Find Life Coach | Meet Bill A. Pitka: How to Transcend Your Ego and Become Your True Self?

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Find Life Coach | Meet Bill A. Pitka: How to Transcend Your Ego and Become Your True Self?

Bill A. Pitka is one of the coaches we found and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his modesty, and also, his deep understanding about our psyche it was almost like he could see a map of it. Here is what he said.

Meet Life Coach Bill A. Pitka:

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Name: Bill A. Pitka
Pillar: The Spirit
Who is this coach for: Anyone who wants to become more of their True Self.
How they can help: Following a certain set of guidelines that adapt to each person, asking questions, and using various tools that are customized to each individual.

First of all, how are you and your family doing in these Pandemic times?

The pandemic has been amazingly tough for my family, just as I’m sure has been for all families.

My 14 year old son, Leif, had to endure school online for about a year and a half.

He became unwilling to participate for the last year because he didn’t have any support from teachers, and he really missed his friends.

We have been very lucky to not lose anyone to Covid and continue to work this whole time as well.

My heart goes out to all of the dead and their family who have had to watch loved one’s pass.

This is one of the many reasons I became a life coach, I could see the incredible suffering in our world today and feel compelled to do my part however possible.

How does the coronavirus pandemic affect your clients? Did it affect you at all?

I have to assume how the pandemic is affecting clients, until I have some, but I know for sure it has had a profound impact on all people.

It has changed all of us down to our DNA.

This pandemic has and will change how we live as a species for the foreseeable future. I am extremely humbled and grateful to be in the profession I chose to be… of service to others.

What are the biggest lessons that you learned in this pandemic?

The biggest lesson I have learned in this pandemic is that we are not dealing with just another simple virus and that we really have to take precautions like most of us have never had to in our entire lives.

It’s been the first time in a while when I have thought about my mortality and my family’s mortality.

It has also been a time of revealing about the human psyche.

We are seeing a great reemergence of something similar to what I noticed happening in religion.

There is one side of the argument saying we need to follow science, because science has empirical evidence and data to back up the CDC guidelines of wearing masks, distancing, and vaccines.

The other side of the argument is crying religious freedom or personal choice against being told what to do.

People are using Jesus Christ as a shield like they are being held hostage in a fear bubble.

It’s really a strange time.

The Origin:

Tell us about you, your career, how you started with your coaching career?

I had a very troubling start in my life.

I suffered so much I almost took my own life at the age of 13.

I won’t get into details, but I deeply understand what it means to suffer.

When I was 20, I started seeing the world differently.

I started to see patterns of behavior throughout my interactions with people.

I noticed repetitions and started to memorize them for future research.

I don’t have a degree in psychology or social science, but I have been studying our human behavior for the last 30 years of my life.

This studying has given me a deep instinct into how we tick.

Since I was young, I have wanted to help others out of their suffering.

Now today, I am a professionally trained and certified life coach with a strong connection to intuition and I’m here to help as many people as I can.

What was your biggest obstacle that you had to overcome in your life that made you who you are today?

The biggest obstacle I have had to overcome in order to be here today is taking responsibility for my part in the suffering I caused myself, and others, while at the same time forgiving myself for my actions.

It’s taken about a decade to get through that debilitating wall in my path.

I feel this experience has made me the strong, compassionate, loving, empathetic father and life coach today.

I feel blessed for all of the suffering I had to go through, mostly because I have not passed it down to my son.

I chose to stop the legacy of family suffering with me and create a loving and accepting future for my son to live in.

It will also be a powerful tool for me to help others find the light in their darkness.

The Coaching Style:

How do you innovate with coaching your clients?

I just started my career as a life coach and have not had any paid clients yet. I have had around 50 hours of working with volunteers during my training and feel completely confident in my skills.

I have been waiting for someone to give me a chance to prove what I can do.

The way my coaching is innovative and unique different from others is the that I start with a clean slate with each person, I listen, and then let the person show me where they are.

I then can use my tools and intuition to ask questions which allow the person to see their own answers.

I believe we get in the way of ourselves while simultaneously house all of the answers we are searching for.

I believe a fundamental part of why we are here in this life is to rediscover who we are and how amazing we will be once we find our path.

