Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Loving-Kindness
This past weekend at work was very stressful for me. Not just for me, but also the other nurses I worked with. We were working short, so everyone was tense. I was also in charge this weekend and that adds greater stress. I came home exhausted both days (I work 12 hour day shifts). I was upset about some things that had happened at work, such as short tempers, people asking me why I did assignments like I did, and why didn't I get more help! I had done my best at work, but was still upset when I got home. Sunday night, I began the Loving-Kindness Practice. It took me some time to get my negative thoughts out of my head, but I did manage to, even though it was short term. The Loving-Kindness practice did help me to relax. When I first came home I was very tense, but after doing this practice, I found myself relaxing more. I'm not saying that I was able to do it perfect, it is going to take some practice. But it did help me calm down. Sometimes it's hard to find a quiet place in my home, but I am going to dedicate some time on learning this practice. Hopefully, I will be able to use the technique at work so I won't come home so tense.
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Debi,
ReplyDeleteThat's great to hear. It's only been a few years since I've been out of the hospital setting, and I know how stressful it can be. People always love to blame the person in charge. The truth of the matter is, if given the opportunity, most of them wouldn't take your position. They wouldn't want the responsibility.
I'm glad though that the exercises helped to calm you. They did me as well, too. There is nothing wrong with escaping into our minds every once in a while. It's the only place where no one can find us! :)