As nurses we are all exposed to some form of stress, the good and bad. I am curious to find out what you guys do to let off some steam and release some stress. Keep it clean!
For me I started doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It's a good workout and very therapeutic for me. There isn't any other training environment, where I can literally submit or choke a person unconscious. Well, they tap out before they pass out of courseðŸ˜
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Get a pedicure, shop for kids' clothes at Carter's or Gymboree (I have 3 children and I'm obsessed with cute kids' clothes,) take a hot bubble bath, browse the cosmetics and fragrances at Sephora, get a mocha latte, read a beauty magazine, take a nap, make a pot of hazelnut coffee and consume it slowly, have lunch with friends at a good, authentic Italian restaraunt, make homemade chocolate chip cookies with my kids, relax poolside in the summer months, yearly vacations at the beach in northeastern Florida...
Specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgical.
Yoooogaaaaaa! I found a new studio in town a year ago, and one of the best teachers I have seen in a long time. His instruction is excellent, and this is attested to by how popular his classes are.
I force myself to make plans on my days off. The introvert in me could easily stay inside and watch movies all day/errrrrrday. This summer I promised myself that if the weather was nice I was going to the water. I live within 30 minutes of some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers in the world (in my opinion). It is a low cost and low stress way for me to unwind and feel like I'm in a different world and thousands of miles away from the hospital. Now if its a rainy day that is another story....
I can honestly say this has been one of the best and most fulfilling/relaxing summers that I have had in my adult life.
I force myself to make plans on my days off. The introvert in me could easily stay inside and watch movies all day/errrrrrday. This summer I promised myself that if the weather was nice I was going to the water. I live within 30 minutes of some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers in the world (in my opinion). It is a low cost and low stress way for me to unwind and feel like I'm in a different world and thousands of miles away from the hospital. Now if its a rainy day that is another story....
I can honestly say this has been one of the best and most fulfilling/relaxing summers that I have had in my adult life.
That's great. I feel the same way. I don't think I could ever be landlocked.
Exercise! When I am stressed and don't feel like working out I force myself to because I know that is when I need it most. I also like to listen to music or walk my dog. Watch a movie, eat some ice cream or pour a glass of wine and think about all the things I have going for me. I agree with Farawyn baking helps too. And my personal favorite.... calling my Mom :)
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Get a pedicure, shop for kids' clothes at Carter's or Gymboree (I have 3 children and I'm obsessed with cute kids' clothes,) take a hot bubble bath, browse the cosmetics and fragrances at Sephora, get a mocha latte, read a beauty magazine, take a nap, make a pot of hazelnut coffee and consume it slowly, have lunch with friends at a good, authentic Italian restaraunt, make homemade chocolate chip cookies with my kids, relax poolside in the summer months, yearly vacations at the beach in northeastern Florida...