New 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

Being 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 in a

We'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.

Last 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 stress.

Have 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 compassion

Most 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 exercise,

Today 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 breast

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 the

Whether 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 can

Water 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) boards.

Daily 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 best version

More 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 being

Balance 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 anywhere.

We 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

After 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 take too

Being 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 say something

An 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 by Fidelity,

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