The Happy Nurse

The Happy Nurse

By Elaina McDonaldBusinessHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementManagement
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The Happy Nurse episodes

  • 016: Maturity of the Authentic Self with Michelle Powell
    Being your true and authentic self means that what you say in life aligns with your actions. It is who you truly are, at your deepest core. 
    However, internal elements of ourselves can be lost piece by piece because of a lot of external factors. They chip away slowly until you can’t recognize yourself anymore. 
    In this episode, we delve into the importance of having the courage to be your authentic self and what it means to have a loss of self. A lot of times we don’t even know we are being removed from our authentic self and we tend to shy away from our core essence. Understanding that ownership of self is the key element of the maturity of your authentic self. 
    So ask yourself, who were you before the world told you who you should be?
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Making a list of your priorities each week (3:15)
    Make time for things that make your heart happy (3:35)
    Walking as a form of meditation (5:27)
    Your authentic self (6:32)
    Being homesick for yourself (8:05)
    Loss of self (9:02)
    Who are you underneath everything? (9:44)
    Who were you before the world told you who you should be? (10:40)
    Work mentality (11:04)
    Human beings, not human “doings” (11:20)
    Identifying with your job (12:22)
    Losing yourself in labels (12:49)
    Alter ego personas (13:33)
    Bridging the gap between future you and you now (14:11)
    The danger of a persona (15:06)
    Check-in point with yourself (16:39)
    Intrinsically, you know you’re capable of so much more (22:05)
    Always wanting to evolve as a person (22:39) 
    Choose those closest to you wisely (23:40)
    External and internal validation (30:09)
    Don’t shy away from being the full expression of you (30:36)
    Being the best version of yourself (31:32)
    Ownership of self (32:55)
    Everyone has something unique to offer (34:01)
    Lose yourself to find yourself (35:35)
    Vulnerability armour (36:16)
    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE POWELL
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    44 min
  • 015: Coping With Lockdown With Lauren Bell
    Airline attendants always say to fit your own oxygen mask before turning to help others. It’s the same in life. You have to take care of yourself first before you are able to care for another person. 
    We are now 6 months of being in and out of lockdown and now more than ever, we all need to take good care of ourselves. Every person copes with the stress of isolation and lockdown in different ways.
    In this episode, we learn the different ways that we can cope with being in lockdown. There is no right or wrong way to cope during these times, but having a plan each day is a good starting point for your mental, physical, and emotional health. Being kind to yourself especially now during these challenging times will benefit not only you but the people around you.
    When you offer yourself and others around you compassion and love, it will make it easier for you and the people around you to get to the other side of the crisis as better versions of yourselves. 
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Anxiety around money (3:53)
    Nurses as the first line of defense against the virus (5:30)
    Patients whose surgeries have been delayed (6:26)
    Self-care during lockdown (8:58)
    Isolation can cause stress and overwhelm (10:05)
    Overwhelm because of social media (11:10)
    There is no right or wrong way to do isolation (11:45)
    Quality family time (18:06)
    The importance of gratitude (19:15)
    Reflecting on your life before the lockdown (20:22)
    Tapping sequence for stress (24:47)
    Box breathing (25:31)
    Fight or flight (27:00)
    Rest and digest (27:10)
    CONNECT WITH LAUREN BELL
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    33 min
  • 014: The Power of Probably with Matt Hale
    Is your fear of failure and your inner critic keeping you from pursuing your goals? One of the key ingredients for growth is being open to failure. 
    In this episode we delve into the ‘Power of Probably’. Telling yourself “I can probably do that” instead of “I wish I could do that” changes your mindset on how to approaches things that are out of reach. Although you will prove yourself wrong plenty of times, by being on the other side of “probably” you will have far more wins and open up more opportunities. 
    When you entertain the chance of failure, you remove its power. When you fail, you learn things in the process. So the next time you have a goal that you want to achieve, tell yourself, “I can probably do that.”
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Intentionally putting joy into your day (6:51)
    Giving things a go (14:33)
    The Power of Probably (14:56)
    Positive visualization (16:37)
    Being open to possibilities and thinking outside the box (17:32)
    The pattern forming of your brain (18:23)
    Visualization (19:36)
    The inner critic (21:25)
    Belittling your inner critic (23:00)
    You don’t have to be a victim of your thoughts (28:47)
    CONNECT WITH MATT HALE
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    33 min
  • 013: Mindfulness and Meditation with Chambrie Ferrier
    Society today teaches us to disregard or avoid our feelings and emotions. Because of this, our coping mechanism is to sweep these emotions under the rug. We push them down so far that they manifest into stress. Meditation and mindfulness are powerful tools that we can use to avoid overwhelm and burnout.
    In this episode, we deep dive into how we can use breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness to manage and reduce stress and avoid burnout. Our breath is something we can always come back to. It is our anchor during stressful times. Being able to go back to your breath and using it as a tool to center yourself is so powerful.
