There are three different types of isolation, and this subject is pretty cut and dry though it is important. I came to learn that when I had to miss a few days because of an outbreak.
"One does not fall in love; one grows into love, and love grows in him" - Karl A. Menninger6/23/2014 Love. It's such a weird word, and it is connected and associated with many. Empathy, compassion, good nature, whole heartedness and the list goes on. It's extraordinary how one small act of love and kindness can undo the very buttons of your soul and let all the bad out. Even though the hospital is place that harbours sad times, times everyone wishes they didn't have to see, it is also a place of love. You can see it when the nurses give so much of their time to their patients, or when the patients families come into visit.
The amount of work I am going through these days is insane, and it shows. I have just gotten my evaluation from my supervisor back today. Although she said I was amazing, and that it took her a while to think of something I needed improvement on, she told me I needed to leave things at the door when coming into work. This is how much stress I am going through, it physically shows on me. Work, co-op, school and a younger sister to worry about all in my graduating year? TOO MUCH. Of course, that doesn't matter, you still have to push through it. What does matter though, is managing your stress. It's easier said than done. SO, I've come up with my top ten ways to relieve stress out of my life. This may not work for you because everyone is different. I take part in therapy because I'm so stressed all the time (even before all this extra stuff got on my plate). My counsellor always says, self care should be the most important thing to me. I know it's hard, but if you have time, write down ten self-care activities you can do when you're too stressed about everything. Another good habit is to write down and know your resources, so if you ever have a meltdown you know who to talk to. I know my co-op is a very heavy job, and when I mean heavy, I mean emotionally. I get to see sick and/or dying people on a daily basis. It's sad, and I have to develop a wall in order to survive that sort of thing. But that brings me back to my original question, when is too much considered to much? For me, that means headaches, tears, frustration, exhaustion (especially this!!!!), anger or even getting sick. Stress is no good for anyone. So if you ever feel like you're about to explode and there is steam coming out of your ears, sit down, take a second, look at your top ten list, and do one of those activities. If you feel comfortable enough, share yours in the comments below. I'll start with mine, so without any further jibber-jabber:
SO there you have it, my top ten things that relieve my stress. What about you? Leave them in the comments below :) |