Tag: nurse
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🏹 Upgrading My Bow & Rediscovering My Love for Archery
After almost 7 months away from the range (thank you, winter), I finally upgraded my bow — and I honestly couldn’t be more excited. The moment I pulled it back, I felt everything I’ve missed about archery come rushing back in. For me, archery has become something way more than a hobby. It’s healing. It’s…
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Gearing Up for Our 2024 Camping/Hunting Trip: The Ultimate Checklist
As the 2024 camping and hunting season approaches, it’s time to start gearing up for the adventure. Packing for a camping trip requires careful planning to ensure you have everything you need for comfort, safety, and convenience. With that in mind, I’ve put together a detailed list of everything we’ll need to make this trip…
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Finding Light in the Darkness — How Journaling and Meditation Have Changed My Life
The last few months broke me open in ways I never expected. I lost a parent. I faced conflict at work. I questioned everything — including myself. But through that darkness, I found two practices that helped me find my way back to the light: journaling and meditation. What started as a desperate attempt to…
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The Power of Letting Go: Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Every Day
I used to think that if I didn’t do something every single day, I was failing. If I missed a journaling session, skipped meditation, or took a rest day from working out, I’d guilt-trip myself into thinking I wasn’t committed. But here’s what I’ve learned: perfection isn’t necessary for progress—and, in fact, it often holds…
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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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Preparing for Outdoor Adventures and the Total Archery Challenge
Getting Ready for TAC, Hunting Trips, and Outdoor Adventures Preparing for outdoor adventures, whether it’s the Total Archery Challenge (TAC), a hunting trip, or just exploring nature, requires dedication, planning, and the right gear. While I’m not sponsored by any of the companies I mention here, I genuinely believe they have made a significant difference…
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Gearing Up for Upcoming Adventures: Physical Preparations and Training
With the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) just around the corner and our much-anticipated camping and hunting trips following closely behind, our preparations have kicked into high gear. While our last blog post covered the essential items for our trip (don’t forget to check that out!), this time, we’re focusing on the physical preparations and lifestyle…
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Dealing with Seasonal Depression? You’re not alone, and I’m here to provide guidance on overcoming those depressive episodes and enhancing your mental well-being.
Are you struggling with seasonal depression? You’re not alone, and I’m here to offer some guidance on how to work through those depressive episodes and improve your overall mental health. One creative way to kickstart your mornings is by making Morning Tea Ice Cubes! These cubes are a convenient way to enjoy a revitalizing elixir.…
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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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Reconnecting with Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Saved My Sanity
In a world that often feels like it’s hurtling forward at a breakneck pace, I was, admittedly, a self-proclaimed homebody. The cozy embrace of familiar surroundings and daily routines had lulled me into a state of blissful complacency, where the idea of reconnecting with nature seemed a distant notion. That was until the seismic shift…
In Need of Nature 