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Writing music is a hobby I have enjoyed doing since I was 8 years old. It allows me to momentarily distance myself from the world around me and focus on writing meaningful lyrics that I resonate with.

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Reading different biblical quotes helps me focus on improving my life. It allows me to think about the "now" rather than the "tomorrow".

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Educational videos as such, allows me to discover new things about new or previous interests. Learning new things about these interests inspires me to further my education.

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Questions about Aesthetic Nursing? this videos for you

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My sister and I have come up with a future business plan, which we have talked about for the past couple years. I keep our plan in my notes to remind myself of what I will need to accomplish in order to reach our end goal. Keeping this note is a way for me to stay on track and stay inspired!

Our Plan:

1) Trent nursing (4 year program)

2) Gain experience working in a MedSpa during university

3) 2 years of experience working as a nurse after graduation

4) Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program (2 years)

5) Work as an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

6) Own a MedSpa with sister

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Twice a week I go on a five kilometre walk with my mom as exercise. I find walking incredibly relaxing because being in nature always lightens my mood. Seeing the changing of seasons is such a beautiful sight to see.

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I enjoy going to the gym a couple times a week because it helps me improve my well being through physical activity. In the gym, my focus is off school and my only priority is accomplishing my workout goals for the day.

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I believe participating in yoga in the mornings is a positive way to start the day. Turning on a 15-30 minute video from YouTube is a way I hope to implement the art form into my daily life. Yoga can help relieve mental stress as well as physical stress on the muscles and tendons.

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15 Minute Yoga Stretch Break | Open Your Body & Feel Amazing!

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Balancing school and work is sometimes hard but I believe it is important to make time in-between the two for family. Time spent with my family during my academic year has been extremely beneficial to my mental health because they are my biggest supports. Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed they notice my struggle and find ways to help me out. I am beyond grateful for them!

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I keep a planner on my desk which is where I write all the due dates of my school work. I use my planner as a coping mechanism to avoid anxiety and stress. Having one place to check for key info helps me stay on track of assignments and deadlines.

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1. Definition:

Radical acceptance refers to recognizing situations for what they are and as something that cannot be changed. These situations may be difficult which may bring a variety of emotions. Recognizing where emotions stem from is important in nursing practice because it is used to evaluate the patient to determine the treatment plan.

2. Incorporation:

Radical acceptance can be incorporated into my daily life and practice by having myself determine my daily decisions based on past experiences and asking myself what emotions have been brought up towards the situation in the past. This can help me identify which situations to avoid and which situations I will benefit from when engaging.

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Reading is a way to experience stories without actually living them. Imagining the imagery within a book makes me feel like I am experiencing the story first hand which distracts me from my own life. Books also allow me to connect, reflect, learn, and grow which have had positive impacts on my well-being. I have attached a book that is my personal favourite!

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Lighting a candle in my room while I am studying or reading has a way of keeping me relaxed by relieving stress. Candles are very calming and cozy which is why lighting one helps me feel more eager to be doing my homework rather than dreading it.

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I keep a board on the app Pinterest called "Inspiration" which is where I pin inspiring quotations that I resonate with. The quote I have attached has made me believe I should be saying, "what can I do right now to get to where I need to be" rather than, "I'll eventually get to that".

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Distractions:

Having distractions helps me disconnect from anxiety and stress. These distractions include writing music, going to the gym, and reading. Sometimes my worries have me feeling restrained because they are constantly on my mind but having these distractions has helped me let go of those worries and focus on other things. It is easy for me to focus my attention on something other than my anxiety when I find hobbies and interests that I am passionate about. I believe that having these ways to distract myself and take a break from my studies has decreased my risk of getting burnt out from stress.

Inspirations:

I get inspired by motivational content posted on social media such as pinterest, youtube, motivational apps, and spotify podcasts. Content that is shared to inspire and encourage positive life outcomes has truly benefited my well-being in many ways. I believe that inspirational content is a type of support system similar to the support my family or friends provide by encouraging me to do my best. I intentionally search the internet for inspiration when I am feeling a lack of motivation and I have found that both educational videos and podcasts, as well as positive quotes are great sources of inspiration.

Relaxation:

Ways that I have been able to relax are by spending time in nature, having nice scents circulating my home, and low-energy exercise such as yoga. I use relaxation as a great way to wind-down before going to bed and even sometimes I will use it to progressively wake myself up in the mornings. Having a cup of coffee with a candle lite in the morning is an example of a way to relax and also slowly wake up. I also light a candle before bed when I participate in some light reading which prepares me to go to bed.

Coping Skills:

A few of my favourite coping skills include keeping to-do lists in my notes, making time to see family, and having a planner. These coping skills have been the primary sources that have helped me stay on top of my assignments this academic term. To-do lists and a planner go hand-in-hand in organization which is extremely important in order to keep track of school work. Keeping good organizational skills has helped me relieve anxiety caused from the stress of not seeing a due date or missing an assignment. Family time is another important coping mechanism because they have supported me by providing a helping hand as well as reassurance.

Incorporation:

I am going to integrate my self-care plan into my daily routine by using it to cope with difficult situations. Whenever I find myself in a difficult situation where I feel anxious I can use bits and pieces of my self-care plan to help bring relief to my anxiety. Situations that bring up negative emotions include feeling overwhelmed due to school work. To tackle my negative emotions towards the situation I can use distractions, inspiration, relaxation, and coping skills. I will use my distractions because it is important to take time for yourself in between work to prevent burn out, I will use inspiration to keep myself motivated to put in as much effort possible into my work, I will use relaxation to decrease stress levels that may come up while working, and I will use coping skills to stay on track of my assignments and due dates.

Evaluation:

I believe my self-care plan will positively impact my personal and professional well-being because it is a structured plan that I can use when dealing with difficult situations involving mental, emotional and physical health. Each principle in my self-care plan benefits all three aspects of my health. For example, relaxation uplifts my mood (emotional), brings me peace (mental), and promotes exercise (physical).

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I enjoy listening to inspirational podcasts on my drive to school each day. It is a positive way to start my day off because the podcasts mostly talk about ways to improve well-being and life. My personal favourite podcast currently is called "That's Joy" by CC Calbonero.

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Cuncic, A. (2024, June 13). How to embrace radical acceptance: Why accepting things that cannot be changed helps reduce suffering. Verywell Mind. Reviewed by D. Susman.