What’s unique about your coaching approach?

I think the most unique approach of my coaching is working with a client to show them the difference between their “Ego” mind and what I call their “True Self.”

Carl Jung expanded where Frued left off at the “Subconscious” or “Unconscious” and created many more layers to our psyche map.

He believed we are born with the Ego part of our psyche driving the bus.

In other words, we see and interpret our reality through the 5 senses and the ego.

The ego then filters all of the information and gives us the data it collected and a set of choices.

We then make a choice believing that is all there is to choose from.

What my coaching does is help to set aside the Ego mind for a minute and see the reality for what it really is.

I help navigate the Ego stories it tells us and then make a choice based on ALL of what is happening, not just for them but what might be happening for all other beings involved in each situation.

I show them the power of the mind and the freedom which can be taken back by living in their true self.

Living in our true selves, I believe, is the beginning of real “Free Will.”

What benefits do your clients get after working with you?

The benefits of working with me are continuous throughout the client’s lifetime.

The learning of separation of Ego mind and True Self is just the beginning of the learning process.

The client can take the new approach and use it in their daily lives to open themselves up more and more.

I give them the tools I have used in my life which helped me to navigate through great suffering.

I’m available by email or text in between sessions when questions or concerns may come up.

Learning in the moment has been the most influential for me and I teach my clients how to do the same for themselves.

Clients will find freedom to choose for themselves where they didn’t see that opportunity before.

They will learn that loving themselves comes from the inside, not from others, which in turn shows them they can support themselves through times of struggle knowing they won’t need approval from others in order to feel like they deserve to be.

Do you use any specific tools to be efficient with your clients?

In each session with a client there is a set of guidelines I follow which change and adapt to the individual.

Every client will be asked the same questions in the beginning of our journey together, but I will adapt the tools I use depending on where each individual client wants to go.

As I said previously, I am also available to clients in between sessions in order to maintain a good understanding of how they are progressing and keep up to date with where they are in the process.

The Impact:

If you had a super megaphone that, when you speak into, the whole world will hear your message, what would you say?

If I had a megaphone, the message I would scream to the world is every one of you matter, every one of you belong, every one of you are amazing, special, loving beings in the game together.

Yes, we may all look different on the outside but we are internally connected by our “Humanness.”

We can let go of the fear which cripples us in time of crisis.

We all come with our own journey, our own story and every story matters.

Every story is our truth, our conditioning and we all deserve to be loved and cared for no matter where or when you arrived on this planet.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned in your life?

The greatest lesson I have learned so far is the opening of my heart so wide that I see all other living beings on this earth as my friends, brothers and sisters.

I don’t see skin color, race, sexuality or any other differences which makes me better or worse than anyone else.

I see the division between what we do and who we really are.

We are amazing, beautiful, compassionate beings who make decisions based on the ego minds interpretation of conditioning.

Yes, we must be accountable for our actions which bring suffering to others or animals, but we are also capable to learn from our mistakes and grow deeper in our understanding empathy.

Your final thoughts?

I want to say thank you for this opportunity and how grateful I am to be in service for others.

I know what it means to live in fear, to suffer inside and think that no one will ever understand what I’m going through, to feel like a stranger in this world.

I cannot say it enough, you are not alone.

I am here to help all people, no matter what you might think about yourself or the stories in your mind, I want to help show you the amazing and beautiful person you really are.

Thank you.

Where Can You Find Bill A. Pitka?

“Please visit my website livingintrueself.net and set up a free consultation so I can answer any questions or concerns you have.

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you are not ready to speak in person.

I don’t have a video to share but my website has a ton of information for all who want to better understand what I do and who Carl Jung was. Thank you.” It was an honor having this interview with him.

The 5 Ingredients You Need to Build Your Leadership Skills (Part 3)

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The 5 Ingredients You Need to Build Your Leadership Skills (Part 3)

So far, we’ve talked about 2 ingredients that help you build strong Leadership skills muscles.

[If you haven’t read about them go and get up to date with this one: Part 1, Part 2.]

In this third part of our series, we talk about one of the tools we use – almost all the time – to express ourselves, our likes and dislikes, wants and needs: feedback.

