Stress Relief

[SteffersRN87]

I see over and over many new grads are stressed out over their new jobs. So, I though it would be helpful to share some stress relief tips that would help them out!

-if I have a stressful day, I unwind by going for a brisk walk then come home and kick back with a glass of wine to relax

[hotnurse84]

Spending time with my husband and baby, watching funny tv(roseanne, modern family, george lopez) anything funny, no news(too stressful), and prayer!!!

[tewdles, RN]

exercise...good excuse for a dog

play...another good excuse for a dog

affection...good excuse for a husband

hydration...good excuse for a scotch and water

rest...good excuse for a nap after the scotch

[Midwest4me]

Venting to my husband...

Wine(though it worsens the hot flashes and puts on weight so I don't indulge too often)...

and ALWAYS a good book!(It's great to lose oneself in another world)

[nurturing_angel]

1) Long showers

2) Playing with my dogs (who are wonderful listeners)

3) Talking to my sisters on the phone

4) Chocolate...not good for my diabetes I know

5) Walking.....with my Mp3 player cranked up

6) Watching a good movie

and of course, my personal favorite:

7) Taking a nap!!!!

[keba]

Also try having sex with your mate more often, it seems to me that most nurses wind up mateless and more stressed :Crash:because they simply work long hours then get home too tired to do anything. :flowersfoLet me explain one thing, the sex should be purely love making and nothing else, it soothes the soul puts a glow on your skin and relieves stress and anxieties:icon_hug:. Remember always keep your bed warm or someone else will.:w00t:

[trixie333, ASN]

Chocolate and "Reno 911" ( I can usually match the actors up to someone at work)

[shoegalRN, RN]

I dance! On the mornings I get off, I head to the gym and dance for an hour straight. I also weight lift.

I spend time with my family. Once I'm off for 6 days, I don't want to talk about nursing or work.

I shop. I keep this one within reason. Little things for the house, the kid, a new pair of shoes for me.

Lots of spa days. I try to make it to the spa twice a month for a manicure, pedicure, wax, and micro-derm facial.

Lots of Girls Night Out. One glass of wine, dinner, and good dancing!

Been working so far.

[tewdles, RN]

ok...I was also going to suggest sex but didn't want the youngins to read it, look at my years of experience, and get that "eeeewww" response.

[DogWmn]

Walking out in the woods with my dog and enjoying the quite. Hangin' with my dog anywhere. Reading. Digital photography - I'm not very good but I do enjoy it.

[JB2007, ASN, RN]

Sex...a lot of sex!

The kind where you can not think afterwards let alone think about work. Then yep I would have to agree whole heartedly.

[Blackheartednurse]

Taking a brisk walk always relief my stress no matter how bad the day goes....fresh air clears your thoughts not to mention it does wonder for our cardiovascular system.