superstitions/things you always do before work?

I try to get all the crying out before arriving on hospital property.

First time posting long time stalker! Compelled to post on this one! I buy 10 banana laffy taffy in the gift shop before every shift, anytime I don't I have a horrible shift!

YES!!! Work out on the elliptical, listening to "go get 'em" type songs. On my way to work I listen to ZDoggMD's parody of Lose Yourself. That gets me so pumped. "...no longer bow down to status quo."

I too have started wearing make up to work. It makes me feel good, and gives me a good start to the day.

I take a hot bubble bath and buy my cherry lime energy drink and beef jerky stick from a local gas station

I always either eat a little something or drink a protein shake on the way to work....guaranteed bad morning with no breaks or lunch if I don't!

Davey Do, that is most realistic response.....)) grins ((

Arrive early...sit in car...write

I always try to arrive to the hospital 30 minutes before my shift so I can sit in my car and simply relax for a few minutes and clear my head. I always seem to have a hectic shift whenever I arrive to the hospital 5 minutes prior, when parking is also basically full, which leaves me running to the time clock to swipe in lol.

I try to arrive at least 15 minutes early, that way I don't have to stress about traffic etc. before even getting to work. I used to go inside but then all the night nusres want to start report early so now I just wait in my car, drink my coffee and maybe eat something. I make it a point to enjoy the few minutes of peace before the hectic day, either quiet, listening to music, or reading scripture/prayers helps me.

Listen to music on the way to work, get there early enough to find a decent parking spot (the decent, closer lot is very small and fills up quickly), focus on my breathing, and remind myself that it's only for 8-12 hours (depending on which workplace I'm at).