“Nursing work is stressful - physically and emotionally demanding. The daily grind can cause back issues, ill health, and emotional distress. Fortunately,… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“It is easy to slip into autopilot mode when you are distracted or have too much to do.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“The monkey mind is constantly generating thoughts, which may appear as images, sounds, fragments, judgments, or memories. Sometimes, these thoughts pass through… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“If you reduce your levels of distraction and stress, errors are less likely.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Even without words, you communicate through touch, body language, and facial expression.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Compassion fatigue is a common phenomenon, and nurses are especially vulnerable.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Do not wait until your body is flooded with stress hormones before you practice mindfulness. By then, it is often too late! Instead, practice… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Whether you deliver or receive the handover report, mindful communication during handovers is essential and can significantly reduce the risk of errors and accidents… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“With mindful attention, you realize that thoughts are just thoughts - mental processes in the mind - rather than the truth.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Mindful communication is about becoming aware of the ways you send information into the world. When you are conscious of the messages you project,… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Although the handover report is crucial to ensuring patient safety and continuity of care, it is surprising that most training programs neglect to focus… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Mindfulness and compassion practice are antidotes to compassion fatigue.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“When you bring mindful mindful awareness to your thoughts, you train your mind to settle, and, with time and practice, realize you don't have… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Self-compassoin is a skill that anyone can (and should!) learn. Practicing it increases emotional strength and resilience, allowing a person to bounce back from… — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“When we bring self-compassion into everyday life, we learn to be kind to ourselves.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