More specifically, giving feedback. We’ll talk about receiving feedback in our next episode. This time, let’s see how we express it.

The 5 Ingredients for Leadership:
Ingredient 3 – Give Feedback: How to Do It Right?

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Feedback is a powerful leadership communication tool if it’s used regularly, on time and done properly.

It encourages open communication within teams, increases accountability and trust among team members, and leads to good and healthy relationships.

‘Let me give you some feedback.’

‘I don’t like how they managed this project, but I don’t know how to tell them.’

‘I’m afraid I’ll hurt their feelings if I give them negative feedback.’

Situations of all sorts, where we’d rather avoid telling people around us how we stand, for fear we’d hurt them, or jeopardize the relationship, or demotivate them.

We tend to associate feedback with criticism and tend to avoid giving it as much as possible.

In doing that, we, in fact, delay communication from happening when it needs to happen, the result being that, when we finally can’t deal with the situation anymore and decide to give our feedback, it’s often too late and irrelevant!

What Makes Good Feedback:

1. Good feedback can be either positive or negative.

What makes it ‘good’ is the fact that it serves a good purpose, it helps us grow, learn or understand things from a different perspective.

It is also the fact that we feel good about it, even when it’s negative, because it opens up a dialogue.

Good feedback is a productive dialogue!

2. The Focus.

Good feedback focuses on behaviour, not personality.

Behaviour is what a person does or says, actions you can photograph or words you can record.

When we focus on behaviour, what we are saying is similar to listening to a story or watching a movie.

When we focus on behaviour, we don’t tell people who or what they are or aren’t. We tell them:

1. what they said or didn’t say.

2. what they did or didn’t do.

Good feedback makes the other see things from a different stand-point.

This is why it’s important to use ‘I’ messages, where the focus is on how I view things, not on how you are or are not. You will know better than me how you are.

Therefore, when I say something like: ‘you are wrong’ the immediate reply will be ‘no, I’m not’.

Saying something like “I didn’t like it that you assumed I wanted to leave earlier” is more specific and leaves room for us to clarify both our stand points.

3. How to Give Positive Feedback?

We talked about ‘I’ messages. They are called this way because they help us start the discussion with ourselves in the spotlight, not the other.

So, we start the sentence with ‘I’ instead of ‘You’.

I [action] + when / how you [action] + result / effect

Instead of ‘You’…Start with ‘I’…
You handled the complaint well.I appreciate how you kept your cool and maintained an assertive stance when our client complained; it looked professional.

Starting with ‘I’ helps me be more specific and give you valuable input.

It helps me ‘make the movie’ of what happened and give my definition of a ‘professional’ outlook. It is specific, clear, and it helps you know what you did well.

Note:

‘You are great!’ – is not feedback.

It’s an appreciation, nothing more.

It leaves you with no clue of why I just said that. And it gives you the possibility to say ‘no, I’m not’.

4. How to Give Negative Feedback?

We also use ‘I’ messages when we give negative feedback (or especially then)!

The difference from positive feedback is that we also include our feelings in the equation and direct the discussion towards a solution that is acceptable to us in the future.

I [action] + when / how you [action] + feelings + result / effect + desired solution

Instead of ‘You’…Start with ‘I’…
‘You were late, it’s unacceptable!’‘I was there with the client, waiting for you. I couldn’t reach you and didn’t know what to tell the client. I felt frustrated and angry and I had to make extra efforts to maintain a composed appearance and reschedule the meeting. I would like to hear what happened, because I want to avoid this from happening in the future.’

Note:

‘You’re so negative’ – is not feedback.

It’s a statement that can be contradicted.

It makes me almost immediately reply ‘No, I’m not’.

It also doesn’t feed me any valuable information as to what makes you say that or what you understand by it.

It is important to address our feelings when we give negative feedback, because that helps the other empathize and relate to our situation easier.

What You Should Remember About Giving Feedback?

Giving feedback, especially when it’s negative, means courage; the courage to be honest, to tell you my truth and how things look from where I stand, while feeling uncomfortable and expecting you will disagree with me.

It’s the courage to start a dialogue on what doesn’t work so we can agree on what will work for both of us from now on.

The courage to address difficult points is the definition of accountability.

