Table of Contents
Introduction 10
Chapter 1 Emotional Self-Care 13
Write a List of Your Accomplishments 15
Create a Gratitude Journal 16
Listen to an Audiobook Before Bed 18
Watch a Comedy Special 19
Do a Five-Minute Meditation Before Your Shift 20
Make a Nostalgic Mea! 22
Send Yourself Flowers 23
Acknowledge traumatic Experiences 24
Get Out in Natural Sunlight 26
Color in a Coloring Book 27
Challenge Your Negative Thoughts 28
Join a Support Group 30
Create Playlists for Various Moods 31
Do Something Fun to Improve Your Mood 32
Practice Self-Forgiveness 34
Develop Positive Affirmations 36
Cuddle with Your Pet 38
Cultivate Friendships at Work 39
Say No Sometimes 40
Follow Your Intuition 42
Chapter 2 Mental Self-Care 43
Learn Something New 45
Go for a Walk to Clear Your Mind 46
Do a Jigsaw Puzzle 47
"Pause for Five" When You Feel Overwhelmed 48
Plan a Few Hours of Alone Time 50
Use a Stress Ball 51
Try Meditation 52
Enjoy Aromatherapy 54
Lose Yourself in Another World with a Book 55
Find a Therapist 56
Delete Apps/Games That Dram You 58
Enjoy a Skin Treatment at a Spa 59
Use Breathing Exercises to Calm Your Mind 60
Hang Up an Inspirational Quote 62
Start a Dally Journal 64
Align Your Social Media Usage with Your Mental Well-Being 66
Plan an Adventure 67
Pick Up a Creative Hobby 68
Chapter 3 Physical Self-Care 69
Take a Hot Bubble Bath 71
Plan Healthy Work Snacks in Advance 72
Shut Off Screens Before Bed 74
Stay Hydrated with a Fun Water Bottle 75
Start an Exercise Routine 76
Try a New Recipe 78
Take Vitamins and Supplements 79
Treat Yourself to a Massage 80
Make a Nutritious Smoothie 82
Practice Yoga to Relieve Stress 83
Protect Your Back with Safe Patient Handling 84
Sit Down While You Document 86
Treat Yourself to Something Sweet 87
Practice Good Posture 88
Plan Your Caffeine Intake for the Day 90
Meal Prep for Your Busy Days 92
Take the Stairs 94
Wear Supportive Shoes 95
Prioritize Sleep 96
Reduce Your Sugar Intake 98
Create a Home Workout Routine 100
Don't Drink Your Calories 102
Chapter 4 Professional Self-Care 103
Bring Some "Happy" to Your Workday 105
Stand Up for Yourself 106
Update Your Resume Yearly 108
Listen to a Nursing Podcast 110
Write a Thank-You Note to a Coworker 112
Say No to Unwanted Overtime 113
Ask for Help 114
Build Good Relationships with Physicians and Providers 116
Practice Your Interviewing Skills 118
List Your Career Goals 120
Take Your Lunch Break 121
Obtain Extra Certifications or Degrees 122
Keep an Open Dialogue with Your Manager 124
Learn How to Resolve Conflict with a Coworker 126
Schedule in Study Breaks 128
Join a Study Group 129
Start an Employee-of-the-Month Program 130
Chapter 5 Social Self-Care 133
Go Bowling with Coworkers 135
Host a Neighborhood Food Drive 136
Resolve a Feud 138
Volunteer for a Local Charity 140
Go on a Date Night with Your Partner 141
Establish Healthy Boundaries 142
Visit a Relative 144
Do a Wine Tasting 145
Plan a Dinner Party 146
Reach Out to a Coworker Who Had a Bad Shift 148
Call Someone Who Has Been on Your Mind 149
Evaluate Who You Surround Yourself With 150
Go on a Hike with Friends 152
Take a Friend Out for Cottee 153
Host a Game Night 154
Write an Appreciation Letter to Your Partner 156
Plan a Road Trip 158
Sign Up for a 5K Supporting a Valuable Cause 160
Chapter 6 Practical Self-Care 163
Check Your Email During Breakfast 165
Minimize Time Wasters 166
Get Rid of Clutter 168
Invest In a Label Maker 170
Put Your Laundry Away 171
Buy a Slow Cooker 172
Print Out Photos 173
Run One Errand You've Been Putting Off 174
Make Your Bed 175
Create a Vision Board 176
Set a Monthly Savings Goal 178
Get Organized for Your Shift 180
Establish a Morning Routine 182
Have Groceries Delivered 183
Use a Dry-Erase Calendar 184
Write Out a Will 186
Index 187
