How do you stay cheerful and bubbly during work?

mmnursewannabee · Nov 9, 2002

I work with a bunch of CEOs and Executives and they have bad tempers too but I just shrug it off since I understand that they get that way when they lose a $1 million account. hey, would you not be grumpy too. as long as i know, i am doing my job, i just let them shout and i try not to hold that against them and just do my job. easy for me to say eh. but you know what, nurses are very in demand, so if a resident really pisses you off, you can request for a transfer otherwise look for another place to work.

ohbet · Nov 9, 2002

I seem to distrust those bubbly types,thats my problem and not theirs,and sometimes I suspect they may be on some type of mood altering drug.

sjoe · Nov 9, 2002

"I want to appear as the cheerful, bubbly, energetic, and easy going type."

Your job is not to be a cheerleader, but if you insist on modeling that kind of persona, you will need to take some acting lessons. The question is, of course, "Why not just be yourself"? All this pretending to be someone else would be taxing for anyone.

Some people will like you...fine. Some people will not like you...fine.

baseline · Nov 9, 2002

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Originally posted by OBNURSEHEATHER

I just try to do it for the patient. I remember that they probably don't want to be there anymore than I do, and don't deserve me lashing out at them.

The shift, eventually, will end! It's been proven!

But knowing when you need to step back and take a breather is a wonderful thing!

Heather

I also agree with Heather....(as I very often do...). Especially the part about knowing when to step back. Take a big breath, cry, throw water on your face and ....carry on.

Kayzee · Nov 9, 2002

I don't anymore:)

baseline · Nov 9, 2002

And truth be told? I don't believe I've ever been described as cheerful and bubbly....even on my best days!!! LOL

NannaNurse · Nov 9, 2002

I try to make it 'my mission' to pick out the most hateful, irritating patient/resident and 'win them over'....sometimes this is quite a mission.......impossible.....at times.

I just try to put myself in their situation and (TRY) to figure out why they have so much anger, hate, etc. They are ill, hurting, saddened....all sorts of things....try to imagine their pain and put yours aside...

Now, I know that you job is one of the hardest....mine too, we are nurses........'who are suppose to be supermen and women'. Some don't realize that we are people with feelings too.

I use to let this sort of thing bother the heck out of me....I suffered with depression for awhile but 'back to the normal'.....whatever that is...... I'm also on low dose Rx to help with that and my FM....it is working like a charm!

Yesterday I did a double and it was the day/evening from hell. I'm proud to say that I didn't lose my cool or get upset the entire 16+ hours.....something that is quite a feat for me!

I wish you the best !!!:kiss

Agnus · Nov 9, 2002

Originally posted by MollyMo
One of the "bubbly" nurses asked (or rather, complained) about my being so quiet. So the next time we worked together, I assumed a "bubbly" personality. Laughing, cracking jokes, grinning a Kool-Aid grin, etc. She didn't know how to take it. She asked me what was wrong with me. I told her that this is what she wanted. She said she thought it was, but actually seeing it scared her. I said," so I can be me now?" She said yes. I told her " good because this is giving me a headache."

:chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

Agnus · Nov 9, 2002

This might not be effective or even what you are looking for BUT it has worked for me ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION.

Sometimes I have confronted an old grump with thier grumpiness. And to my relief,it sometimes takes them back. Seems they don't know they are grumps and don't want to be seen that way. So they actually try to be nice.

Audreyfay · Nov 10, 2002

It's hard to be happy, or bubbly if you are tired of your job. Is that the situation? I recall having jobs that I did not like. It was hard to enjoy working when I didn't like what I was doing. I'm not bubbly, or have I ever been. But, I do a lot of stupid stuff on a daily basis. So...I just laugh. It's amazing how much laughing can relieve stress and just make one feel better.

Good luck. It's okay to be quiet and be yourself. But, if it's pent-up anger that is being repressed until alone, don't you think that the resident can perceive this? Hmmmm?

MishlB · Nov 10, 2002

Originally posted by FutureRN_Mandi
There is one hall there, that whenever I have it I am always crying and upset. How do I make it easier on myself. (and dont say sing, because I cant sing good at all) lol. I'm just curious. I want to appear as the cheerful, bubbly, energetic, and easy going type. I may look that way because I have rainbow colored hair! but I feel like an old grouch!

Remember... people are in the hospital because htey are sick...don't take it personally! Don't you feel crabby sometimes too?

Is your hair REALLY rainbow?

:clown:

Annabell · Nov 10, 2002

I am one of those cheerful and bubbly people!! A co-worker once told me if she could bottle me she would be rich. And no I do not take any "mood altering drugs" as ohbet suggests.

It doesn't matter how bad things are going I always think "Ya know it could be alot worse." And if you think about it, in nearly any situation, it could be alot worse.

I love my job!!! I will never regret becoming a nurse :)!!!

Taking a break with a cig and cup of coffee always seems to help too!!!