We’re holding ourselves accountable, by choosing to address the issue rather than ignore it.

And we’re holding the others accountable, by discussing the issue with them.

Accountability fosters trust, which is the key ingredient in any good relationship. And isn’t that what great leaders build?

Further resources:

Online Course: Feedback for High Performance & Collaborative Teams – https://allpersonallearning.thinkific.com/courses/feedback-for-high-performance-collaborative-teams

Free Live Workshop: How to Lead Your Hybrid Team – https://mailchi.mp/d58c95ce655f/how-to-lead-your-hybrid-team

The 4 Steps Even You Can Take to Help the World Recover from the Pandemic

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The 4 Steps Even You Can Take to Help the World Recover from the Pandemic

Ending this global health crisis is the responsibility of every single person.

It might seem strange to take on such responsibility, we usually tend to think that someone else will come and save us.

But we are all affected by this crisis. And we are all responsible to help the world get out of it, one way or another. Either to do something about it and think of some scientific invention, or work on ourselves during this pandemic, take care of our own safety and health.

With a deadly virus on the loose, people are starting to become more aware of their actions and the consequences of their choices.

As various variants of the coronavirus are continuously surfacing, taking extra precautionary steps can be the simplest way you can help the world recover faster.

With this in mind, here are four simple ways you can ensure your safety and the safety of those around you while helping the world get back to where it was pre pandemic.

4 Steps Even You Can Take to Help the World Recover:

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1. Establish mental self care boundaries.

It starts with self discipline.

And it’s not about the discipline to push through your 100th push up.

Before you focus on getting that six pack, you should work on your emotional and mental strengths first.

Taking care of your body can be exhausting, especially if you’re not mentally okay.

Having the discipline to help your mental health is vital to your survival, especially during times with intensified feelings of isolation and anxiety.

Going to work even when you’re sick has been seen as “dedication” for the longest time.

Resting and just watching TV during your days off were usually seen as laziness.

These should all change.

Knowing when to rest and why it’s essential to do so can be very beneficial for your health.

Not going to work when you’re sick should be normalized more, and understanding that showing up in the office with an infectious disease is wrong.

To have a physically fit body, you should first make sure your mind is healthy. And to do that, you have to give yourself permission to focus on yourself.

2. Settle for online social interactions for the time being.

Wanting to go out with your friends is understandable.

Human interaction is a basic need.

Physical interaction can be the anchor that keeps a person stable.

However, going out and partying with your friends can still expose you to dangers that you might take home.

Since this virus is easily transmitted, meeting your friends in person might lead to all of you endangering your lives.

At least until the world goes back to fully being safe, settling for online means of interaction is the best option.

You can still drink with your friends. There are even online study rooms where you can find your study buddies for those who can’t focus on their own.

Yes, not having to actually hug your loved ones is depressing. But isn’t friendship all about sacrifices to ensure the safety of your friends?

3. Maximize online services for your daily needs.

Going to the supermarket might still be worrisome for most people.

Malls might still be a breeding ground for the virus.

The lockdowns are over, but the threat is still present.

For those who are still not comfortable going to public places, you are not alone, and there are solutions to your problems.

This is where online services come in.

Grocery shopping has not only become safer but also more convenient.

You can now stack your pantry with all the food that you need without stepping outside your door.

Some apps can help you buy groceries online.

It’s becoming more popular now but not just because of the pandemic.

By shopping online, you can keep track of your shopping cart and plan your budget wisely.

And speaking budget, with coupons, sale deals, and the possibility of pressure free price comparison, you can even save money.

Plus, with a feature like shopping history, you can easily buy your regular products with just a few swipes.

Clothing, beauty, and skincare needs can also be catered to online.

With the rise of the online delivery industry, almost all products can be bought online and delivered to your doorstep within a few hours.

4. Look for alternative medical help.

Hospitals are usually crowded nowadays.

And since most patients around the world are in hospitals due to the pandemic, going to the hospital itself can be more frightening than the injury you might have had.

This is why finding alternative medical options is important.

Urgent care centers provide services for illnesses and injuries that aren’t life threatening but still need hasty treatment.

There are also specific local clinics for more specific problems.

You don’t have to go to the hospital and expose yourself if you have a terrible toothache.

