In reading my post from yesterday and the comments I received, I fear I might have given you all the wrong impression. I admit, I was tired having just finished my set of night shifts. But with that being said, I love nursing. I feel privileged that I have opportunities to enter into someone else's life and help them in the best way I can to get back onto the road to recovery and good health.The purpose of my post yesterday was to elicit dialogue about choices we make regarding our own health. I stated that there are many things out of our control, but when there are things within our control should there come a time that we must become accountable for our actions?
Anyhow, I want to apologize if I gave the impression of being burnt out. It's another day, I am on days off, I know I will go back to work feeling rejuvenated and deal with whatever is placed before me.
So here we are "Hump Day" the middle of the work week for most. It's a funny day of the week don't you think? You've got two days under your belt but you have three to go. When I worked Monday to Friday I used to say the biggest challenge was getting my head off of the pillow, once I accomplished that I felt like my day was in gear and soon to be over. Funny how we rationalize things in our heads. But whatever works....right? Happy Hump Day!
Today the sun is not quite sure whether it wants to shine or not. It is bright with a briskness in the air. Personally I think it is perfect for an outdoor day. Still lots to do on the property and I just read in our local paper that we can't do anymore outdoor burning after April 15th so I have to get at it. Do you have any plans for today?
I shall leave it at that....get this butt in motion.....wishing you all Happy Wednesday!
12 comments:
So true about the hardest part of the day being getting our heads off our pillows. That really rings true in my own life! Once I'm up, I'm good to go.
Hope you have a refreshing day off!
Well, my head is off the pillow but here I sit, still in my nightgown blogging. I think I need to get a life. At least I'm not sitting here smoking, drinking, or taking drugs. I'm just sitting here attached to my computer by an umbilical cord and the lure is overwhelming. I would go work outside, but it's raining today. How's that for a good excuse.
I know what you mean about being burned out at work. I don't know of any profession that's more stressful than healthcare providers. So, here's a gold star in your book of life from me to you.
L. xxooxx
We're getting quite a bit of rain today...arggg!!!
On the choices...I think it is up to us to do our best heath wise but not to beat ourselves up if things don't go right either...too many people blame their bad health on themselves when it is just Genetic or fate!
A rainy, dreary day here but we need the rain so it's all good.
I did not mistake your previous post for burn out. I have those questions about people myself and I'm not even a nurse and don't come close to seeing the things you do. You have a tough job. Bless you for doing it.
I would have loved to be outdoors today, raking, getting the beds ready for planting....but it snowed and snowed here today. Dumped about 5 inches of snow putting a huge damper on my outdoor spring activities for about a week they are predicting. Aarrrrrgggggghhhhhhh!
Spring, where are you? LOL
Hugs, my dear friend!
We've had rain and high winds here today, but spring has arrived once!
Hope you enjoy your time off and I know that health care workers have one of the toughest jobs in the world. I saw it every day in my Mom.
My hat's off to you!!
hugs!!
You have a very special job, and by reading your posts I can feel your frustration. People (adults in particular) make their own choices. #1 got to me because my Husband grew up with an alcoholic family and he himself is a recovering alcoholic. It took him making the decision to stop to better his life. We all have choices to make, and I know you said she was homeless and has all these issues, but there really is help out there for her. She has to want it and find it. You are doing your job and treating her! You have a hard job, and I can see why you feel the way you do. Just remember, we create and get out of our own problems. We cannot take it all on our shoulders (even when we want to do more to help).
This was a great post!
Well, seeing as it's already Thursday.....
My plan for the day is just to get through it. And tying to ignore the snow that's going to fall on Montreal. Again.
And I plan to come back here several times to just stare at that Jay in your sidebar.
You know, every job has its own set of stressors and because at times any or all can be irritants or simply because one is just tired on a given day, doesn't mean you shouldn't state what is bothering you without fear of people thinking you are really in a burn-out phase with your career/job (whatever). Whether one is working or not, we ALL get these feelings, the questions on oh, shall we say "the meaning of life" or other things.
You just happen to have to work with some really strong factors that create more than the usual type of stress on a day-to-day basis but I doubt seriously that you, as the nurse you frequently describe yourself as being, would not provide the best care you possibly could give, regardless of how you might be viewing somethings inside your mind. I felt you put up a very thought provoking post - as you frequently do.
I knew what you were trying to say. It so frustrating to watch and you were venting. I know you are a great nurse.
Just watching it snow here. I think we're in for a doosey.
This is Thursday so I guess I should say what my plans were yesterday?
Finish the laundry. (Nope)
Go to eye doctor. (Yep)
I'm so boring lol
RN, somwetimes we just need to vent. :-)
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