Tag: mental health
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Embracing Healing Through Art, Fitness, and Nature
We all have our trauma and lessons we’ve endured as we grow. Everyone’s experiences are different, and what helps them heal is also unique. I believe that if my experiences can help someone process and work through their own, that’s the reason I was put on this earth. I feel this is where I’m supposed…
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Navigating Simulation Anxiety in Nursing School: It’s All Part of the Journey
I had a woman sit down at my bar the other day and ask me how I was doing, and I responded like I typically do when a customer asks, “Good, and you?” She responds, “I’m doing alright. I just got done with a simulation for nursing school.” When I hear her say this, I…
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How to Prepare, Plan, Pack, and Play for a 10 Day Camping Trip
Camping in the great outdoors offers an incredible experience filled with adventure, self-discovery, and a rejuvenating connection with nature. In the fall of 2023, my husband and I embarked on a 10-day camping journey to explore the wilderness, gaining valuable insights about preparedness and resilience, and embracing simplicity. This blog post will share our camping…
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Embracing “This AND That” in Relationships: The Power of Effective Communication – Communication is Key
As a server and bartender, there’s been many conversations I’ve overheard throughout my career. Some are pleasantry’s, while others are profound and thought-provoking. Recently, I had an encounter that fell into the latter category. Three women, a mother, and her two daughters, sat at my bar with a baby in a carrier. Their conversation centered…
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Navigating the Storm Within: The Scary World of Feelings
In the intricate web of human emotions, one thing is certain: feelings are scary. They sneak up on us, sometimes like a gentle breeze and at other times, like a fierce storm, leaving us bewildered and vulnerable. We try to figure them out as they come, grasping at straws in the hope of understanding why…
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“Where are you a Nurse?”
I haven’t quite yet figured out how to respond to this question I get asked about 3 times a week. How do I say, “I’m a nurse that’s not at the bedside or in a clinic setting? I’ve started my own brand and business in hopes to help inspire, encourage & motivate anyone, especially nursing…
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Another Reminder to Take Care of Yourself
I’m writing about another reminder to take care of yourself because I just had to have the conversation with myself to get my shit in check. I’m a new grad nurse and a bartender, I woke up the other day feeling pain in my lower back. Now, this is not the first time I’ve felt…
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Understanding My Mental Health
Mental illnesses are a tough subject to discuss. Most people don’t acknowledge their own struggles. Mainly because we’re taught at a young age to hide our feelings, to not express too many emotions, to always be brave. But from my experience, that doesn’t always work. Yes, there are times that we need to be brave…
In Need of Nature 