Health care workers prioritize the needs of others over their own needs,so self-care can be complex and challenging.  During work shifts, try to engage in these behaviors: 

• Working in partnerships or in teams
• Regular check-ins with colleagues, family, and friends
• Brief relaxation/stress management breaks
• Regular peer consultation and supervision
• Time-outs for basic bodily care and refreshment
• Self-monitoring and pacing
• Regularly seeking out accurate information and mentoring to assist in making decisions
• Doing your best to maintain helpful self-talk and avoid overgeneralizing fears
• Focusing your efforts on what is within your power
• Acceptance of situations you cannot change
• Fostering a spirit of fortitude, patience, tolerance, and hope 

Well In Mind is here for you.  Call 815-933-2240 to schedule an appointmentor to ask about your EAP benefits.