Top Tips to balance life and work in the nursing field.

Training or working full-time can be challenging and life-changing. I know we have challenges in the work environment. It is important to make your mental health a priority.

Here are few tips to consider:

• Good sleep:

Try to make quality sleep a priority by creating a relaxing sleep routine to help you destress and unwind after a long day.

• Schedule time for self-care:

Practice mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga.

• Socialise with friends or family:

Spend even few hours with friends or family to distract your mind from the hectic days of work or training.

• Exercise:

Frequent exercise is important for increasing your flexibility, endurance, coordination, and strength. In addition, it can help reduce depression and improve mood.

• Nourish your body:

Eating healthy meals is important for maintaining both your mental and physical health.

Try to make time to eat a healthy snack/food during work or classes.

• Seek professional help:

If you are still in university contact students’ well-being team for additional support or to be referred for counselling.

If you are already within the NHS Trusts there are confidential one to one counselling services.

Remember to be the best nurse providing the best service starts with taking care of you….