Having your personal or family doctor’s number is also helpful.

Many professionals are available for house calls.

It varies from place to place.

But the important thing is to know where to go and who to call in case of an emergency.

Ending this global health crisis is the responsibility of every single person.

And becoming more aware of your actions and having more information about the steps you can take to avoid getting infected and infecting others might just be the push the world needs to recover smoothly.

The 5 Essential Foods That Contain the Sunshine Vitamin

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The 5 Essential Foods That Contain the Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D is the only nutrient that our bodies makes naturally when exposed to sunlight, but it’s estimated that around 50% of the world’s population doesn’t get enough sunlight to make a sufficient amount of Vitamin D.

This all comes down to the climate where you live, the fact that we spend more time indoors than we used to and that we wear sunscreen outside.

Diet also plays a part, so here are five essential foods that contain the sunshine vitamin.

How much Vitamin D should I get?

According to the NHS, babies up to the age of one year need 8.5 to 10 micrograms of Vitamin D each day, whereas children over the age of one and adults need 10 micrograms per day, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and those who are more at risk of Vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D supplements can be beneficial if you’re worried about deficiency, ensuring you get the right amount every day.

5 Essential Foods That Contain D Vitamin:

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1. Oily fish.

Oily fish, such as salmon or mackerel, provide a great source of Vitamin D. In fact, a 100g serving of salmon contains around 526 IU of this essential nutrient.

1 microgram of Vitamin D is equal to 40 IU, or International Units, so 526 IU is the same as 13.15 micrograms.

However, while salmon is a good source of the sunshine vitamin, whether you choose wild or farmed fish makes a difference.

2. Egg yolks.

Egg yolks are another great addition to your diet, especially for vegetarians who don’t want to eat fish.

While you can eat the whole egg, the majority of the vitamins, minerals and fat are found in the yolks.

One egg yolk contains around 37 IU of Vitamin D, so why not add them to your breakfasts during the week or enjoy an egg rich quiche in the evening to up your intake of this vital vitamin?

3. Mushrooms.

Mushrooms are one of the only good plant based sources of Vitamin D, with the exception of fortified foods, so they’re a good addition to your diet if you’re vegan or vegetarian.

Just like humans, mushrooms have the ability to process sunlight into Vitamin D, but they produce D2 while animals produce D3.

Mushrooms are a really easy addition to your diet, and they can be added to a wide range of dishes to add a dose of vitamins to your meals.

4. Fortified foods.

While you can turn to natural sources of Vitamin D, there are also fortified foods that are a great way to add this nutrient to your day.

It’s an especially great option for vegans who can struggle to get enough Vitamin D from diet alone.

Cereals, milk, yoghurts and even orange juice can all be fortified with vitamins, so it’s worth checking the labels when you’re shopping so you can buy a fortified option instead.

5. Meat.

Meat isn’t just a great protein and iron source, but it’s also good for adding Vitamin D to your meals too.

Choose beef and liver, in particular, for the best sources of this nutrient as they have larger quantities compared to other types of meat.

What You Should Remember?

Eating a good diet is more than taking enough Vitamin D, there are many other vitamins that should be present in your daily eating plan.

You must remember that eating is more about feeding your body the right nutrients that it needs rather than satisfying your taste buds and cravings.

Each vitamin is important, each mineral is important. If one is missing all suffer. So make sure to meet all the nutritional requirements of your body.

The 6 Evolving Roles and Duties of Healthcare Administrators in Today’s Era

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The 6 Evolving Roles and Duties of Healthcare Administrators in Today’s Era

A strong healthcare sector is a prerequisite of any prosperous society.

Not only is healthcare a fundamental right for any citizen, but the health care industry is also crucial for the success of an economy.

In today’s uncertain pandemic struck era, an increasing number of countries have realized the significance and urgency of investing in this sector for the benefit of all.

The ultimate purpose of all officials, whether professionals or administrators, working in this sector should be the same: promoting wellbeing and improving quality of life.

Each official has opted for a given set of duties or paths to doing so.

What are Healthcare Administrators?

By theory, health administrators manage and oversee the effectiveness of the health care systems.

They work close to healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses to ensure the patient receives the best possible care.

