Though a career in nursing is incredibly rewarding, a day on the job can be brutal. From difficult patients to stressed-out colleagues, or the challenges that come from being away from home and loved ones, our mental serenity can be subjected to wear and tear. So how do you cope on these challenging days? When you’re spending your days nurturing others, who’s nurturing you in your times of need?
We’ve provided you with tips before on preventing nurse burnout, but sometimes we need pep talks… from ourselves.
That’s why we’re providing you with affirmations that you can tell yourself when you need them the most, whether you’re getting ready for the day, you’re on your lunch break or before you go to bed at night. These affirmations not only allow you to reset your mindset, they are also a friendly reminder to show yourself some compassion when times get stressful.
Here are 5 positive affirmations you should practice saying to yourself:
1.) I am doing the best that I can.
2.) I love change and am able to adjust myself to new situations.
3.) I always try to see the good in people, even when it gets tough.
4.) I trust my intuition and my inner wisdom is my guide.
5.) I believe in my ability to change the world with the work that I do.
We know you’ve come a long way in your nursing journey, and you’re in this career for a reason—because it chose you. When you’re having a difficult time, try saying the affirmations that apply most to your situation. Practicing this daily will help you take a step back from any situation you’re facing and, with your fresh perspective, find a positive way forward.
If you need help with the pep talks, our travel nurse recruiters love buoying the spirits of the nurses they work with. In fact, as a company, we put a major emphasis on being available to our travel nurses as an anytime, any-problem support system. If you would like to know more about the Freedom difference, read more here or reach out.