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25.01.2022 I had the priviledge of spending some one on one time with some passionate aged care registered nurses this week. Each nurse discussed the poignant areas of their work that they love including the relationships with their residents and families, the team work and respect they have with their peers and just the fact that they are able to care for and serve people. I was humbled by the fact that they thrived in the face of the challenges - long working hours/ shift work, short ...staffed shifts, workplace violence and the changing of the consumer expectation. On reflection these nurses felt that resilience, courage and determination assisted them in facing any adversity on their shift. Time for a pulse check, take a minute to answer and reflect on this question: What are the biggest challenges or issues that you believe nurses face today? Would love you to share your thoughts

24.01.2022 When was the last time you took some time out for yourself? To sit in pure silence and listen to your thoughts..... To smell the ocean or the roses?... To feel the sun shining on your face or the breeze drifting through your hair? To see the white clounds floating in the sky or the stars at night? To actually taste the food you are eating? Take a step outside, yes right now as you are reading this.......take 5 deep breaths .....in........and..... out.... How do you feel now................................

24.01.2022 Surrounded by compassion My office at my work home is right in the middle of one of the hallways. It was one of the assistant in nurses who reminded me how lucky I was to be in the " middle of the action", to be able to hear, see, smell and feel the happenings of our residents and the team. I sat quietly in my office last week with my door open and listened to the happenings in my work home. The cockles of my heart were warmed: I heard laughter, kind words and encouraging dis...cussions between the lifestyle officer and some residemts as they all decorated the Christmas tree. I saw nurses walking past with residents - providing warm smiles and gentle affection as well as one of the cleaners bending down to speak gently to one of the residents who looked a tad sad. To be a compassionate person is a way of life, an attitude, expressed as acts of kindness, care and support. Compassion is contagious and spreads outwards I am positive that compassion is a natural instinct within all of us and it can be stifled if we are not present or being mindful. How do you stay present in your nursing practice? How do you incorporate the interests of others as if they are our own to encourage feelings of empathy and understanding? How do you nurture your compassion? Would love you to share your thoughts.....

22.01.2022 New Year, New Goals, New You How many of you decided on a New Years Resolution? I have to admit I'm not a fan. Been there done that and failed miserably. It's a new year, which means a fresh batch of new year's resolutions. I've been known to resolve to eat healthy foods, lose weight, save more money, "be happy". ... This year, before my resolutions fly right out the window, I am trying a different approach. Firstly I have reflected on 2018 - my accomplishments and the things I learnt I can improve on to have a more meaningful and joyful life. I then looked at my wheel of life, no wonder I sometimes feel like I'm riding a rocky road! I had spent so much time on some areas I had neglected others. Next I have set goals - SMART goals - specific, measurable, acheivable, relevant and time based. They are not huge tasks but will make a positive change to my life. I have taken the leap and written them down, they are stuck on my fridge as a reminder every day. I have also confided my goals to a couple of my closest friends - helps me keep accountable What are your thoughts about New Years Resolutions? Are you ready to take a different approach?

21.01.2022 I wanted to share one of my all time favourite you tube posts How do you show empathy to those you care for?

20.01.2022 How is shift work impacting your nursing? Rostering patterns can play absolute havoc with your rest patterns. For nurses juggling shift work and busy lives there are things you can do to maximise the quality and quantity of your sleep. There are benefits and perks that we often dont discuss including: no distractions or meetings, no peak hour traffic, you can roster shifts around other important areas of your life, extra money in the pay packet, no bosses around, getting into... bed when everyone else if off to work! Can you survive and thrive through shift work? Most of us know about keeping our bedroom dark, turning off our phones, use a fan to elicit white noise. I found some other ideas that may assist: - wear sunglasses when you go home in the morning - take advantage of 10 hour breaks between shifts - meditate before you go to sleep - sleep under the stars on your days off - true - camping can help reset your circadian rhythm Share with us how you cope with shift work.........

