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fitnurselife
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I'm a registered nurse who's passionate about fitness, diet, self-care, meditation, and other topics.
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2018-01-06 22:38
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goals
2018-01-11 13:57
Commit to Yourself in the New Year
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
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nursing
2018-01-09 15:53
Hardship is Life's Teacher
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
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color
2018-01-07 15:40
Add More Color to Your Diet
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.
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nursing
2018-01-07 15:21
The Stress Response
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.
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empathy
2018-01-07 15:01
Six Ways to Avoid Empathy Burnout
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
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workouts
2018-01-07 14:40
Four Ways to Maximize Your Workout--At Work
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,
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breastcancer
2018-01-07 14:32
Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
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
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nurses
2018-01-07 14:16
Are 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 the
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nursing
2018-01-07 14:07
Yoga for Back Care
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
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fitnesstrend
2018-01-07 13:38
Fitness Trend: Water Workouts
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.
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dailyhabit
2018-01-07 13:28
Change One Daily Habit, Change Your Life
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
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positivity
2018-01-07 13:21
Start the Day with Positive Thoughts
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
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balance
2018-01-07 13:11
Balance, Letting Go, and Non-Striving
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.
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attitude
2018-01-07 13:05
The Power of a Positive Attitude
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
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magnesium
2018-01-07 13:00
Epsom Salt Baths
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
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emotionalintelligence
2018-01-06 23:43
Mindfulness Meditation
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
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financialwellness
2018-01-06 23:10
Financial Wellness
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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introduceyourself
2018-01-06 23:00
Hello Steemit!
Hi there, I'm FitNurseLife. I'm interested in health and fitness, eating right, self-care, finances, and nursing because I'm also an RN. I like to write blog posts about interesting health trends and being
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