Prioritize Yourself
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Today I am talking about prioritizing yourself and how it will help you be more successful and enjoy the journey to success. She emphasizes that you are an amazing human being with inherent worth, and your wellbeing matters beyond just being able to care for others.
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(5:18) Reframe Your Mindset:
- Prioritizing your wellness is not selfish or contradictory to good patient care
- Challenge limiting beliefs about needing to be perfect or always put patients first
(6:03) Set Boundaries and Manage Expectations:
- Learn to say no to overcommitments that don't align with your goals
- Manage response times and availability expectations
(6:44) Practice Regular Self-Care:
- Make self-care non-negotiable (meditation, exercise, quality time)
- Take breaks throughout the day to recharge
- Schedule time for hobbies and activities you enjoy
(8:15) Seek Support and Share the Load:
- Reach out to colleagues, family, or friends when needed
- Outsource tasks you don't enjoy or find meaningful
(9:04) Prioritize Work-Life Integration:
- Schedule personal events and obligations on your calendar
- Communicate your priorities to colleagues and support staff
(9:44) Practice Self-Compassion:
- Treat yourself with kindness, understanding, and patience
- Shift from negative self-talk to positive language
(10:44) Advocate for Systematic Change:
- Identify opportunities to improve systems for better work-life integration
- Engage in conversations about reasonable workloads and leveraging resources
(11:35) Continuously Reassess and Adjust:
- Reevaluate if your commitments still align with your goals and needs
- Make small, meaningful changes to improve your life
Key Points
- Reframe your mindset to prioritize your wellbeing and self-worth
- Set boundaries and learn to say NO
- Practice regular self-care
- Advocate for systematic changes to improved work-life integration for all
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