It’s time for New Year’s resolutions again. Many of us make them; most of us break them. Research shows that by February, nearly half of people’s resolutions go out the window. Only 19% of people keep their resolutions at least two years after making…
For nurses and other healthcare professionals, the burden of care can be heavy, even in the best of times. Add the lingering pressure of the pandemic, the recent ‘tripledemic’ surge, and a strained healthcare system, and the weight can feel overwhelming. In an interview with…
When it comes to sending global stress levels to record highs, few other things can get the job done like a pandemic. An October 2020 report from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that compounding pandemic stressors amounted to a national mental health crisis,…
Three ways to cope with fear of mistakes Fear of messing up, especially in a professional setting, is only natural. In a healthcare environment, where the stakes may be life-and-death, that fear can be crippling. Here are some helpful tips to navigate the line…
What to do when compassion fatigue hits home In times of failure or distress on the job, it’s not always easy to show self-compassion, but it is important. Here are some tips to help practice kindness and understanding in those difficult times. Tip 1:…
How to clock out mentally and emotionally after your workday In the course of a single shift, healthcare professionals might witness the whole spectrum of human emotion, from sorrow to joy and everything in between. The trouble is, it’s not always easy to leave…
Try these simple ways to recharge in 15 minutes or less There’s an understated irony in the standard litany of self-care tips. Go for a run! Take a relaxing bath! Book a massage! All good things, but when a lack of time is already…
Three strategies to stop burnout before it happens From physical exhaustion to compassion fatigue, the symptoms of professional burnout can have a profound impact not only on you, but also on your patients, clients, and loved ones. If you find yourself frequently overwhelmed and…
Read This Issue Now! Welcome to the 2021 Elite Learning Self-Care Resource Guide The Self-Care 2021 issue will provide you with tools and advice to improve your quality of life as a person and a hard-working healthcare professional from preventing burnout to practicing self-care…
2020 was the year no one will forget. Undoubtedly it has taken a toll—physically, mentally, and emotionally. As a healthcare professional, you witnessed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic the way few others could, and you cared for your patients through it all: the…