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If you had told me years ago that natural wellness remedies would change my life, I probably would have laughed. After all, I had spent 23 years as a nurse , serving thousands of people in their most vulnerable moments. I had been trained to think that hard work, exhaustion, and stress were just part of the job. What I didn’t realize was that while I was busy taking care of everyone else, I was slowly losing myself. The Unseen Toll of a Nurse’s Life It always makes me smile when people assume I’m in my 20s. Their jaws literally drop when they find out my real age. If only they knew the countless 12-hour shifts, sleepless nights, and emotional rollercoasters I had endured. Being a single mom to two pre-teens made it even harder. The constant juggle of work and motherhood felt like a race I could never win. I missed school events. I barely had the energy to cook dinner. I felt guilty every time I had to choose work over my kids. I wanted to quit so many times. In my mind, I handed i...

Making time for self-care is essential in the fast-paced world of today.  Stress and burnout result when we put our job, family, and other obligations ahead of our health.  Nonetheless, self-care is necessary to keep the body and mind in good condition.  Finding easy-to-follow but powerful rituals that replenish and revitalize us internally is key. This article looks at simple self-care practices that can improve your general health. Making self-care a priority Making time for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being is a key component of self-care.  It entails establishing limits, giving oneself permission to rest, and partaking in enjoyable and unwinding activities.  We may improve our general quality of life, lower stress, improve our mood, and increase our energy levels by engaging in self-care.  Neglecting self-care can lead to feelings of overload and burnout. Making time and effort for self-care increases our productivity, resilience, ...