Many of us secretly believe we can’t be successful and take care of ourselves at the same time. This quiet myth drives exhaustion and burnout, especially for nurses who equate success with constant doing. But what if real success includes peace, balance, and fulfillment? By challenging the belief that self-care comes at a cost, we open the door to a version of success that sustains us—at work, at home, and within ourselves.

Nurses are experts at caring for others—but often forget themselves. In my latest article, I share a powerful patient story that reminds us to pause and ask: “What am I doing to take care of myself?” A simple question, but one we all need. What’s one thing you can do for yourself today?

September is more than changing leaves—it’s a built-in reset. Unlike January, it’s free of pressure and “shoulds.” What if this season, you chose one small habit just for you? A way to support yourself with the same care you give others. Progress doesn’t need to be perfect to matter. This September, start building the version of yourself you don’t dismiss, one step at a time.

Sometimes work is just hard, life is just hard...everything just seems hard. Things are coming at you from every direction and even...

When was the last time someone you loved was suffering, when your heart was full of compassion but heavy in your chest? And yet, you...

Discover how reinventing the 0-10 score can help counteract the effect of work fatigue on living your best life. It can be a tool for good

Do your days off restore you or do you come back to work more exhausted than before? If time off doesn't really help, then what does?

Drop the idea of a resolution for one minute. Drop the idea of making yourself smarter, richer, thinner, healthier, more consistent,

At this time of year, work may seem like the easiest part of your day and considering the work you do, that really says something about life

Healthcare can be chaotic, but mindfulness doesn't have to be complicated. These practices can calm your nervous system and break the stress

In the absence of data, our brains create stories (Brene Brown). How we use this skill can make or break our experience at work.

We often believe that in order for something to be done right, we have to do it ourselves. But do we hold this belief for happiness as well?

The problem BEHIND the problem is that we don’t believe we can feel better at work, or at home, if something in our situation doesn't change

It's really frustrating when we don't know how to feel better, when life seems too much out of our control to make meaningful change.

When your sense of self is poorly defined and your life conflicts with your core values and identity, moral injury can occur.

Self-improvement sounds like a great idea. But oftentimes, work gets in the way. Work is exhausting and plans get thrown out the window

Discounting yourself, downplaying your achievements, is an unexpected way we promote self sabotage. We don't have to accept self-sabotage

When everything seems to be piling up and overwhelm is becoming routine, this approach may be the fun way to get yourself out of a funk.

Are you so busy? Are you so tired? We feel like we can't slow down or life will just fall apart. But if this is true, how can we feel better

Innovating your own path to wellness may be the approach you haven't tried. What if it's the one that works.