Burnout is Not Your Fault
Burnout is not your fault.
It can happen to anyone, at any time.
The systems we work in are broken- it doesn't mean you are broken!
I know you think you're fine, like you'll keep going as you are, because that's what you do; you do everything, for everyone. And you are so good at it.
You do need boundaries
You do need boundaries. A stopping point. A no-more, shut-it-down, no-thank-you moment.
How do I know? I never had boundaries… and then, one day I snapped!
I thought I was a horrible, uncaring, impatient, cynical, exhausted Nurse, so there was no other choice, except to leave.
I quit the hospital bedside
I quit the hospital bedside and took a job at the local YMCA.
I don't want this to happen to you… I mean, you can only take so much, right?
It's taken me years of practice to restore, to heal, and honestly, if I'm not careful, burnout creeps back in.
Give yourself tenderness
Give yourself tenderness, self-compassion and gratitude, at work and at home. Banishing burnout begins from within and extends into the systems we work in. When we show systems how to treat us, because we care for ourselves, we shift systems to wellbeing with us and for us. Is this easy? Nope.
Is it worth it? HECK YA!
In the next few blogs, I’ll share stories from fellow Nurses who are mitigating burnout, exhaustion and cynicism, by starting with themselves.
We are the change we wish to see. And when the system sees how we want to be treated, they will adapt to us. This is possible!
Are you ready? I am. Let’s go… TOGETHER.
Nurse Coach Nicole xo
Nicole Vienneau MSN, RN, NC-BC
Nicole combines 20+ years of nursing experience with 30+ years of fitness + health coaching to uncover your most authentic expression of wellbeing.
She is a board-certified integrative nurse coach, menopause fitness specialist, brain health trainer, and a group fitness, yoga, and tai chi instructor. She specializes in protecting Nurse Wellbeing through habits and behaviors that support your brain and body health.
Nicole is passionate about everything she does, and especially loves creating safe, restorative communities. She loves exploring Tucson’s nature, finding solace with her cat-babies and traveling with her awesome husband.
