How to Deal When Things Are, In Fact, Not Fine-How to Deal When Things Are, In Fact, Not Fine

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In this talk, the speaker discusses the stress and anxiety that comes from working in healthcare and provides tools to manage it. The speaker defines stress as anything that requires the output of resources and distress as the point when resources are depleted. Triggers are events or memories that overwhelm our ability to cope, and coping skills are the tools we use to mitigate stressors. The speaker emphasizes the sacredness of healthcare work but acknowledges the stress and anxiety that can come with it. Some common stressors in healthcare include poor job-related relationships, short-staffing, changes within organizations, struggling with competing demands, lack of autonomy, poor leadership, and feeling insufficiently rewarded. Work-related stress can manifest as increased call-outs, medical errors, low morale, compassion fatigue, high turnover, an inability to concentrate, and corrective action. Outside of work, personal conflicts, life changes, sickness, financial troubles, moving, and changing habits can contribute to stress and anxiety. The speaker encourages finding and refinding our center through practices like deep breathing, spending time in nature, joyful movement, stretching, laughing, positive self-talk, and cultivating joy. They highlight the benefits of living a joyful life, including improved physical and mental health. The speaker also discusses the importance of resilience, optimism, compassion, and self-care. They emphasize the need to release worry, avoid toxic positivity, and form strong personal connections. The talk concludes by emphasizing the importance of taking care of oneself and others in order to create a space for connection and engagement in healthcare work.

Keywords

healthcare

stress

anxiety

tools

distress

coping skills

stressors

job-related relationships

work-related stress

self-care