    When we are mindful, we are present and aware. By being present, we can show up as better versions of ourselves and for the people around us.
    So the next time you feel anxious and stressed, stop and take a breath. 
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Meditation as an extension of mindfulness (4:10)
    It’s all about being present (5:26)
    Stopping the mind chatter (6:40)
    Allowing yourself to have awareness on your thoughts (7:32)
    Our inner critic (8:19)
    Courage during vulnerability (10:30)
    The ego feeds off negativity (10:53)
    Stepping out of your comfort zone through meditation (11:20)
    Relaxing through the fear (11:43)
    See your fear as your fuel (11:53)
    You are the creator of your reality (12:40)
    Positive tension (11:32)
    Counting meditation (26:47)
    Our emotions are the barometer for our health (27:27)
    Compartmentalising our emotions (27:16)
    Listening, experiencing, releasing (29:58)
    Overwhelm as the tipping point to burnout (30:28)
    The 3 brains of protective mechanisms (32:00)
    Re-assessing what’s going on at the moment with you (33:59)
    Breathwork (34:14)
    CONNECT WITH CHAMBRIE FERRIER
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    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
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    44 min
  • 012: Your Authentic Self with Andrew Eggelton
    “Just be yourself…” 
    We’ve all heard this advice before, and may even have given this advice to a friend or a colleague before an important presentation. 
    But what does it really mean to just be your authentic self and why is it important to know yourself in order to communicate better with others?
    In this episode we unpack what it means to just be you, and the meaning of authenticity. When you stay true to who you are, what you do, and who you serve, this benefits both you and your patient or customer.
    By staying true to yourself, you become a more effective communicator. The power of knowing and being yourself makes you more authentic no matter who you are speaking to.
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Authenticity and just be you (3:16)
    Accepting the state you are in (5:14)
    The 3 Me’s (18:40)
    Only you hold you back (21:09)
    Let go of resistance (25:42)
    Removing the scarcity mindset (25:51)
    Thriving during the pandemic (26:42)
    Growth mindset (27:15)
    Finding alternatives (27:20)
    CONNECT WITH ANDREW EGGELTON
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    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
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    30 min
  • 011: The Importance of Compassionate Leadership with Emma and Tracy
    The culture of “Nurses eating their young” has been around in the profession for a long time. It's a topic of hot discussion in my workshops and every Nurse I have spoken to has either experienced it themselves or know someone who has.  
    Nurses are nurturing and compassionate professionals. However, treating novice and student nurses poorly continues to be an ongoing problem. 
    Workplace bullying is the persistent pattern of mistreatment in the workplace that causes physical or emotional harm. 
    In this episode, Tracy and Emma share how they are committed to changing the culture of “Cannibalism in Nursing”. It’s our responsibility to stop this toxic culture, and to create a healthier work environment.
    As we spend most of our adult lives at work, why not create an environment that is healthy, loving, and a better place for all of us?
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Unicorn Time (9:25)
    Is there anything that you can do to show your team that you stand united? (15:18)
    How to get through a toxic work culture (17:30)
    How surrounding yourself with nurturing and supportive people is very important (19:20)
    Nurse Cannibalism (24:44)
    Part 1: Nurses eating their young (25:42)
    Part 2: Lifting each other out of the cannibals’ pot (25:52)
    The best ally is another person who will always have your back (26:07)
    Part 3: Protecting others from the cannibal pot (26:26)
    Nurses caring for each other are the nurses growing together (26:39)
    Part 4: Nurses feeding their young (27:00)
    How nursing is a horizontal balance from peer to peer (27:18)
    What can you do to create a better environment for nurses? (28:52)
    Nurses eat their young because they’re starving (30:11)
    Good people working in a bad system (31:27)
    We can change the toxic culture (33:03)
    CONNECT WITH EMMA VERSLUIS
    Connect with Emma on LinkedIn
    CONNECT WITH TRACY CHURCHILL
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    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
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    34 min
  • 010: Using Our Triggers As Our Personal Development Tools With Nerida Mills
    You’ve come across the famous saying “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” But how often have you instinctively reacted to a triggering situation?
    It takes work moving from past hurt and trauma. But by practicing self-awareness, you will be able to hold yourself true in those triggering moments. Being mindful of this, try to look at where the trigger comes from. By doing so, it gets easier to give yourself that self-compassion and understanding that comes from your own trauma. 
    In this episode, Nerida shares with us how to harness what triggers us and use them as our personal development tool. 
    You can’t control the situation but you can control how you react to the situation. These words are much easier said than done but can transform your life tremendously when you dedicate yourself to them.
