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Boundaries, Beaches, and Big Dreams beach boundaries podcast vacation Jun 22, 2025

This week, I’m trading in my calendar, Zoom links, and never-ending to-do list for sunscreen, ocean waves, and margaritas.

My husband and I are headed to Cancun to meet up with his brother and sister-in-law, and I have to admit—there’s a part of me that almost felt guilty stepping away right now.

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The Cost of Overthinking: How Emotions Block the Boundaries You Know You Need to Set Jun 15, 2025

As nurses, we're trained to think critically, analyze situations, and problem-solve on the fly. Our brains are wired for rapid assessment and decision-making, and this serves us well when patient care is on the line. But when it comes to our own needs, especially setting boundaries, many of us get t...

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Confessions of a Chronic Over-Wordsmith (and What I Finally Said Out Loud) people-pleasing wordsmith Jun 08, 2025

I used to be the go-to person when someone needed help “getting their message just right.”
Tense email? I’d smooth it out.
Difficult conversation? I’d script it line by line.
Vague idea? I’d turn it into a polished masterpiece.

Wordsmithing was my superpower—and my shield.

It made me valuable at w...

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When Perfecting the Message Becomes a Cage! Jun 01, 2025

 

Have you ever found yourself overthinking every word before speaking up?

You know you have something important to say—but instead of just saying it, you pause. You tweak the phrasing. You wait for the “right” moment. You run through the possible reactions. You worry about sounding too emotional…...

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The Truth About Procrastination (and How One Tiny Step Can Change Everything) baby-steps boundaries procrastination May 25, 2025

Yesterday, I co-hosted a unique online gathering—a Procrastination Party. It was a space for people to share the things they keep putting off, from getting out of bed early to going for a walk to having a long-overdue conversation. And it was fascinating.

As the stories unfolded, I couldn’t help bu...

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How You See Yourself Shapes Everything leader nurses journey summit May 16, 2025

A few weeks ago, I asked a nurse how she saw herself.

She paused and said,
"I don't know… I guess I’m someone who helps. I just do my job and try not to cause problems."

She wasn’t being modest—she was being honest.
She truly saw herself as small. Replaceable. Secondary.
And I get it… because I us...

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The Real Problem Isn’t Burnout. It’s This. boundaries energy leadership good-girl operating system May 16, 2025

We hear a lot about burnout in nursing.

Yes — the exhaustion is real. The short-staffing is real. The pressure is real.

But let’s be honest:
Burnout is not the root problem.
It’s a symptom of something deeper.

The real issue?
Too many compassionate, capable nurses are operating under an outdated ...

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Are You Living by Invisible Rules That Keep You Small? awareness boundaries nice May 04, 2025

 Most nurses I know are incredibly self-aware — when it comes to caring for others.

But when it comes to themselves?
They’re often following a strict internal rulebook they didn’t even write.

Rules like:

  • I should always be nice

  • I shouldn’t say no

  • I should just handle it myself

  • ...
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The Power of Faith — In Yourself, and in Your Team collaboration delegation faith trust Apr 20, 2025

 If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “It’s just easier if I do it myself,” you’re not alone.

As nurses, we’re known for our deep sense of responsibility and our desire to protect both our patients and our colleagues. But that well-meaning drive often turns into overload. We end up carrying too mu...

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The Energy of Opportunity: How Level 5 Thinking Transforms Challenges Into Wins energy level 5 opportunity self-perception Apr 12, 2025

If you've ever worked a short-staffed shift, you know how easy it is to get stuck in a loop of frustration, fear, and hopelessness.
“This is going to be awful.”
“We’ll never make it through.”
“No one cares how hard this is.”

It’s a natural reaction, especially for hardworking, nurses who already ca...

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The True Power Of Compassion: Mastering Level 4 Energy In Nursing! compassion empowerment enable Apr 06, 2025

Nurses are some of the most compassionate people you will ever meet. Compassion comes naturally to us – it’s part of why we chose this profession.

In the Energetic Self-Perception Chart, compassion aligns with Level 4 energy, a highly anabolic (constructive and growth-oriented) energy.

At its best...

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The Power of Responsibility: A Game-Changer for Nurses energy energy leadership responsibility Mar 30, 2025

Nurses are some of the most responsible people on the planet. It’s part of the job. We care deeply about our patients, we anticipate needs before they’re spoken, and we take pride in being dependable professionals. In fact, according to Gallup, nurses have been ranked the most trusted profession for...

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