Stress and self-care revisited: a literature review
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Nurses must take care of themselves if they expect to teach their patients to do the same. This means knowing and applying healthy ways of combating workplace stresses. Stress arises from feelings of helplessness and loss of control and may lead to maladaptive responses such as use of drugs, alcohol, and absenteeism. Positive stress-reducing techniques include using imagery, learning relaxation skills, developing social support, and learning conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Publication Name: Holistic Nursing Practice
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0887-9311
Year: 1996
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Awakening the nurse healer within
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Nurses can better promote the health and well-being of their patients if they take care of themselves. Healthy healers have clear beliefs, values, and priorities, and set realistic goals. They balance the needs of others with their own needs and understand that they are not totally responsible for outcomes. They know how to manage stress, which includes how to release tension, remain focused in the moment, take physical care of themselves, and develop a support network.
Publication Name: Holistic Nursing Practice
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0887-9311
Year: 1996
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Humor: an antidote for stress
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Humor can be an effective antidote to workplace stress. Laughter releases physical tension and combats feelings of anger or fear. In response to stress, the body elevates blood pressure, increases muscle tension, and suppresses the immune system. Laughing has exactly the opposite effects. Humor transforms our perspective and enables us to feel, if not in control of events, at least in control of our response to them.
Publication Name: Holistic Nursing Practice
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0887-9311
Year: 1996
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