a good nurse? Are you sure?

Sometimes work is like playing Mario kart, we pull out onto the course only to get smashed, blown up or derailed before the first turn.

Take time to be safe

How do you keep your heart and soul safe at work? Are you taking universal precautions for your wellbeing?

10 ways to increase gratitude without obligation

Let’s face it, gratitude is trendy. As something trendy, it can prompt the “yeah yeah yeah, turn the page” reaction. Then there's the eviden

Are you a nice person?

How great is it to be on the receiving end of someone’s unprecedented kindness? What if every day, someone did something just for us?

Stress isn't the problem

It feels like a problem. And then there’s that whole physiologic response to stress with the cortisol effects and their sequelae…

Hard vs. Stressful-Hard

Doing something difficult can bring up lots of emotions: sometimes dread or overwhelm, and sometimes anticipation and determination.

Getting exactly what I want for Christmas

What is it that you want for Christmas? I want peace. Not world peace (I want that too) but peace within myself and I want it to start now.

How to be relaxed without stopping

This time of year can be crazy. It's frustrating to miss the enjoyment because of the stress. What if we can be relaxed AND do everything?

Fun on the 4am thought-train

Do you have a train of thoughts that keep you spinning? All the things you did or didn't do? Stopping this train would be the best self-care