15.01.2022 How can we have the time to support our clients as well as our team members in a way that is meaningful? Learning how to effectively manage your time will also allow you to deliver better quality care, get more done and feel less stressed in the process. Here are some ideas that I use to juggle conflicting demands of my day:... Make a note. If it is just for your personal use only, it could be in any form you fancy, whether it’s a tick box on your handover notes, a to-do list in your notebook or a grid of client names with associated tasks, writing down your activities for the day will allow you to clearly see what jobs you need to accomplish. Prioritise. Now that you have your list of tasks for the day, it’s a good idea to prioritise them. What needs to be done first? Which tasks are urgent? Which tasks need to be undertaken before you can carry out others? What would happen if a task wasn’t carried out immediately? Learn to say No. You can’t be everywhere at the same time, so some things will have to wait. Check in saying something like ‘I’m sorry I have to deal with this right now but I will be back to help you in a few minutes.’ Listen to your client. Their priorities may be different to yours, so try not to assume what they would like first, ask. Take a breather. You’re bound to get more done when you’re feeling in control. The stress of your workplace may make it feel like you can’t take a break, but using a few minutes to collect your thoughts can help you relax and focus on what needs to be done. How else do you manage your time? Please share your ideas with us.....

14.01.2022 Self reflection is important for our wellbeing. It enables us as nurses to manage the impact of caring for other people on a daily basis - our days can be full of both emotional challenges and physical toil Reflective practice can be defined as the process of making sense of events, situations and actions in the workplace... Do you reflect on your day? Time for a pulse check - take a minute to reflect and answer these questions: What was your biggest challenge this week? What would you give a pat of the back for this week? What did you discover about yourself this week?

14.01.2022 How could a coach help you to be a courageous, compassionate and confident nurse?

13.01.2022 Nurturing confidence Have you ever had a crisis of confidence? Maybe you had a particularly challenging patient, or encountered a situation you’d never dealt with before, or were juggling more patients than you felt comfortable caring for at one time. It’s normal to feel concerned about the quality of care you’re able to provide at such times. ... There have been many times in my nursing career that I was eager to become more confident. Today I share some strategies that have worked for me: I keep learning. Confident nurses are not afraid to ask questions when they need advice, clarification, or explanations. I admit my mistakes. Confident nurses are able to apologize, do whatever is necessary to correct an error, and take steps to make sure they don’t repeat the same mistake over and over again. You cannot convey or build confidence by covering up or denying your role in a mistake, or by reacting defensively. I practice humility. This means doing my job because it’s my job and I want the personal satisfaction of doing it the best way I canNOT because I expect compliments, thanks, or expressions of approval. Confident nurses don’t need constant recognition for doing a good job. Building your confidence ultimately benefits your patients. It takes a confident nurse to advocate effectively for a patient, to speak up when something doesn’t seem right, and to work toward positive change. Keem to hear from you how you encourage your confidnce from within...........

13.01.2022 Lateral-thinking is a highly used skill in a nurse's toolkit. Critical thinking skills are very important in the nursing field because they are what you use to prioritize and make key decisions that can save lives. How do you see things from a different perspective?... How do you practice getting creative in your thinking? To mobilise our resourcefulness within us we stretch our thinking and listen to what is being said and to what is not being said. I love puzzles that can be used as a brain boosting warm-up, a quick and easy team-building exercise or even a feel-good ego boost (mmmm dopamine) when you’re not having the most free-flowing day. Here is one for you.......have a go and post your answer in the comments......will reveal the answer next week...... A man walks into a bar, and asks the bartender for a drink of water. The bartender pulls out a gun, points it at the man, and cocks it. The man pauses, before saying 'Thank you' and leaving. What happened? *

09.01.2022 You want to live an inspired and balanced life, right? Do you want to improve your self confidence and self belief? Would you like a more fulfilling career or way of working?... To celebrate a positive start to 2019, I am offering PROBONO Coaching packages to TWO of you. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the world of coaching with five confidential 45 minutes sessions on offer. If you are committed to making a change please contact me via messenger..............

