Whats your favorite montra or saying?

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What keeps you going?

I carry a copy of the little engine that could in my back pack.

I think I can, I think I can

Another I like

Just keep swimming , swimming

What are yours?

Mine would be

God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change

The Courage to change the things I can

And the Wisdom to know the difference

Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

My mantra is "one day at a time"

Feeling overwhelmed? Remember the old riddle. "how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Specializes in L&D.

Stay positive!

I LOVE the book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go! and my favorite line from it:

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

My first semester lab teachers kept this book in our classroom and would read it when we needed a pick-me-up!

Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
I LOVE the book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go! and my favorite line from it:

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

My first semester lab teachers kept this book in our classroom and would read it when we needed a pick-me-up!

^^^LOVE this quote...My favorite book!!!

Also..."Well begun is half done."-Mary Poppins.. :) I prepare for anything...usually half the battle is won! :)

But THIS quote really motivates me:

"The best way out is always through"-Robert Frost

When I get stressed or overwhelmed I stop and tell myself "just breathe." It works for me :)

'To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.' (regarding nurses impact on on patients.

' Be the Change you wish to see in the world'

There are more but i keep those 2 in my head and written so my focus is the patient no matter what the day brings.

"A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor". "A long sleep & a good laugh are the two best cures for anything."

Specializes in Addiction.

I have two:

You can't cure stupid.

But by the grace of God...

Slow & steady wins the race.

I love my job! I make a difference! You can't cure stupid! Coffee, coffee, coffee!

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