Feeling Like You’re Not Enough as a Hospice Nurse?

As I’ve been thinking about how I can nurture and care for you, my fellow hospice nurse, I thought of writing encouraging affirmations for you. Every week I’ll be blogging an affirmation and a self-care tip to support and inspire you as you care for your patients. Please be sure to let me know if these are helpful to you. So here goes….

Are you feeling inadequate as a hospice nurse? Are you wondering, Am I doing enough? If you are a new hospice nurse, I remember feeling that way. You’re not alone. Even experienced nurses like me feel that way too. It’s easy to think that you’re falling short but give yourself grace because you are just starting in this hospice work. Yes, there is a lot to learn and in time it will all come together for you. Let go of perfection and the impossible standard that you may be holding on to. The care and compassion you bring to each patient matters more than you know for your patients and families. Always remember you are enough, exactly as you are.

Your affirmation for today:

“I am enough, exactly as I am, in this moment.” Say this aloud to yourself as many times as you need to and believe it. Let these words anchor you today- especially when doubt whispers otherwise.

Self-care tip for today:

Take 3 slow, intentional breaths. Place your hand over your heart and remind yourself: “I am enough.” Take this time to nurture yourself before you head out the door to see your patients.

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