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As a fellow night owl in scrubs, I've often found solace in the siren call of the snack drawer, a comfort that too easily becomes a habit. On my journey from midnight munchies to mindful eating, I've gathered a trove of wisdom that I'm thrilled to share with you, my nursing comrades. In the hushed corridors of night shifts, we tackle the beast of emotional eating head-on, transforming those guilty pleasures into acts of nourishing self-care. We're talking about the cycles of cravings, and choosing foods that do more than just comfort – they sustain. Walk with me through the pantry of options that not only satiate but also bolster our energy and mood, ensuring that we, as nurses, remain steadfast guardians of health when the rest of the world is at rest.
Roll up your sleeves, because together we're plotting a course through the tricky waters of night shift nutrition. We'll confront the toll that unhealthy snacking takes on our physical and emotional well-being and arm ourselves with practical tactics for victory. Imagine a break room where meal preps reign over vending machine fare, and where accountability partners are as common as stethoscopes around our necks. Small steps lead to monumental shifts in our lifestyle, so let's choose to pack that one wholesome snack or commit to a week of balancing meals. And as we continue this odyssey, remember that each bite, each choice, is a declaration of our own worth and commitment to self-care. Join me, Yona, your fellow nurse and guide through the night, as we fortify ourselves, body and mind, against the quiet but demanding hours of our profession.
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These are not just stories.
They are anchors.
Written in the after,
after the shift,
after the silence,
after the moment you wondered if you could still keep going.
This space isn’t loud.
It doesn’t shout advice.
But if you let it,
it might steady something in you.
A small pull toward the part of you
that still believes in why you began.
Not because it’s easy.
Because it’s yours.
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As a fellow night owl in scrubs, I've often found solace in the siren call of the snack drawer, a comfort that too easily becomes a habit. On my journey from midnight munchies to mindful eating, I've gathered a trove of wisdom that I'm thrilled to share with you, my nursing comrades. In the hushed corridors of night shifts, we tackle the beast of emotional eating head-on, transforming those guilty pleasures into acts of nourishing self-care. We're talking about the cycles of cravings, and choosing foods that do more than just comfort – they sustain. Walk with me through the pantry of options that not only satiate but also bolster our energy and mood, ensuring that we, as nurses, remain steadfast guardians of health when the rest of the world is at rest.
Roll up your sleeves, because together we're plotting a course through the tricky waters of night shift nutrition. We'll confront the toll that unhealthy snacking takes on our physical and emotional well-being and arm ourselves with practical tactics for victory. Imagine a break room where meal preps reign over vending machine fare, and where accountability partners are as common as stethoscopes around our necks. Small steps lead to monumental shifts in our lifestyle, so let's choose to pack that one wholesome snack or commit to a week of balancing meals. And as we continue this odyssey, remember that each bite, each choice, is a declaration of our own worth and commitment to self-care. Join me, Yona, your fellow nurse and guide through the night, as we fortify ourselves, body and mind, against the quiet but demanding hours of our profession.
Support the show
Project ReNew
These are not just stories.
They are anchors.
Written in the after,
after the shift,
after the silence,
after the moment you wondered if you could still keep going.
This space isn’t loud.
It doesn’t shout advice.
But if you let it,
it might steady something in you.
A small pull toward the part of you
that still believes in why you began.
Not because it’s easy.
Because it’s yours.