Argumentative Essay On Self Care

Self-care often goes over looked. However, it could be one of the most important things a healthcare professional can do for themselves and the patients. Working in healthcare often consists of long hours and lots of brain power. Your mind is always on and you are always on high alert. That can be taxing on our minds, bodies, and souls. This is where self-care comes into play. Decompression can look like many things. I some play golf. Others take bi-monthly trips to the massage parlor. Some people seek solace in prayer and meditation. It is important to understand that self-care is not limited to people who hold huge responsibilities. These are techniques everyone should utilize as much as possible.
I had a conversation with the doctor I worked

These consequences aren 't limited to healthcare providers. Time and time again, we hear about a person at their wits ends self-destructing. They suffered from burnout long ago and now they are destroying everything and everyone in their path. I came across a family member who was struggling with her mother. She was a part of what is called the 'sandwich generation '. That meant that not only was she taking care of her children, but she was also responsible for taking care of her sick mother. They both came into the office early that morning. I could tell that the daughter was out of sorts. The mother seemed to me in a daze. After waiting about 45 minutes, the daughter walked up to the front desk rather irritated. In a snappy tone, she asked why she had been waiting so long. Her attitude was off putting and disrupted the flow in the office, especially when she began to get loud. This didn’t stop at the front desk. She began to be short with her mom as well. By the time she and her mother arrived at the chair, she was clearly worked up. With my amazing communication skills, I was able to calm her down quickly. She must have felt embarrassed by her attitude, because she began apologizing and explaining herself. She mentioned that she hadn 't had enough rest for day and she has been stressed out. From my understanding on sleep hygiene, it is important to get as much sleep as