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...

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Too many compassionate, capable nurses are operating under an outdated ...

 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

...

 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 ...