Nurses give, and give, and give. I can’t think of another group of people who deserve self-love, compassion, and kindness more than nurses. My goal is to help nurses establish a common culture of kindness and support for each other! #ShowYourselfKindness
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A11: Join @HealthyNurseUSA! ANA has put together an incredible program to support you where you are in your health, wellness and #selfcompassion journey. You are not alone. Don't be afraid to start today! #showyourselfkindness
Q10: One thing leaders can do is prioritize how to incorporate time for self-compassion during nursing shifts. Nurses are often providing compassionate care with little time to self-reflect, heal, and debrief (1/2) #showyourselfkindness@cerave@HealthyNurseUSA
A9: Yes often we place #selfcommpassion to side during times of chaos when in fact we should prioritize it! It's like putting your oxygen first on the plane! You need to care for yourself first before helping others or you'll be ineffective #showyourselfkindness@HealthyNurseUSA
A8: When we are understanding and kind to ourselves for being human the benefits for mental health including lower levels of anxiety, depression and increased levels of social connectedness. Resource: doi:10.1177/2167702618812438 #showyourselfkindness
A6: One thing I wish leaders understood more is how to better support BIPOC nurses. Often self-compassion tools & programs do not address the unique traumas we experience throughout our lives. (1/2) @cerave@HealthyNurseUSA@ANANursingWorld
A5: Self-compassion isn’t just being “nice.” It's an active step we must take to be understanding of ourselves when we suffer, fail or feel inadequate. Only when nursing actively roots out bullying and incivility we can make way for self-compassion. #showyourselfkindness
A4: As #nurses, we push ourselves to give our all to our patients, often at the expense of our own well-being. Practicing self- care and self-compassion allows us to give that same level of healing and grace back to ourselves. #showyourselfkindness (1/2)