Need some help with your selfcare? Head over to the Wellbeing Resource on our website (qnis.org.uk)
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to neglect our own well-being while caring for others. This is especially true for those working as nurses and midwives, where the demands can be overwhelming.
In this episode Clare Cable, Chief Executive and Nurse Director of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland is joined by Hilda Campbell MBE.
Hilda shares her self-care and mindfulness journey and how it has enabled her to handle stressful days and situations much better than she was. There's also plenty of advice on ways to make self-care part of your day. It should be just like brushing your teeth!
Key Takeaways
- Self-care is not selfish but essential for you to prevent burnout and maintain your physical and mental well-being.
- Incorporating mindfulness techniques can help manage stress levels
- Small self-care practices such as taking breaks, taking part in your hobbies outside of work and seeking support when you need it can make a big difference in maintaining your overall well-being.
- By implementing these self-care strategies, you can enhance your resilience, reduce stress levels, and ultimately deliver better patient outcomes.
More about Hilda Campbell
Hilda Campbell MBE, Honorary Fellow QNIS.
Professional background in Mental Health Nursing, ongoing development community capacity building, training, and development, co production and design.
Currently CEO COPE Scotland. Seek to work with others to help build a kinder world where people suffer less and have an improved sense of wellbeing.
Convenor of the staff wellbeing special interest group in the Q Community, Fellow of RSA, and member of Hexitime.
Network weaver. Rebel with a cause!
Links to resources mentioned in this episode
COPE Scotland - you can find many examples of self-care here
Hexitime - an exchange for skills and ideas for health and care improvement
Q Community - this will take you to the staff wellbeing special interest group.
You can find a whole suite of useful wellbeing resources to help you on your self-care journey at our website.
Wellbeing Resource (qnis.org.uk)
These resources do not replace professional advice; they are a series of tools that people or groups can use for self-care or self-management. If you’re in need of significant help or support here’s where you can go.
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