Want to know my nervous system secret weapon for working in healthcare?

Spoiler: It’s not more coffee.
It’s not quitting your job.
And no, it’s not some $90, 90-minute morning routine either.

It’s way simpler than that.
And if you’re a nurse, NP, or any woman working in the chaos of healthcare… this one’s for you.

This is something I learned after I had been a nurse for years, through my yoga training—
but I wish it had been taught in nursing school from day one.

The way you breathe has a massive impact on how you feel throughout the day.

Subconsciously holding your breath, shallow chest breathing, or quick, anxious exhales?
That can amplify the very stress you’re trying to survive.

Slow, deep, belly breathing—diaphragmatic breathing— is the simplest, most accessible nervous system hack you have.
It can help you stay calm and grounded, even when your unit feels like a war zone and your brain is screaming "get out."

The best part?
No one even needs to know you’re doing it.

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From Burnout to Balance: A New Way for Women in Healthcare

I don’t think you should have to choose between working in healthcare and having a healthy, thriving personal life… so I’ve been taking matters into my own hands.

For years, I thought exhaustion, anxiety, and missing out on life’s biggest moments were just part of the job.

I worked hard. I picked up extra shifts. I told myself I’d rest “later.”

But then my body gave me no choice.
The burnout hit me hard.
And my physical health had already deteriorated without me even noticing.

That’s when it hit me:
If I didn’t make a change, this job would break me.

What I Did Instead

I stopped waiting for the system to get better.
Instead, I:

• Set strong boundaries around work

• Took control of my finances so I didn’t rely on overtime

• Explored career options that aligned with my values and life

And guess what?
I wasn’t alone.
So many of the women I worked with were also silently struggling—burnt out, stuck, and un...