NIPEC CONFERENCE FIT FOR LIFE FIT FOR PRACTICE CNO ADDRESS

WORK – LIFE BALANCE PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL WORK – LIFE BALANCE

Professional Practice

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE

PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL

SIGNS OF STRESS Emotional symptoms Negative or depressive feeling Disappointment with yourself Increased emotional reactions - more tearful or sensitive or aggressive Loneliness, withdrawn Loss of motivation commitment and confidence Mental Confusion, indecision Cant concentrate Poor memory Changes from your normal behaviour Changes in eating habits Increased smoking, drinking or drug taking 'to cope' Mood swings effecting your behaviour Changes in sleep patterns Twitchy, nervous behaviour Changes in attendance such as arriving later or taking more time off.

Personal Resilience How you cope with challenging situations Your ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to push on and not be held back by obstacles Persistence and “bounceability”

Build Resilience by Have a purpose Have confidence Use emotional intelligence Social adeptness Physical robustness Why do you get out of bed in morning? Be capable and stay focused Listen to yourself and your responses. Thoughtfulness and composure. Self Esteem, self belief and confidence in your views Are you bursting with energy? Bright eyed and bushy tailed. Exercise??

Get your flu jab

Fit for life Fit for practice Life Look after your body Get support Manage your time Ask for help Get your flu jab Practice Look after your body Get support Manage your time Ask for help Get your flu jab Be competent Adhere to NMC CODE

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship”. Buddha “Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work”. Ralph Marston