Pigging Out
I'm an RN, and I worked in a heart and lung transplant ICU, and I decided earlier this year that the stress level was not worth it and not healthy for me. I am now on a regular surgical floor, and while many of my old colleagues expected me to be bored out of my mind, truthfully the lower stress level is completely refreshing, and I enjoy nursing more.
Aside from that, one thing I found that really helps me fight the fast food urge while in the car and dealing with emotion is deep slow breathing, and consciously relaxing my jaw and shoulders (where I tense up the most when stressed). Sometimes on the out breaths, I'd imagine the negative stuff flowing out and away. The deep breathing is an amazing tension/stress reliever for me.
Aside from that, one thing I found that really helps me fight the fast food urge while in the car and dealing with emotion is deep slow breathing, and consciously relaxing my jaw and shoulders (where I tense up the most when stressed). Sometimes on the out breaths, I'd imagine the negative stuff flowing out and away. The deep breathing is an amazing tension/stress reliever for me.
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