Boundaries

Setting clear-cut boundaries and communicating them shows respect for yourself as well as others. If it helps, write down what’s most important and make sure your friends and family know what you’ve decided is your priority. This will help them better understand what you’ve chosen to spend your time on and why.

It might not be easy at first, but give it some practice and see how it feels. Sometimes, a simple no will suffice. Other times, you can ease out of committing yourself to an obligation by saying, “Let me think about it; I’ll get back to you.” Or your response can be more detailed: “Thank you for thinking of me, but I’ve decided to focus my time on something else.”

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Recovery Time

Set aside a few minutes of recovery time after a challenging moment.

 Instead of returning immediately to your next patient, if you can, take a short walk or a few minutes of conscious breathing. Consciously building in just a few minutes helps you to collect your thoughts, recharge, and bounce back from any challenges.

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Gratitude Practice and Hand Washing

When you’re washing your hands, take 20 seconds to think of three things you are grateful for.

This will help you lower your risk of viral infection while reinforcing a more positive mindset.

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Conscious Breathing

When you receive a notification that causes stress, pause and focus on inhaling for five seconds and exhaling for five seconds. Conscious breathing activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for lowering cortisol and overall stress level.

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