BlogHide Resteemsfitnurselife (25)in goals • 7 years agoCommit to Yourself in the New YearNew Year's resolutions rarely last past January. One week you're eating salads at every meal and the next you say, "Screw it," and head out to get some fast food or order a pizza. What are some ways…fitnurselife (25)in nursing • 7 years agoHardship is Life's TeacherBeing a nurse is not easy, and I have to admit that I used to think it was. Sure, I knew that there would be a lot to learn but I never expected the level of juggling that would have to take place…resteemedsameer777 (66)in health • 7 years agoKnee Pain Could Restrict your basic Movement – Prevent and fight it with these TipsToday, I feel like addressing a very important health problem that has been rising in the last decade. What got me to think about is seeing a lot of people I know, suffering from this kind of pain…resteemedpurepinay (73)in food • 7 years agoStarting out strong. Health before wealth.Today, I finally got back on my schedule. Going to bed early(ier) , having a coffee while steeming, and meal prepping for the week. My stomach has been on vacation with me, and this extra…resteemedpipons (56)in fr • 7 years agoFitness program: Day 1 Chest-tricepsFrench will follow. [image credits: me 42 years old] Here is the first training plan that I share with you. I propose a combination of pectoral and triceps. This combination is not mandatory…fitnurselife (25)in color • 7 years agoAdd More Color to Your DietWe've all heard that we should "eat the rainbow", and that the more colorful our plate, the better. Recently, my plates have been pretty beige, so I'm looking to add more color to my dinners. Here…fitnurselife (25)in nursing • 7 years agoThe Stress ResponseLast week at work I was dealing with a difficult situation. A patient wanted to make a complaint about me, personally, and even though there was nothing to it, I still felt an enormous amount of…fitnurselife (25)in empathy • 7 years agoSix Ways to Avoid Empathy BurnoutHave you ever felt so overwhelmed by another’s emotions that it is hard to process your own emotions? Do you lash out at loved ones in your life, and feel like you are spiraling downward into…fitnurselife (25)in workouts • 7 years agoFour Ways to Maximize Your Workout--At WorkMost of us see exercise as a separate time commitment, like we have to go the gym for so long and sweat so much. The truth is that there are a lot of ways to move during the day that count as…fitnurselife (25)in breastcancer • 7 years agoWays to Reduce Your Breast Cancer RiskToday I'm sharing some ways to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. It's important for women to get a mammogram screening as early as age 35, so your doctor can have a baseline image of your…fitnurselife (25)in nurses • 7 years agoAre Nurses Fueling the Opioid Crisis?In nursing school we are taught that pain is the fifth vital sign, next to temperature, respirations, heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels. We are also taught that pain is what…fitnurselife (25)in nursing • 7 years agoYoga for Back CareWhether your back pains come from moving heavy patients, sleeping on an old mattress, or doing any other work around the house, yoga can help you stretch out your back and relieve sore muscles. Yoga…fitnurselife (25)in fitnesstrend • 7 years agoFitness Trend: Water WorkoutsWater provides great resistance for a workout, and the newest fitness trends involving water are increasing that resistance even more through spin bikes, kettle bells, and stand-up paddle (SUP)…fitnurselife (25)in dailyhabit • 7 years agoChange One Daily Habit, Change Your LifeDaily routines can be good, as I've pointed out before. Routines can give you a purpose and create meaning in your life. But what is that one habit that might be holding you back from being your…fitnurselife (25)in positivity • 7 years agoStart the Day with Positive ThoughtsMore than ever before, we are being bombarded with negative messages in the media and in our news feeds first thing in the morning, leading to an increase in depression, stress, and a feeling of…fitnurselife (25)in balance • 7 years agoBalance, Letting Go, and Non-StrivingBalance means different things to everyone. Some people are content where they are in life, and don't want to achieve anything more. Some people are constantly striving, but don't seem to get…fitnurselife (25)in attitude • 7 years agoThe Power of a Positive AttitudeWe have all come in contact with those people who have a million excuses: they're negative, complaining, and toxic. They have a poor attitude. They say "Woe is me, my life is so hard." Sometimes…fitnurselife (25)in magnesium • 7 years agoEpsom Salt BathsAfter a long shift, you finally get home and strip off all of your MRSA and C. diff contaminated clothes and get ready for a hot bath...hopefully by about 8:30 if your end-of-shift report didn't…fitnurselife (25)in emotionalintelligence • 7 years agoMindfulness MeditationBeing a nurse requires a high amount of emotional intelligence. This is something I struggle with sometimes, especially when certain patients push my buttons. It would be easy to lose my cool and…fitnurselife (25)in financialwellness • 7 years agoFinancial WellnessAn often-overlooked category of health is the subject of financial wellness. As nurses, we work hard for the money so it’s very important to get the most out of our paychecks. According to a study…
