Default to YES: From Regulation to Reinvention — For Nurses Ready for More

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Studies have shown that our internal dialogue directly impacts our mindset, emotions, and behavior. It's like having a constant conversation with ourselves, shaping our perceptions of the world and ourselves within it. Constructive self-talk isn't about blindly chanting affirmations or ignoring reality. It's about cultivating a constructive in...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate, and empower the public and providers about the importance of advanced care planning. Advance care planning allows us to make informed decisions about our medical care in case we are unable to communicate our wishes in the future. It is a thoughtful and compassionate way to take control of o...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Oh, Crappy Day! We all experienced those days when waking up feels like being hit by a truck, and the idea of tackling our to-do list is daunting. It's as if a heavy cloud has descended, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming.  Fortunately, psychology has a lot to say about  why we feel this way and, more importantly, what we can do about it. Feelin...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Eleanor Roosevelt's timeless advice to "do one thing every day that scares you" resonates deeply with the human experience. By confronting our fears and embracing new challenges, we unlock the door to personal growth, resilience, and fulfillment. Through science-backed strategies and intentional action, we can incorporate this wisdom into our...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! The timeless advice, often credited to Eleanor Roosevelt, "do one thing every day that scares you" resonates deeply with the human experience. By confronting our fears and embracing new challenges, we unlock the door to personal growth, resilience, and fulfillment. Through science-backed strategies and intentional action, we can incorporate this wi...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! How are we embracing self-transformation and introspection to navigate personal growth? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see endless possibilities staring back at you? Embrace the idea that you have the power to shape your future. Every day is a chance to grow, learn, and improve.  Allow yourself to evolve and discover the unique qualities...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Mindfulness Exercise: Celebrating Wins Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without distractions. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, allowing yourself to relax and let go of any tension in your body. Step 1: Reflect on Your Wins Begin by taking a few deep breaths in... in through your nose, out through the mouth. you may...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Celebrating wins, both big and small, is essential for fostering motivation, resilience, and overall well-being. Whether it's achieving a long-term goal like Dianne Nyad's epic swim, breaking records in a sport, sailing around the world... or showing up at the gym, finishing the degree, the book, baking a Bundt cake, signing up to take a class on a...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Burnout has become a familiar term - with good reason. It's not just a buzzword. In today's fast-paced world, many people find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, facing constant pressure to perform at their best, both personally and professionally. Burnout is more than just feeling tired or stressed; it's a state of emotional, phys...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Regret is a powerful emotion that has the potential to shape our lives in profound ways. However, by understanding its underlying mechanisms, recognizing its presence, and actively working to release its grip, we can reclaim agency over our lives and pursue our aspirations with greater courage and clarity. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and growth, kn...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! If you believe you are worthy and valuable, you are worthy and valuable. Even if you don’t believe you are worthy and valuable, guess what—you still are worthy and valuable! There is a difference between evaluating actions and evaluating personal worth. We can learn from our mistakes and grow as individuals by assessing our efforts. However, evaluating our w...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! It's easy to fall into the trap of fatigue. What starts as a harmless intention to relax for a bit can quickly spiral into a marathon of late-night streaming sessions. Before we know it, we're burning the midnight oil, juggling multiple responsibilities, and relying on caffeine to keep us going. Research reveals a compelling link between fatigue an...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! The human mind can engage in mind wandering, which can improve memory consolidation, problem-solving, and creative thinking, as well as reduce stress levels. However, prolonged mind wandering can lead to negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Happiness is a complex mix of both mental and brain-related factors. It is important to maintain...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Ever wondered why common sense is not always put into action? Despite being defined as the practical ability to perceive and understand things, following common sense isn't as straightforward as it seems. Common sense isn't always common practice. Different perspectives, competing priorities, and a lack of knowledge or skills can keep up from pract...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Reference: A 12-Minute Meditation for Expanding Our Hearts" by Shelly Tygielski, published on September 28, 2021 Support the show When you are ready, there are a few ways we can connect—each designed to meet you where you are: CLICK HERE and get The Default to Yes newsletter,  where I share weekly mindset shifts, simple nervous-system rituals, scripture...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Welcome to the Podcast, where we explore all the things that resonate with movers, shakers, and those striving to make a difference. Prioritizing self-care is a revolutionary act for those who aim to default to extraordinary and having a sustainable strategy is freedom!  Episode Highlights: The Struggle of Decision Fatigue: Ever felt like planning something...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! We can take what we learn from the past and anticipate future challenges and opportunities. We do this by being proactive in our approach to future-proof, being ready for whatever comes our way -  taking into account the lessons learned from the past. This forward-thinking mindset positions you to navigate disruptions as well as take advantage of changing tr...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Day in and day out. It can seem like we're constantly striving to achieve one thing or another. Whether it's professional benchmarks or personal accomplishments. The relentless drive to meet those goals can wear us down. Especially, if we feel as though we're falling behind.  The best thing that we can do for ourselves during these moments. Is...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! SMART(ER) Goals and New Year Resolutions - good idea? or not so much?  Setting and achieving goals is just part of the human experience, encompassing personal development, professional success, and overall well-being. No matter what you call it, or what we think - we all have things we want and ways we go about making it happen = Goals.  Despite good intenti...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! As we enter the new year, let us commit to embodying the philosophy of defaulting to "yes" in our aspirations. This year provides us with the canvas to explore the depths of our capabilities, fostering growth and pushing the boundaries of our potential. Together, we can view challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for personal and collecti...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! I wanted to bring you this meditation for cultivating joy because no matter what our circumstances are, we can always cultivate joy. So the stress of this time of year can sometimes leave you feeling exhausted and zap the joy from the holidays that are supposed to bring.  Practicing this meditation daily,  focusing on cultivating and spreading joy.  With rep...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! It's time to wrap it up ... reflect and anticipate. What will you be leaving behind in 2023 and what you are taking with you in 2024?   1. Reflect on the Past Year: What were my main goals at the beginning of the year? What progress did I make toward each goal? What specific achievements am I proud of? What challenges did I face, and how did I overcome...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Create and generate kindness, compassion, and empathy for yourself and others. Breath by breath and moment by moment.  Focusing on the breath not only helps us to ease the mind. But it can help us to be present so that we can focus on what matters.  In this exercise, we focus on sending compassion and kindness to others. But you can also practice doing this...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! As we navigate the holiday season and life's challenges, we emphasize the importance of gratitude, mindfulness, and the pursuit of joy in contributing to overall well-being. Joy is a journey, not a constant destination, and its pursuit involves connection with others and authentic living aligned with one's values. Joy to the world! References: Ligh...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! This is a perfect opportunity to take in your surroundings. And to connect with the body. We spend so much of our time disconnected from the world around us.  This is an exercise designed to help us come out of our heads and into our bodies. By bringing our attention to our bodies. We start to notice a little bit of what's going on around us. We start t...