76.| Unwrapping Gratitude During This Holiday Hustle as Busy Nurses

Hey there friends! Welcome to a cozy episode of The Balanced Nurse Podcast.🎉 It's that time of the year, isn't it? Thanksgiving's this week, and there's this beautiful buzz in the air—the smell of homemade goodies, family gatherings, and the anticipation of good times.🍁

But hey, let's get real for a moment. Holidays, as magical as they are, can also be a bit tricky. Maybe your holiday memories carry a bit of sadness, missing someone special, or navigating through the first festive season after a breakup (believe me, I’ve been there) And for those of you out there rocking the 👩🏻‍⚕️ nurse life, maybe your holidays look a bit different this year, far from home or knee-deep in work.

And oh, don't even get me started on the Pinterest perfection and the OT madness. It's so easy to get caught up, right? But guess what? This episode is our gentle reminder to hit the brakes, take a breath, and soak in the good stuff—because slowing down and gratitude? That's where the real holiday magic happens.✨

In today’s episode, I start off by sharing what’s been going on in my life recently and why I have been intentional in slowing down and practicing gratitude. I then share 4 ways that you can begin putting this into practice in your own life! You might want to do all four or maybe just stick to choosing one that resonates with you and go with it! Regardless, I think in this busy season of working OT, gift shopping, and decorating for the holidays, it’s especially important to carve out time to practice mindfulness and gratitude.

💛Here's to a holiday season filled with cozy moments, deep breaths, and a whole lot of gratitude. You've got this!

Sending you warmth and happy holidays, friends! Until next time! 🌟

 

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