December invites us into celebration, but also into chaos. Between the glitter and gatherings, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves. This season let’s choose stillness. Through spiritual and emotional self-care, we can find peace, presence, and purpose amid the noise. The most meaningful gift we can give ourselves is time to breathe, reflect, and simply be.

Welcome back to the third part of our Self-Care series! This month we are focusing on social and medical self-care.

Welcome back for the second part of the Refueling your Heart Self-Care series! This month we are focusing on mental, nutritional, and physical self-care. You’ve heard the saying: “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” right? We show up as our best selves when our cups are full. And we are able to pour into others—especially the patients we serve—with energy, compassion, and purpose. Remember self-care isn’t selfish, it’s survival!

In our culture, self-care can be seen as selfish. I am here to tell you self-care is a must. The world is changing fast, and healthcare is changing even faster. If we want to remain “sane” or “satisfied” in our roles as healthcare professionals, we must take care of ourselves.