When the Best Thing Is That the Shift Ended

Daybook December 24

Some days in nursing feel heavy and unrewarding.
When the best thing you can say is that the shift ended,
acknowledging that truth can be an act of self-compassion and resilience.

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At the end of the day,
think about the best thing that happened.

If the only thing you can think of
is that the shift ended,
acknowledge that.

Some days are about endurance,
not achievement.
And that is enough.

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One Line for Nurses and Student Nurse Today:
Some days, finishing the shift is already doing your best.