Comments on: Registered Nurse Jennifer Smith on recovering from burnout

By: Judith

Judith — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 06:00:47 +0000

What I like is just how straight forward and do-able everything you chose to support yourself was and look at the results in the photographs. What a difference! Usually people are rushing about when they are trying to get things done so choosing to bring the quality of gentleness to your everyday tasks would really keep you on your toes checking the way you were actually using your body to do things. I can also see how the more supportive food choices and way of exercising would flow on from that care and attention to detail.
The following words were a real standout for me, as I feel this was a huge part of bringing yourself back from being burnout as well. ‘I am not chasing a sense of perfection with any of this. I am very rarely critical of myself now and can simply observe myself in situations and make changes if I need to.’ There’s a great lesson for us all in that!

By: Stephanie Stevenson

Stephanie Stevenson — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:57:55 +0000

Thank you for sharing this Jen Smith, the photos say it all – the changes in you are profound from making new choices and the simple, consistent steps of listening to your body and using the gentle breath meditation. Yes, I agree, it is about how we feel towards ourselves that is key here and knowing we so are worth it.

By: rosanna bianchini

rosanna bianchini — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 05:26:30 +0000

Jen this is a brilliant, gentleness and developing an awareness of your body started to turn everything around. And everyone else benefits from your own selfcare – as their nurse, friend or family member. Your photos speak volumes, there’s such a difference from the before to the after that what you’ve chosen for your own wellbeing is undeniably working.

By: Kathleen Baldwin

Kathleen Baldwin — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:44:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing Jen, very inspiring what a little self care can do not only for overall health and well being but also attitudes towards work in general.

By: Mariette Reineke

Mariette Reineke — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:13:40 +0000

Well, your words are already inspirational but have a look at those photos, they say it all.

By: Jasna Kim

Jasna Kim — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:57:44 +0000

Thank you Jen. There is nothing like the gorgeousness of a woman who “walks her talk” when she is deeply connected to herself. You are obviously a reflection of this. It is amazing how simple it is and incredibly life-changing. Stopping, re-connecting with yourself through the Gentle Breath Meditation then extending that gentleness to everything you do and self nurturing.
Your story is that of many if not most women, including myself, who at least some part of their lives have got caught with the focus on the doing in life and not truly connecting with who they are in what they do.
What an inspiration you must be to your profession and how beautiful for your patients to have such a vibrant beautiful woman take care of them.

By: Lorraine Wellman

Lorraine Wellman — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:21:08 +0000

How Inspirational your story is Jen, even your before and after pictures speak volumes. What you do needs to be shared with the nursing profession. If I was in hospital it would be you, as you are now, I’d love to look after me.

By: Judith Andras

Judith Andras — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:42:48 +0000

Wow Jen, the pictures say it all – what a transformation.

By: Kate Burns

Kate Burns — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:42:01 +0000

In reply to Jeanette Macdonald. I felt the same Jeanette, so great to see a health practioner walking the talk, and the benefits in the final photo are really clear. You must brighten a room now you've made the changes you describe. Great to read such a success story, particularly in a time when health professionals as so often pushed to breaking and end up joining the ever growing stats.

By: Cherise

Cherise — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:20:20 +0000

Yours is a truly inspirational story Jen, I can see the new sense of ‘self care’ in your after photo. It’s a wonder when I think about the nursing profession and the commitment that is there to take care of our patients. But to truly take care of who we are first is a blessing to the entire building you work with!