When Doing Less Helps You Do Better
You’ve had those days—you finally clock out, drive home, and still can’t shake the thought that you didn’t do enough. You…
The 50/50 of Life: Why Both Joy and Struggle Belong
The past few weeks have reminded me that life is never all good—or all bad. We lost our sweet dog,…
Who or What Is Holding You Back
Have you ever walked into another shift already feeling behind?The charting from yesterday is still unfinished. A coworker asks you…
“That’s for Them” Thinking
Do you catch yourself thinking, “That’s for them — not for me”? Here’s why your brain keeps offering that thought, the hidden cost of believing it, and what becomes possible when you stop treating it like truth.
How Stress Affects Conversations
Stress and overwhelm can hijack your ability to communicate with physicians. Here’s why conversations feel harder in survival mode—and what’s really at stake.
Why Urges Feel So Overwhelming
If you’ve ever felt like you had to grab a snack, check your phone, or avoid a conversation, you’re not alone. Here’s what urges really are—and what they’re costing you.
When “How” Gets You Stuck
Struggling with the “how” behind your goals? Here’s why that question keeps you stuck—and a different way to think about moving forward.
Why Your To-Do List Isn’t Working
If you’ve been moving the same big task from one list to the next, the problem isn’t your productivity—it’s your plan. Here’s why healthcare professionals should stop relying on to-do lists and start using their calendars instead.
Why We Feel Like We’re Not Enough
If you’re a nurse manager who ends the day feeling like you didn’t do enough, you’re not alone. Here’s why your brain is wired that way—and why it’s not a leadership flaw.
Why You Keep Getting Off Track
You sit down to get something done—and somehow end up scrolling your phone instead. Again. But that moment of distraction? It’s not failure. It’s a cue. A chance to notice, redirect, and build a different habit—one small shift at a time.
When Feeling Bad Is the Most Emotionally Intelligent Choice
Sometimes, “feeling better” doesn’t mean being happy. It means being honest about what hurts—and letting yourself feel it on purpose. This post explores why that matters.
What “I Don’t Know” Thinking Is Really Costing You
Feeling stuck in “I don’t know”? That mental limbo might be draining your energy, clarity, and confidence. Here's what to do instead.