Tag: life
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Nursing Burnout and “Quiet Quitting”
I had the opportunity to go to a nursing conference recently where one of the speakers discussed burnout and the importance of re-charging our batteries. He also talked about “quiet quitting” and signs that someone has done so (or is getting close). Have you ever noticed these in a coworker? Becoming quiet at work– not…
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A Healthy Financial Mindset (Or… How I Keep Myself From Buying Rotisserie Chickens Every Day of the Week)
How does your mindset affect your financial success? View all responses For me, a healthy financial mindset is the one in which financial freedom surpasses instant gratification. So whatever gets me to that point, and is also sustainable, meaning I can do it over and over, without too much effort. That means not wasting money…
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Re-Livable
So let me start by saying that even if I could, I don’t think that I would. I’ve watched enough sci-fi and fantasy to know that it is never a good idea to mess with time. (Okay, they had to in Harry Potter, but seriously they were saving lives.) If I could go back and…
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Same Salary/Same Job/Same Life
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?” (Mary Oliver, The Summer Day) I’ve been on a Mary Oliver kick, especially since watching this documentary from PBS that popped up on YouTube. And I’m thinking about the prompt, if the salary was the same, what job would you…
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Adulting 101
After being an adult for so long, it’s funny to look back and consider when I really felt like one. But I think it first hit me when I was a couple years into college and decided to stay at school over the summer, renting my own place, paying all my bills, getting my own…
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School Lessons
In this day and age, I feel like schools are doing the best they can with the lessons they teach. I spent a lot of time homeschooling my kids and had a fair number of opinions about what should be taught in school, but I was also very much in favor of child-led learning with…
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Quote-worthy
Here are 3 quotes that I carry with me every day. They help me to keep things in perspective: Okay so that last one might sound a bit dramatic. Let me explain. Maybe, maybe not This quote is one that I read in a story which I am almost certain I read in The Tibetan…
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Travel… Near and Far
I love to go on trips. I’ll travel to places under an hour away, or take longer trips requiring some planning and flights. What’s interesting though is how a trip to the same place can feel vastly different on a separate occasion. For example: A trip to a beach destination out of the country completely…
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Life Changer
One life-changing tip: Small amounts add up. Whether that’s writing, studying, doing yoga, saving money, eating a little healthier, or going for a walk. Five minutes walking is better than none. One carrot stick is better than none! Five dollars saved is better than none. I used this tip a lot during nursing school. I’d…
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Old-school Typewriters
Clunky. Heavy. CHONKY. With ink-laden ribbons. Ah, the memories. My mom probably still has it. Collecting dust in a cobweb corner of her basement. Her old typewriter. Not the electric one (although they hold their own magical, whirring, nostalgic powers). Older still. That typewriter that felt like it weighed 100 pounds. Outdated? Yes. Do I…
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