07.01.2022 Last week was challenging for me - both at home and at work. Some self care was called for today - for me that was taking the time to lose myself in a novel, binge watching a couple of episode of a show on Netflix, going for a drive along the coast with my covertible roof down and cooking a nutritious chicken soup to share with my beautiful girls tonight. All of us as nurse leaders can benefit from converying calmness, stability and consistency - our health care systems move ...fast and can change direction regulalry and chaotically. Self care and life balance is unique and personal. How do you know when your life is in balance? How do you create purposeful self care into your day?

06.01.2022 Nurturing Courage to say sorry. Nobody is perfect, right? All of us at some time in our lives are wrong, will say or do something that will hurt, offend or do harm to another... To err is human, it is how we handle it that makes the difference How do we as nurses and leaders apologise with humility and sincerity? It requires courage to own up to your mistakes. If you have behaved negatively, to look someone in the eye and say "I'm sorry" demonstrates strength of character A sincere apology starts with two magic words: "Im sorry" or "I apologise" Next admit responsibility for your behaviour or actions and acknowledge what you did Make amends - do whatever it takes to make the situation right. What do you find most difficult about apologising? What strategies can you use the next time you need to apologise?

04.01.2022 How do you choose to live your life? Are you empowered with confidence, courage and compassion? Alternatively do you blame others for the situation you are living in? ... Being at cause means you have choices in your life - you can choose what is best for you while considering the consequences of your actions on others. You see the world as a place of constant opportunities, which you are in a position to try out. And if certain paths do not unfold as you would like, then you take action to change the path to somewhere else. You also take responsibility for all the difficult things in life, even if it seems like the fault of others. At the very least, you take responsibility for how you react to those difficulties, be they people or events. Those who live their lives at effect often see themselves or live their lives as victims with no choices whatsoever. The irony is that they do have choice and they have chosen not to choose but to be responsive to whatever is given to them.Placing blame is a really easy cop out that keeps you at effect keeping you powerless to change the communication issue. Where do you believe you are living your life? At effect providing yourself with reasons, excuses, problems and stories or at cause working towards results, empowerment, action and being proactive? Are you where you would like to be?

03.01.2022 Going down the rabbit hole Have any of you heard that saying? I looked it up today - the free dictionary describes it as... To enter into a situation or begin a process or journey that is particularly strange, problematic, difficult, complex, or chaotic, especially one that becomes increasingly so as it develops or unfolds. (An allusion to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.) I found myself totally overwhelmed last weekend, down that rabbit hole - so much so that I found myself prcrastinating - unable to put a post up on my nurturing nurses page, not doing things that I love doing - going to yoga, enjoying a walk along the river..... I found myself being curious with my own thoughts - how did I become like this? Lets be honest, it didnt happen overnight - the perfectionist in me had slowly seeped into my thoughts...... Do you ever feel overwhelmed? As nurses many of us have a central belief of nurturung and serving others..... Perhaps you strive for perfection in your nursing practice... Time to take a pulse check - take a minutes to reflect and answer these questions: What is driving the perfectionism? What are the effects of perfectionism on you? What if you make a mistake? Please share this post with your friends........

03.01.2022 Nurturing confidence I have to admit there have been many times that I have had to " fake it til I make it" in my nursing career. The most difficult was as a graduate Registered Nurse walking into a patient's room, feigning poise and confidence while my heart was pounding at 100 beats per minute, being caring and compassionate and giving my first IM injection - " wriggle your toes"........you get the picture... Even when I knew that I had been well trained and had a wealth of experience in nursing, entering a new situation and working with a new group of colleagues presents a challenge to my confidence. Here are a few ideas that I live by to continue to grow in confidence: Build your knowledge - continually learn Ask questions- there are no "stupid" questions Find a mentor - build relationships with your supervisor, educator or manager Build your communication skills - practise listening Dont compare your self to others - stay humble How do you build your confidence?