Posts tagged with: self-care

Painting Care

Ugly, purple, chipped toenail polish Staring at me. Days, weeks of effort focused on everyone and everything Except me. Today is no different. The me, me, me cries out all around But it’s not me, me, me. I love those... Read More

A Little Bit of Frustration Goes A Long Way

A little bit of frustration – with the system, the “man,” or whatever – goes a long way. A little bit of frustration is healthy, in my opinion. It keeps us passionate. It keeps us advocating. It keeps us moving... Read More

From Printed Ears for Transplant to Failing ACOs: A Nursetopia Reading and Education Mashup [Part II]

I’m always doing a lot of formal research reading, but here’s a sample of my more informal reading this week. 14 Things You Should Do on Your Lunch Break Every Day by Forbes Your Innovation Problem is Really a Leadership Problem by InnoBlog... Read More

Finding Rest by Working On

A long day leads to a quiet evening. Writing is sanctuary. A blank screen. A soft whirring from the computer.  A foggy block.  A barrier to safe solitude.  Fingers next to keys. Hovering. And then the familiar clicking rhythm.  No... Read More

Walk the Water Stations

It’s over. I completed my first marathon Sunday, and yeah, it was pretty easy to decide it was going to be my last marathon, as well. Twenty. Six. Point. Two. Very. Long. Miles. I spent most of Sunday listening to... Read More

One Wild and Precious Life

This is one of my favorite lines from a striking Mary Oliver poem within She Walks in Beauty. You can download this one wild and precious reminder as a small poster or as a printable card.  ... Read More

Enjoy the Re-route

Major thoroughfare closed. Bumper to bumper. Cars all in a row. Frustrated people. Everywhere. Commutes delayed. Schedules reprioritized. A change of plans to zip through the back farm market roads nearby. Go. Go. Go. Buildings disappear, replaced with open pastures... Read More

Reflective Writing

It’s no surprise that I blog as a form of reflection, introspection, conversation, education, and creative hobby. I have always found writing as a tool to help me safely vent and explore my emotions. Both in the past and even... Read More

Crazy-Fun Self-Care

It’s hard to believe 2012 is almost three-fourths of the way over. Say whaaaaaat?  I’ve kept a running list of self-care techniques at the Oncology Nursing Society’s Re:Connect blog. It’s been quite fun. This post particularly made me smile. It makes me feel so... Read More

Sweet Rest

Unplanned day. Hidden surprises in lazy moments. Whispered words. Loud laughter. Soft moments. Hard play. Sweet rest. Sweet, sweet rest. I wish the same for you this week.... Read More