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    It’s okay to make mistakes (4:06)
    Following your own guidance (4:45)
    Some days, self-care is about giving yourself a break (6:45)
    The life that you want starts at home (12:47)
    See the person in front of you as someone you care about (18:42)
    Importance of holding space for someone you love (20:00)
    Your life is your best personal development workshop (20:52)
    Harness what triggers you as your personal development tool (21:23)
    Be kind with yourself (22:15)
    How our heart and mind receive and respond to information (23:19)
    Rewiring the base of your subconscious mind (24:43)
    What comes first, the story or the behavior? (25:31)
    CONNECT WITH NERIDA MILLS
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    ONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
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    28 min
  • 009: Self-Care Through The Emotional Freedom Technique with Lauren Bell
    Have you ever felt stressed or anxious in a certain situation and needed a way to lessen and release the pain?
    The Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT Tapping is an alternative therapy to relieve stress and anxiety. This technique involves light taps in certain points on your body, particularly on the head, face, and arms while focusing on the issue you want to treat. The tapping of different body parts accompanied by positive mantras helps balance your energy and reduce physical or emotional pain.
    In this episode, Lauren shares a great technique for self-care which helps you calm down so that you can think and act more clearly.
    Through this simple exercise, you give yourself permission to take care of yourself. 
    Remember that you need to fill up your cup so you can give from the overflow. 
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Emotional freedom technique (EFT): Mind-body technique (4:59)
    The benefits of EFT (10:43)
    EFT for Self-Care (13:13)
    Step 1: Tune in to your body (13:57)
    Tune in to your over-giving self (17:15)
    We often don’t feel our feelings (17:35)
    Step 2: Determine on a scale from 1 to 10 how strong you feel your negative emotions (19:42)
    Step 3: Tapping on the parts of the body while repeating your mantra (20:23)
    Step 4: Continue the tapping until the stress level goes down (21:11)
    Tapping points on your body (21:20)
    Stating our negative emotions is part of the release (22:51)
    Reframing your thoughts (23:35)
    Tapping scripts you can use (26:50)
    CONNECT WITH LAUREN BELL
    Lauren Bell Coaching
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    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
    HappyNurse.com.au
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    45 min
  • 008: Personal Growth Through Values Alignment with Cam Miller
    Do you prioritize the important things in life, or do you just go with the flow? Many of us just take each day as it comes, and then find ourselves surprised as to where life has taken us or why we aren’t satisfied with our lives. 
    Without clear priorities, it’s difficult to make progress toward your goals. Making the effort to know what the important things in your life are is essential so that you can align your daily practice to nurture these values. Once you know what’s important to you, it’s easier to make decisions every day.
    The most important thing to come back to each day is your daily practice, which is your time to nurture the important things in life. By getting your priorities straight, understanding your values, and creating everyday practices that align with these values, you strengthen and grow these values and grow as a person as well.
    Change your priorities to change your life.
    TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Having a daily practice that keeps you on the right track (5:58)
    Knowing the important thing and key areas in your life (8:40)
    Finding your flow: Staying completely focused while enjoying what you’re doing (10:49)
    Including little indulgences throughout the day (13:20)
    Internal and external sources of motivation: (15:19)
    Realizing how short life is (16:26)
    Gratitude and acceptance as part of self-care (17:36)
    Motivating tools (19:00)
    The power of fear or regret as external motivators (20:09)
    Using the momentum of wins to level up (21:15)
    Learning from failure to maximize growth and happiness (21:39)
    Developing skills needed to overcome challenges (24:13)
    Active rest - doing things you love - to help fill up your cup (26:53)
    Junk Food values (29:02)
    Our values define what we practice every day (30:30)
    The more we understand that value, (31:28)
    Through practice, we can develop skills and habits to make us better (34:53)
    The best way to serve others is by being the best versions of ourselves (35:53)
    Changing limiting beliefs to un-limiting beliefs through practice (36:57)
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
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    42 min
  • 007: The Five Aspects of Self-Care
    Self-care is not selfish. What’s actually selfish is not practising self-care and self-love, because practising self-care means you are able to turn up as your best self.
    Self-love is something that should be practised daily and can take a lifetime to master. But by incorporating even just a few minutes of self-care and self-love every day, we create a healthy relationship with ourselves which helps us grow and live our fullest lives.
    One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to self-care. We all have our own different needs. What’s important is that you find time to discover what makes you happy and by doing so, we start living a life of abundance in every aspect of our lives.
    In this episode, Elaina breaks down the five aspects of self-care and learn the importance of practising self-love in all aspects.
    TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
    Mental self-care (3:31)
    Making our inner critic a friend and not a foe (3:50)
    T-H-I-N-K: True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind (5:34)
    Emotional self-care (9:30)
    Physical self-care (13:02)
    Spiritual self-care (16:06)
    The monkey mind (16:47)
    Indulgent self-care (22:15)
    CONNECT WITH ELAINA MULLERY
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    26 min

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Nurses are the backbone of the health system — always there to care for a stranger as if they were one of their own, forsaking precious moments with their own families to ensure others' loved ones are in good hands.