Coping with Stress and Burnout | Origin: ED400
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Coping with Stress and Burnout
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I've learned that I can delegate some of my tasks I don't have to do it all. I also learned that I need to take time out for myself even though my life is very busy with both home and work I will make a great effort to take at least a half hour to sit down and just rest and breath and relax. I average 5-6 hours of sleep every night and learned that's not enough so will try to go to sleep earlier and get more hours of sleep.
From this course I learned it it important to take breaks and seperaate your self from the work environment daily. It also to lead by example in the work place.
Take time to remember what you are thankful for. Continuing exercise. Working on sleep pattern
Self Care and checking on others
Self care ... eat sleep & make time for SELF!
Boundaries and making time for rest/relaxation is important so I don't burn out. For some reason, this is hard for me to do.
The only person who can take care of you is you, stepping back to regroup and reenergize is a necessity to stay healthy physically and mentally.
I know I need to go to bed earlier to increase my hours of sleep daily. I do a lot of walking for work, but not specifically to exercise. I'd like to make time to incorporate some outdoor time into my day for some fresh air and time away from work.
you, yourself is the most important thing in this world. self-care care should truly never be overlooked.
Rognizes that you have a problem.
Actually, taking a moment to truly shut off from all the hustle and bustle of daily stresses allows your mind and body truly the ability to rejuvenate.
It is important to write down things you are grateful for and are blessed with. This changes your mindset from negative thoughts to positive thinking.
Comment on Regina McFerren MSN's post:
Yes I can agree, becuase the most of us continue working and going altough our bodies are saying stop and refresh. We simply need to take a step back, get in a quiet place and enjoy the view and have a healthy meal and healthy conversation and turn off the technology. I personally dont take naps as it disturbs my sleep for night ,but aking the time to rest and enjoy a good meal, is best suited.
Setting boundaries, taking timely breaks with food, setting aside time for peace and quiet.
I am in complete agreement with these video thus far. As nurses we trend to to not sleep, eat finger food, and decrease our exercise at time. We care more for our patient than ourself and we begin to stop coping at times. I have never just sat down a wrote a thank you letter to anyone just because., I always had a reason. When nurses work 3 and 4 12 hours shifts a week, not only are we exhausted , by the 3 and 4 day we have little or no sleep.
Resilience Through Mindful Reframing
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned is that burnout is not simply the result of stress, but rather a manifestation of our perception of it. Stressors may stem from both our professional and personal lives, but we always have the power to reframe our thoughts, consciously recover energy, and renew our commitment to our mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
By approaching challenges with this mindset, we cultivate greater resilience and mindfulness. Instead of allowing stress to drain us, we can shift our perspective and create space for growth and restoration. As part of this journey, I have decided to document my progress through a journal while taking the 21-day challenge. This practice will serve as both a reflection tool and a tangible reminder of my evolving commitment to self-care.
I look forward to learning from my peers and exploring how others implement similar strategies for resilience. What approaches have you found effective in managing your own perceptions of stress?
I have learned these interventions multiple times at times when I know I need to reapply them to my routine. They are too easy to set aside and forget about. Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise, and Meditation can be helpful when one remembers to care for themself.
I have learned that becoming burnt out can look like alot of different things and to manage it is to make sure you excersize, eat right, get enough sleep and manage stress.
Gratitude and meditation have worked in the past for me. Unfortunately, at times of high production stress, those techniques are often the first to go.
