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Why Nurses Feel So Tired Even on Their Days Off
Nurses don’t go home and magically turn into relaxed humans- We go home and replay conversations, worry about patients, mentally rewrite charting, and wonder why our nervous system thinks we’re still at work… even in sweatpants.
Heather Strand
Jan 24 min read


Overworked and Overwhelmed: Why Nurses Burn Out, Numb Out, and Feel Lost During the Holidays
You don’t have to choose between loving nursing and loving your life. learn how to lead yourself out of burnout and back into a life that feels like yours again.
Heather Strand
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Gratitude: A Muscle Every Nurse Needs to Strengthen Against Burnout
Gratitude won’t change your workload, but it will change the energy you bring to it. That energy is what keeps your purpose alive long after burnout fades.
Heather Strand
Nov 2, 20253 min read


How to Prevent Nurse Fatigue with Better Energy Management
It’s time to stop chasing the perfect schedule. It’s time to start protecting your most valuable resource: your energy.
Heather Strand
Oct 3, 20253 min read


The Silent Thief of Joy: How Overthinking Fuels Nurse Burnout
By Heather Strand: Mindset Fitness + Self-Leadership Coach I used to think being a good spouse, family member or friend meant always having it together. But the truth? My mind was constantly racing—replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow, planning 27 steps ahead… …all while I was trying to remember if I actually put the laundry in the dryer or just thought about it! Overthinking is sneaky. It doesn’t show up as a loud problem or alarm. Instead, it quietly steals joy,
Heather Strand
Sep 5, 20253 min read


The Truth About Overwhelm: What I Wish I Knew Sooner as a High Achieving Nurse
By Heather Strand: Mindset Fitness + Self-Leadership Coach I used to think overwhelm was just part of being successful. I'd juggle calendars, meetings, side hustles, and a smile. Behind closed doors, though? I was exhausted, anxious, and one coffee spill away from crying in my car. I figured if I just pushed a little harder, bought another planner, or color-coded my to-do list like a Pinterest boss...I'd finally feel in control. But I didn't need more hustle. I needed healing
Heather Strand
Jul 15, 20253 min read
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