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

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Fear can hinder our ability to default to our extraordinary selves, manifesting in three distinct categories: loss, process, and outcome. In terms of loss, fear stems from the fear of failure, rejection, or loss of status, which holds us back from taking risks and pursuing our true potential. Fear also infiltrates the process, causing us to doubt our abiliti...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! When it comes to viewing the world, individuals can often be categorized as a cynic, realist, or optimist. The cynic, marked by a skeptical and distrustful perspective, sees the flaws and shortcomings in people and systems. While their critical eye may offer valuable insights, it can also breed negativity and hinder their ability to form meaningful connectio...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Today, we're diving into a topic that affects us all. Managing hurt feelings. We all experience that emotional pain sometimes in our lives. But what does science actually say about how we can effectively deal with these hurt  feelings? Our DTY Highlight this week is from Felicia G. Selman, MSN, RN, CAPA. I wish you could have seen the smile on her face...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Over 30 years of being a nurse taught me that being intentional about nurturing autonomy, mastery and purpose were my power tools for sustainable, meaningful practice. Being a mom also was a big lesson in how little I was going to be able to control my circumstances - but I could, learn to respond and not react - both personally and professionally and show u...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Research has shown that self-sabotage is a common issue that affects many of us. One study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology found that nearly 40% of people engage in self sabotaging behaviors.  I was  surprised that it wasn't higher. Let's not be in that 40%! These behaviors. Often we're related to negative self-talk...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! We're going to talk about the science behind effective communication, I will provide some practical tips with some examples to help us navigate through some of those difficult conversations, along with some helpful resources. If you're someone who at the end of this says, I really need to level up on my communication skills. I have created a guide...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! As humans, it's natural to feel discouraged when things don't go as planned, but we need to keep moving forward. We need to stay focused on our goals and keep pushing ourselves to succeed. In this episode, we will explore what science says about staying focused, share a powerful quote, and give you three tips to help you stay focused. Tip 1: Refram...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! A ccording to scientific studies, second-guessing yourself too much can jeopardize your mental health, can keep you from moving in the direction of your dreams and living the life that you can love. We can train our brains to manage self doubt and stop the second guessing more quickly with a simple strategy. Are you sure that is what you want? Just kidding!...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Today, we're going to talk about the benefits and the science behind affirmations. In the midst of the busy-ness and sometimes chaos of the world we're living in. It's easy to get lost in negative self-talk and doubts. With the help of affirmations, you can train your fascinating brain to cultivate a more positive outlook on life. So let'...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In today's episode, we will discuss what it looks like to build margin into life - creating space for optimized well-being that is not completely disrupted when life happens. I'll share some tips and resources - Be sure to listen all the way through for the details on how to take the next step in not just thinking about margins - but creating a str...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Nurturing our a intellectual well-being is crucial for how we engage with the world. Research tells us that those who nurture intellectual wellbeing are more resilient and better able to cope with stress. How will you nurture your Intellectual wellbeing today? Visit ReimagineWellness.org/yes for notes and links! I’d love to hear from you! Support the show Wh...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Being present is crucial for anyone, it helps us make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and build stronger relationships with our communities, our teams, our families... our kids. So, let's dive in. The first thing to remember when trying to stay present is to focus on the present moment. This means letting go of any distractions and worri...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Knowing what matters most to us - getting clear on our values is an important practice It helps us to better understand our beliefs and how they influence our behavior. We make decisions based on our beliefs and values - intentionally or unintentionally. So, if we want to have an easier time getting what we really want... if we want to find meaning and purpo...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Self discipline all comes back to self awareness, self love, self compassion. We know it as "the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it." Which sounds fun, right?! What does this look like for you today? I recently guided a group of...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Flipping the script on all the work we do to learn to say no. What does it mean to default to yes? Let’s get busy doing the things that bring joy - take those opportunities and find out what happens if you default to your extraordinary self! Support the show When you are ready, there are a few ways we can connect—each designed to meet you where you are: CLIC...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! 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-anchored reflections, practical tools for regulated living as a nurse. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just steady encoura...