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...

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...

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...

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...

As nurses, we are trained to be calm, compassionate, and composed—no matter what. The unspoken rule? Good nurses don’t get angry.

This mindset is deeply ingrained in the Good-Girl Operating System, which teaches us from an early age that being agreeable and self-sacrificing is the path to acceptanc...

Nurses are givers by nature. We dedicate ourselves to others, often at the expense of our own well-being. But when we fail to set boundaries, we leave ourselves vulnerable to stress, burnout, and resentment—not just in our careers but in every aspect of our lives.

For many of us, the fear of spe...

In our demanding profession, we often encounter situations that test our patience, resilience, and emotional strength. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by external circumstances, but it's crucial to remember that our power lies not in controlling what happens to us, but in how we respond. Our reacti...

As nurses, we advocate for our patients, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard. But what about our own voices? What happens when we stay silent, even when we know we should speak up?

I know firsthand the emotional weight of holding back. There were times when I saw something that ...

Many nurses enter the profession driven by a deep sense of compassion and responsibility. But beneath their dedication lies an invisible force that keeps them from fully stepping into their power—the Good-Girl Operating System. This system, ingrained from an early age, teaches women to be agreeable,...

In the world of nursing, there is a constant balancing act between meeting responsibilities and maintaining harmony. Nurses are expected to meet quality, productivity, patient care, and employee satisfaction standards, often making difficult decisions like sending staff home early, asking them to wo...

 In nursing, not speaking up can sometimes feel like the safest option. Yet avoiding difficult conversations often means missing out on the support and solutions we desperately need. I’ve seen this firsthand with two clients whose experiences illustrate how focusing on the problem—or what you don’t ...