I read Facebook posts from my friends, including lots of nurses and see a lot of stress, anxiety, pain and suffering. I call this SAPS- in our YogaNursing model of care, cuz it plain saps the life force out of you. Had a long phone convo with my brilliant nurse buddy and best selling author Carol Gino, author of the much loved and controversial book- The Nurses Story. She read this to me over the…
What is Mindfulness? MIND·FUL·NESS noun a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. Nursing is all about therapeutic techniques. BUT nurses are all too often overwhelmed with tasks which bring their minds to a state of stress and anxiety. Overwhelm. Practicing mindfulness immediately helps to calm the anxious mind and make the nurse more present…
This enlightening story is about a time when I was in South India, in a remote holy village called Tiruvannamalai, where my wisdom teacher, Hugo, dropped a “bomb” which exploded in my mystical heart! I hope it illuminates you. Hugo received masses of correspondence from students asking for guidance, from all over the world. On this late afternoon, with peacocks nearby singing their love songs, and the fragrance of exotic flowers wafting thru the open…
This post is part of a collaboration with other nurse bloggers. Gratitude to RNFM Radio with Keith and Kevin who are hosting this round. Recently I was invited to be a speaker for an erudite group of Oncology Nurse Practitioners from Dartmouth Medical Center in New Hampshire. The nurse planner wanted me to help create better COLLABORATION + COMMUNITY. Ahh, right up my alley. As the founder of YogaNursing®, I teach how yoga which means…
In 1995, I studied with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon I trained for two years to be an ayurvedic educator. Ayur…what? Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga, the science of life and longevity. Changed my life, gave me ALL the answers I was seeking to literally blow my mind and recover from my trauma dramas. I turned back the biological clock and grew younger. So can you! 1. Strong Digestion 2. Smoothe, regular…
The purpose of this post is to encourage nurse educators and nurse entrepreneurs to create their own continuing education activities. 3 BIG Opportunities for Nurses: Many states require licensed nurses to complete continuing education courses in order to renew their licenses. This = opportunities for you to: 1. EXPAND your leadership skills 2. POSITION yourself as an authority in your niche 3. MONETIZE your income. How to Get Clear on Your Strengths and Expertise Here’s…
15 Quotes for Peace of Mind with love from Annette Tersigni RN founder of YogaNursing® 1. “The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.” Abraham Maslow. 2. “The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime.“ Sogyal Rinpoche. 3. “The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” Plato. 4. “You only lose what you cling to.” Siddhārtha…
The topic for this month’s nursing blog carnival is LOADED! Nurses and our addictions. Ten nurse leaders share their POV, including moi. As I’m the host for this carnival, I’ll get the ball rolling. Find out the little known #1 Addiction I discovered At first blush, we automatically think drugs, drug diversion, opiates, alcohol. Jeez! Even Oprah had a show recently featuring a nurse who got addicted to heroin. And she got clean 🙂 THE…
This brief interview features all the bountiful benefits of Yoga Nursing® Learn more about how Yoga Nursing, a new movement in nursing and yoga, is expanding consciousness in health care, nursing and for patients worldwide. Listen to the three easy, proven steps that ANYONE can do. And I mean anyone. Hosted by Arielle Ford, best selling author who helped to launch the careers of Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to name only a few. …
Let’s make some ‘ridiculously easy’ resolutions this year Mostly, we make a list of all the ways we’re going to make our lives better. And mostly, within a few days, weeks or months, the OLD HABITS take hold. At least thats’s what happens to me. I now have THE SOLUTION! The KEY to creating NEW HABITS- lay down NEW NEURAL PATHWAYS in your brain. Make it RIDICULOUSLY EASY and you cannot fail. Trust me on…
