Reply To: What does self-care look like to you? How has it evolved over your career?
Self care is very important to me because being in such a demanding field as a nurse you are always putting others before yourself. Taking the time to prioritize your needs and nurture yourself protects your inner peace. Self care for me take many different forums. A big way that I take time for myself is working out. Whether it be a lifting session in the gym, a run outside, or a walk with friends I always find a way to move my body. This helps to make me feel better about myself and allows me to put my mind at ease. Another way that I practice self care is reading novels. I love reading because it relaxes me in a way that working out can’t. I like being able to relax with a book either at the beach or the pool in the summer and in my room under blankets in the winter. Throughout my career my self care has evolved as I have evolved. My interests have changed and grown since I started my career. At first I thought self care was taking a bath with candles lit but I have found that it can be many different things. My interests in working out and caring for my body are new so right now that is my biggest form of self care. I am excited to incorporate Wellness Essence Essentials into my self care routine! Using essential oils is a big part of relaxation in my life so I am delighted that these are specially aimed for nurses and other healthcare professionals!