Being a student nurse can be hard. It鈥檚 tough trying to balance lectures, placements, assignments, family, friends, jobs and whatever else we need to fit into our lives.
Sometimes it can feel too much.
Every night before bed, I use an app to help track my periods, mood, and energy levels. A few months ago, I noticed my energy levels were low. When my friends and family asked how I was, I would reply 鈥淚鈥檓 tired but I鈥檓 OK 鈥� not long to go now until summer break so I鈥檓 just going to power on through鈥�.
This was a red flag, and I ignored it. I ignored my body when it was screaming at me to slow down until it gave up waiting for me to do it on my own and forced me to listen. And that鈥檚 when I experienced burnout for the second time.
What's helped me
I've since learned what helps me when things become overwhelming.