Healthcare professionals are in the business of caring for other people. Too often, we put ourselves second or even third to everyone else around us. When an infectious disease is rampant, such as flu season or the current COVID-19 pandemic, it's essential to consider how we can also keep our families safe.

Burnout is very real and with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers may find they are at an increased risk of developing symptoms of burnout. As we're learning, the pandemic is settling in to be a marathon and not a sprint.

Unpredictability and change can be fun at times. It’s just one of the reasons theme parks, bungee jumping and parachuting out of perfectly good airplanes are popular recreational activities. But sometimes the stress of uncertainty creates more stress than the certainty bad things are coming. 

Traveling is an adventure. You have the opportunity to see new places, meet new people, and enjoy diverse culinary eats native to your new temporary home. But if you aren’t getting the right sleep, you won’t get to enjoy exploring all that your new location has to offer.

Here are tips to help you thrive on your night shift schedule.

Ever hear the phrase, “I need a vacation after my vacation?” Traveling is our escape from reality for just a tiny bit. It is where we may eat a little more than we normally would, drink a little more than we probably should, and sleep less while pushing our bodies to see and do as much as we can.