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Posts Tagged "Healthy at Work"
View all postsPhysician Self Care Tips for 2020
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 8, 2020
With the dawn of a new year and decade, why not take a moment to reflect on a few simple self care tactics and strategies that can alter and improve the course of life.
Vacation Planning For Healthcare Professionals: Yes, It’s Possible
By Riia O'Donnell - October 23, 2019
When it comes to downtime, healthcare practitioners typically worry more about their patients than themselves. Suggesting a patient take some time to recover and recharge may be standard; but healthcare workers rarely take their own advice.
Tips for Surviving Shift Work in Medicine
By David Beran, DO - August 29, 2019
Flipping between night and day shifts is like being perpetually jet lagged. You're irritable, tired, hungry, and confused. But if you're a physician, it's a feeling you're accustomed to...
3 Ways Physicians Can Decompress and Rejuvenate During Time Off
By Miranda Belcher, RN - August 14, 2018
While there is not much that can be done to change the work day of a physician — how the provider copes with or responds to these stressful work conditions, can mean the difference between life and death. Maybe that is too extreme. However, what you do on your time off could determine whether you experience burnout or job satisfaction. Making the most of your days off can also contribute to the maintenance of mental stability and the avoidance of a nervous breakdown.
Top 10 Most Unhealthy Jobs in Healthcare (and the Secret to Surviving)
By Crystal Jones RN - May 10, 2018
These 10 healthcare jobs are considered the unhealthiest jobs in healthcare. But please, don’t give up on working in healthcare! You are a needed and necessary part of a healthy society. I’ll share 5 secrets to surviving these top 10 most unhealthy jobs.
Career Hacks for Healthcare Practitioners
By Jennifer Bouley - February 13, 2018
When you work in the healthcare industry, it is important to take care of yourself so that you can care for your patients. Learning early in the game to relieve stress and maintain a healthy work/life balance is vital. Constantly work to develop your communication and leadership skills that will help you to be successful through your career. Staying current with updated information about your sector in healthcare and taking care of yourself will help you to thrive throughout your career.
5 Self Care Tips to Save Your Healthcare Career and Your Sanity
By Crystal Jones RN - December 12, 2017
You work hard. Day and night, evenings and weekends, holidays and celebrations. You work, giving your time and energy to take care of everybody else. But who takes care of you? Who takes care
Health Care Workers Benefit from Spending Time in Nature
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - October 10, 2017
Spending time in nature is an important aspect of self-care for healthcare workers. Nature enhances mental and physical well–being. It boosts creativity and brain function. Exposure to nature is especially helpful for healthcare workers due to the intensity of our jobs, physical demands, and the technical environments in which we work.
Why Healthcare Professionals Are Killing Themselves
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - August 15, 2017
Working in the trenches of medicine requires stamina and mental fortitude. Fueling the body and mind is critical for optimal performance and patient care. Unfortunately, many healthcare professionals are killing themselves by what they put into their mouths.
5 Reasons Being Fit Helps Your Career
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - February 28, 2017
As a medical professional, you know that being overweight or obese greatly affects your health. The CDC notes that approximately 1/3 of American adults are obese, and that type 2 Diabetes and heart
