The Balanced Nurse- Time Management, Productivity, Work Life Balance, Self-Care, Habits, Routines, Nurses
❓❓Are you a nurse or woman in healthcare giving 100% at the bedside and nothing left for yourself? Struggling to find the time for self care and create healthier habits? Do you wish you had more energy on your days off so that you can do the things that fuel you– like getting a quick sweat sesh in, spending time with friends & family, or working towards your own goals? I am so excited you’re here, friend! This podcast will help you… ✅manage your time so that you can create healthier habits & routines ✅make time for self care ✅have more energy & ✅balance your work life so you can achieve your personal, health & fitness goals! Hey girl, it’s Ashley! I’m an ER nurse (almost 10 years) now teaching nursing students👩🏻🏫, enneagram 9, & coffee lover! For most of my nursing career, I tried balancing my work life, making time to take care of myself, and create healthy habits by just winging it with no success. 🚫 I got caught up in the work hustle and signed up for all the overtime. I would overeat, snack on all the breakroom goodies, and over do it on energy drinks. (can we say SVT?) 🚫 I found myself mentally and physically exhausted when I got home. On my days off, I was too tired to workout, meditate, plan out my week, or even spend time with family. 🚫 I would find myself mindlessly scrolling on instagram on my days off with the infamous nurse bun still intact from the prior day’s 13 hour shift. 🚫 I didn’t know how to balance the stresses of being a nurse and living a fulfilling life beyond the bedside. It wasn’t until I left my 7 year relationship and turned the big 3-0 that I finally took a hard look at my life. I realized I had been putting my career and others needs before my own. I was not prioritizing the things that mattered most in my life. I told myself that if I wanted more energy, better habits, prioritize self-care, and work on my personal goals, I needed to learn how to better manage my time and set up my nursing career around my life– not the other way around! It was time to put myself first. And it’s time for you to do the same, friend! Because we can’t give to others what we don’t have. (Say it louder for the people in the back!!) Girl, I’m excited to share with you all the tips and strategies that have helped me find the time and balance in my life to achieve my personal, health, and fitness goals! Things like… 👉🏼Time blocking 👉🏼Prioritizing, setting boundaries, & 👉🏼Productivity hacks, habits, goal-setting, WHILE 👉🏼Also taking a holistic approach to your self-care (burnout isn’t cool anymore) and other areas of your life! If you are ready to stop scheduling your life around your stressful nursing job, find a simple way to make time to go after your biggest goals & live your best life… Then this podcast is for you! Grab your coffee or lemon water and let’s dig in! Follow me on IG for more BTS: @the.balancednurse
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Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Hey friend! Welcome back to The Balanced Nurse Podcast!
The go-to podcast for nurses that want to achieve work-life balance and create healthier habits and routines. As nurses, and women in general, we wear multiple hats and give so much in the different roles that we take on in our lives. This is why SOUL-ful Sundays was created.
I want to bring you episodes where we take a holistic approach to living our lives. It's not all about the tactical stuff like planning and managing our time. We are humans and deal with challenges, obstacles, fears, and setbacks.
This episode with Riya Sokol is one full of soul and heart.
If you haven't seen results in your health or personal growth journey, doubting your career, or even feeling guilty for taking care of yourself, then this episode is for you!
Riya and I have a conversation around trusting the process, the importance of self-worth, how to balance the 'receiving and giving' energy, the power of emotions, and the trial tool that can help you in your personal growth.
As always, you can send me a DM and let me know how this episode helped or resonated with you and share with a friend! :) Enjoy friend!
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Hey girl!
Today's episode is a quickie but still so valuable! I used to dread my days off because I knew that I had a never ending to-do list waiting for me and all I really wanted to do was spend time with friends and family or just refuel myself for the next upcoming work shifts.
I started incorporating a power hour into my daily schedule and it has been a game changer! In this episode, I cover what a power hour is, how to prioritize your tasks on your to-do list, and some bonus tips to help you make the most of that time!
Hope you enjoy and let me know how it works for you!
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Hey friend!
It is another episode of Soulful Sundays on the The Balanced Nurse Podcast.
Have you ever felt a bit down because you didn't make as mjuch progress on your goals as you hoped? Well, you're not alone. We've all been there, and today, we're going to chat about it.
I recently had a heart-to-heart with a close girlfriend of mine and she shared her journey and struggles with achieving some goals she set out at the beginning of the year.
This conversation was a reminder that progress isn't always measured by how fact you've come; sometimes, it's about what you've learned along the way. I 1000% believe that every setback is a chance to learn, adapt, and grow stronger.
In this episode, I share with you some tips on staying motivated for the times when you feel like you haven't made much progress on your journey.
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Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Hey friend!
In today's episode I cover 4 different ways you can get closer to achieving work-life balance and how it can be a huge benefit to your life and relationships!
Something I always say is "We can't give to other what we don't have". We can't give our best to our patients, our families, our friends, our even our community if we don't first recharge ourselves! I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Are you feeling like your energy battery is LOW? When we think about electronics and how certain apps can be draining the power, so can things, situations, or even certain people drain our life battery!
In this episode, I share with you 3 self-care habits that have brought me back SO much more energy and focus into my life and I know it will do the same for you!
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Wanna be more productive and get more done on your days off? Then this episode is for you!
In today's episode, I go over what time blocking is and the 3 easy steps to get started. I share how it helped me balance working full-time, going to grad school full-time, and still managing to take care of my mental and physical health when I was going through a really dark time!
I also include 3 bonus tips to that will set you up for success and empower you to regain control of your time, energy, and life!
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Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Welcome back to another episode of The Balanced Nurse Podcast!
In today's chat, I sat down with the amazing Grace Otuokere to talk all things nursing and self-care. We delved into the challenges nurses face – from managing stress to navigating relationships – all while maintaining their well-being.
Grace shared her personal journey of burnout and emphasized the need for trauma-informed care in nursing. We discussed the vital role of setting boundaries and practicing self-care, with practical tips like self-awareness and time management. Grace also introduced her upcoming self-care program for nurses, which sounds like a fantastic resource.
Our conversation highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. I hope you enjoy this episode!!
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Hey everyone! In this episode, I'm going to talk about the power of visualization and how it can help you achieve your goals. We'll explore how creating a mental image of what you want to achieve can motivate you and keep you focused on your goals.
We'll go over some great ways to visualize your success. I'll also share some tips on how to make the experience as real as possible and how to write down your goals to stay motivated.
And don't forget about taking aligned action! Visualization is great, but it's important to take action towards your goals too.
So join me and let's explore the power of visualization together!
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Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
In this episode on The Balanced Nurse Podcast, I have Bethany Inez, a life coach, intuitive guide, and healthy living expert. Bethany shares her journey to becoming a coach and the importance of understanding the battle between the ego and our true selves and how it affects how we live rich and fulfilling lives.
We also explore the balance between pursuing goals and staying true to our authentic values, as well as techniques for overcoming fear and connecting with our authentic nature. We also touch on the power of subconscious beliefs in manifesting our dreams.
So grab your cup of coffee or tea and enjoy this soulful Sunday episode!
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Hey girl! Welcome back to another episode of The Balanced Nurse!
In this episode, I share three easy ways to maintain healthy habits, especially for busy nurses or career women. First, I discuss why it's important to prioritize our health and how it can affect other aspects of our lives.
Then, I got into 3 tactical ways to make your new healthy habits STICK! If you want to learn how you can invest in a higher quality of life by prioritizing your health, then tune into the episode!
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