Nursing Burnout is Real- And You are Not Alone
Nursing Burnout is Real- And You are Not Alone
As you rush around the unit providing care to your patients and dealing with staffing shortages, the exhaustion hits. You start thinking ‘I can’t do this anymore’. You’re tired, feel disconnected from your work and yourself, and don’t know if you can be a nurse for one more day. But you keep showing up shift after shift. You know your work is important, but you just don't feel good about it anymore.
You are not alone if you are feeling burned out.
What is Burnout? (And What it Isn’t)
What is Burnout? (And What it Isn’t)
What does burnout really mean? Has it just become a new way to say I’m tired?
No…and yes.
Burnout is chronic workplace stress. It is often is comprised of feeling
Emotional exhaustion
depersonalization and/or cynicism
A reduced sense of personal accomplishment
You Decided to Start Therapy- Now What? What Most People Wish They Knew Before Starting Therapy
You Decided to Start Therapy- Now What? What Most People Wish They Knew Before Starting Therapy
You have made the decision to start therapy. Congrats! It is a big step that can feel vulnerable and exciting. But then your mind starts racing- what does it actually mean to go to therapy?
If you find yourself wondering all the ins and outs of how therapy works, read on to learn more about what most people ask before starting therapy.
You’re Thinking About Starting Therapy- Now What? Common Questions about the Therapy Process Answered
You’re Thinking About Starting Therapy- Now What? Common Questions about the Therapy Process Answered
Let’s just call it what it is- navigating any healthcare system can feel confusing, overwhelming, and make you want to crawl into bed and forget about finding help altogether.
But there is something that keeps bringing you back to searching for a therapist…you know it will be helpful- you just wish someone would explain how it all works.
If you’ve been thinking about reaching out but can’t quite bring yourself to hit ‘send,’ you’re not alone. Here are some of the most common questions people ask before starting therapy.
Burnout Therapy for Professionals: How Therapy Can Help You Recover from Burnout
Burnout Therapy for Professionals: How Therapy Can Help You Recover from Burnout
You’re overwhelmed, irritable, and exhausted all the time. No matter how much you get done, it never feels like enough.
You just keep telling yourself Get through this week. Once everything is done, then I’ll relax.
But the to-do list never gets shorter. The more you do, the more there is to do.
And lately, you’ve started wondering What is the point of all of this anyway?
Burnout is more than feeling tired. It’s a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can leave you feeling disconnected from your work, your relationships, and even yourself. You may notice increased cynicism, a loss of motivation, or feeling like nothing you do really matters anymore.