What keeps you going?I carry a copy of the little engine that could in my back pack. I think I can, I think I canAnother I likeJust keep swimming , swimmingWhat are yours?
Jennybrie 144 Posts Jan 23, 2013 Mine would beGod, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot changeThe Courage to change the things I canAnd the Wisdom to know the difference
loriangel14, RN 6,931 Posts Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative. Jan 23, 2013 My mantra is "one day at a time"Feeling overwhelmed? Remember the old riddle. "how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
nursingwarrior09 18 Posts Jan 23, 2013 I LOVE the book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go! and my favorite line from it:“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go! My first semester lab teachers kept this book in our classroom and would read it when we needed a pick-me-up!
LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN 8,429 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma. Has 18 years experience. Jan 23, 2013 I LOVE the book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go! and my favorite line from it:“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!My first semester lab teachers kept this book in our classroom and would read it when we needed a pick-me-up!^^^LOVE this quote...My favorite book!!!Also..."Well begun is half done."-Mary Poppins.. :) I prepare for anything...usually half the battle is won! :)But THIS quote really motivates me:"The best way out is always through"-Robert Frost
PinkCupcake 145 Posts Jan 23, 2013 When I get stressed or overwhelmed I stop and tell myself "just breathe." It works for me :)
lattiedaw 1 Post Jan 23, 2013 'To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.' (regarding nurses impact on on patients.' Be the Change you wish to see in the world' There are more but i keep those 2 in my head and written so my focus is the patient no matter what the day brings.
zoe92 1,163 Posts Has 2 years experience. Jan 23, 2013 "A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor". "A long sleep & a good laugh are the two best cures for anything."
cfaith 55 Posts Specializes in Addiction. Has 26 years experience. Jan 23, 2013 I have two:You can't cure stupid.But by the grace of God...
dah doh, BSN, RN 496 Posts Jan 23, 2013 I love my job! I make a difference! You can't cure stupid! Coffee, coffee, coffee!