Being a healthcare administrator has more to it than just managing administrative tasks of the healthcare systems.

It involves the individuals taking on the role of a leader and facilitator regarding the community’s well being.

They are responsible for overseeing the operations and profit making tasks for the institute.

Therefore, the healthcare administration looks after several duties and activities, from operations management to finances, human resources, including legal responsibilities.

There is no denying that the onset of the pandemic has significantly shaken up the healthcare system. Not only has it placed immense pressure on medical professionals and staff to be highly efficient, but it has compelled the healthcare administrator to be more proactive.

A pandemic struck era can be challenging for inexperienced health professionals just stepping into the field.

It is here when degree programs such as an online Master of Health Administration will prepare healthcare professionals to broaden their skills and cope with high risk situations.

So how have the roles and duties of the healthcare administrators been modified? Here are a few of the significant changes experienced.

The 6 Evolving Roles and Duties of Healthcare Administrators:

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1. A Remote System.

To tackle the challenging situation presented by the pandemic, the majority of the businesses shifted to a virtual or hybrid (physical and virtual) system.

When it comes to the healthcare sector, the decision was a complex one.

With a rising fear of virus transmission, many patients avoided visiting the hospital and preferred to have an online appointment with their doctor.

According to a study by Siemens Healthineers, introducing remote work for healthcare individuals, except the front line workers, can bring benefits like improved productivity and reduced capacity constraints.

Thus the administration has to ease the transitioning of the workforce towards the work from home, WFH approach while maintaining the quality of healthcare services.

2. Strict Adherence to SOPs.

Although medical institutes worldwide have adopted a certain degree of remoteness, going virtual is not entirely possible for this sector.

When it comes to emergency cases and front line health workers, the hospitals and clinics must remain physically operational.

A critical concern that healthcare administration has to address is religiously following a strict set of SOPS, especially with hospitals and clinics being high risk places for transmission.

Despite already ensuring the cleanliness and safety of their patients and staff, healthcare administration has to make sure that they provide maximum hygienic settings.

For example, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention guides healthcare facilities to follow SOP procedures at triage to sort the patients according to the type and urgency of treatments needed and set up separate waiting rooms for the coronavirus suspected patients.

3. Mitigating Financial Losses.

Studies estimated a revised 4.5% drop in global GDP due to the pandemic, with all significant sectors facing a revenue decline.

However, healthcare is one prominent industry that was perhaps hit the hardest.

According to the American Hospital Association report, hospitals and health institutes in the US experienced approximately $50.7 billion losses each month.

Health institutes are thus facing low revenues with a postponement or cancellation of non emergency procedures and surgeries.

In addition, there has been a rise in the expenses with the purchase of instruments and supplies such as personal protective equipment.

Therefore, healthcare administrators, especially nowadays, have to adopt methods and procedures that help reduce the ever rising expenses and boost the revenue stream.

4. Maintaining Adequate Capacity.

With the situation being highly uncertain, healthcare administrators need to ensure they are sufficiently equipped to handle any surge in patient volume.

In recent months a greater need for medical facilities such as ICU units, beds, and ventilators has been observed, with most hospitals having limited capacity to cater to critical patients.

The key is to manage the supply shortage when there is an unexpected rise in demand. The administration, thus, has to devise strategies in which the institute can increase or adapt its capacity to meet the varied needs presented by the pandemic.

5. Keeping up the Moral.

Medical administrators, as mentioned previously, are, in essence, leaders that provide a direction and set the tone for the institute.

Thus a core skill any leader has to possess is to keep the employees motivated and driven.

Likewise, the healthcare administration is responsible for making the staffing decisions and retaining and motivating medical professionals.

It is perhaps one of the prime challenges managers face, given the uncertainty and stress of operating during a pandemic.

It is especially true to avoid any staff shortages or decline in the quality of healthcare.

6. Promoting Mental Health.

Undoubtedly, the healthcare industry is a high risk and high stress sector that has been negatively impacted since the start of the pandemic.

From patients to professionals, emotional turmoil and symptoms of anxiety and depression are being faced by all.

Healthcare workers, including medical professionals, hospital staff, and administration who regularly deal with or observe the coronavirus patients have a higher chance of experiencing mental health problems.

