What have you done for yourself lately?

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Nursing student here. In our last clinical rotation (psych), the instructors had us write a journal each week and include an entry on how we "took care of ourselves" each week. I was curious what you do for yourselves "in the real world" to keep yourself sane?

Specializes in Med Surg.

I buy myself season tickets to our local minor league hockey club and go to all the games. There's nothing like watching hard checks, yelling at both teams, celebrating goals, drinking a beer and doing the Cotton-Eyed Joe to relieve stress after a 12 hour day. Not to mention the occasional fight.

I also joined to Booster club and got elected to the board so I can help support the team. They're a great bunch of guys with a huge variety of interests.

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Just like another poster posted...i've been working out w/ a trainer. It helps relieve some stress. Last Friday, I got my hair highlighted, mani and pedicure. I even managed to get a massage. All in the same day! That doesn't happen too often. I try to get a massage at least once a month. I think i deserve it between working and school. I might have to work an over time day to afford it...but it worth it. :)

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I do about the same thing as a lot of ya all. I love to read so I treat myself to books. I try to get a facial and/or massage at least every few months. I vent to my nursing and sometimes non nursing friends and I am now starting an exercise program. My athletic ability has always been in the tubes so if anything, it should be a hoot in the beginning.

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.

I take some "comp time" off from work for "mini vacations". I also use our spa in the back yard on occasion(it's on the fritz right now). The "big thing" I plan is a trip next month to the midwest to see family and unwind---what a wonderful area that is.

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Specializes in OB.

Each and every night I get into my clawfoot tub with some kind of good smelling bath salts, door closed, and read for a 1/2 hour uninterrupted. I also walk 3-4 miles 3 times a week with a neighbor.. these are 2 things I will NOT give up

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Specializes in ER,OR.

I got my self a new tattoo

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Specializes in Neuro Surgery,telemetry.

sweet. whats the design? i want a lil tattoo myself but i am scared of needles hehehehhe.....when i get a job maybe i will pamper mysef with spa and massage once amonth:) that's my plan:)

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Specializes in cardiac med-surg.

i think i worship the muffie a bit too much

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I love to garden. It is very peaceful and rewarding. Also reading a good book is a must. I always have 2 or 3 lined up so I never run out of reading material.

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Specializes in ER, Outpatient PACU and School Nursing.

run. go to the gym. pamper myself with a pedicure every 4-6 weeks. Love to read a good book every so often also.

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I asked for a reduction in hours and will be part time soon.

I bought a few cute things for my kitchen on ebay.

Other things I do on a regular basis:

Read a good book.

Try a new recipe.

Take a long walk.

Play with my dog and cat.

Visit family.

Hang out with my husband.

Chat with friends and have a good laugh.

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Specializes in Rehab.

I quit smoking 2 weeks ago. I feel good about that.

I also got a membership to a ladies only gym, and I got my nails done on Friday.

The biggest thing though is taking a night alone with my hubby.

Blessings,

Crystal

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