A recent article suggests that more than half of the medical workers might go through mental issues like acute traumatic stress and insomnia directly resulting from the pandemic.

Therefore, healthcare administration needs to look after their mental health and all the individuals working at the institute.

Many hospitals have introduced online mental health programs for their employees and staff to work through the grief and anxiety they regularly face on their jobs.

What You Should Remember?

The healthcare sector has evolved over the years and has experienced many changes since the pandemic.

Consequently, the duties and responsibilities of the healthcare administration have gone through various modifications.

From managing and facilitating a remote healthcare system to increasing the capacity at the institute, a lot of the challenges are complex and require the administrators to be highly proactive in their approach.

3 Main Struggles In Nursing And 3 Reasons Why It Is An Honorary Profession

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3 Main Struggles In Nursing And 3 Reasons Why It Is An Honorary Profession

Have you ever felt so angry that it makes you clench your fists because someone does not view your profession as equal to them?

Such reactions are normal regarding the efforts and hard work a profession entails, yet it does not get recognition.

We get to hear different responses and reactions when we tell people our profession.

For instance, when you tell someone that you are a doctor, the common response that you will receive is, “Oh, wow, Awesome.”

These responses may sound different when you tell people that you are a nurse, and they will be like, “Oh!”

They might not have the same expression of excitement that they have for a doctor.

However, no one can deny the importance of nurses in the healthcare system and how they have played a substantial role in sustaining primary care delivery, especially during the pandemic.

Healthcare is one of the most crucial aspects of every country worldwide, no matter if it’s a third world country or a developed one.

Any medical profession requires updated knowledge as part of their job, but the busy schedules hardly allow anything else.

Many nurses that started their careers at entry levels have transitioned to better designations by pursuing masters in nursing online programs to update their skills and knowledge.

Pursuing online education with their careers saves them time and effort to commute to their desired institute.

This article aims to highlight the issues that nurses face and why nursing is an honorable profession with a purpose to inspire some of you to become the next medical heroes.

3 Main Struggles In Nursing:

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1. Inadequate staffing.

The recent few years have proven to be the years of enormous expansion and advancements in healthcare.

With many baby boomers retiring and heading to hospitals to treat their chronic issues, they needed more resources to facilitate the patients and ensure primary care delivery.

Being short staffed is common in many professions.

Although we often hear that the medical field is evergreen, there are always jobs available for those entering this field. Inadequate staffing in nursing can be a matter of life and death.

2. Overtime.

A short numbered staff means that those already working would have to shoulder extra duties that may exceed their shift hours.

Usually, nurses either work day shifts or night, and their normal workday involves twelve working hours.

However, frequent turnover, inadequate staffing, or severe work burnout among nurses often put them in situations where overtime becomes inevitable.

And we’ve seen this happen over and over again during this pandemic.

The dangerous overtime practice can lead to negligence inpatient care, fostering medical errors, and may lead to communication errors.

According to a journal of nursing administration, too much overtime among nurses inhibits the collaboration that is vital in enhancing the patient care services running at hospitals.

A tired nurse is more likely to make errors or ignore certain details than to have adequate time to rest and rejuvenate.

3. Workplace Violence.

We all must have seen angry patients or their attendants yelling or creating havoc at a hospital.

We might not see it daily, but we have witnessed it once in our lives.

Workplace violence is another factor that nurses struggle with as angry patients or clients fail to understand the basic procedures or when their patience runs out.

A hospital is a place where every patient feels that they should be put first, every situation is intense, each to their own. No one can predict a violent behavior of a client or a patient, but nurses are the primary victims.

3 Reasons Why Nursing Is An Honorary Profession:

1. Patient Interaction.

As you walk into a hospital, you will always find a smiling nurse ready to listen and understand what you have to say.

If you happen to be a patient’s attendant, you can clearly remember a nurse smiling every time they walked into a patient’s room.

From asking about their well being to monitoring their progress, nurses interact with patients more than the doctors.

They are there to help patients recover and divert their minds from stressful situations.

The daily interaction between nurses and patients helps them understand a patient better and treat them with the empathy and care they need.

2. Changing Lives.

One of the most honorable aspects of nursing is that it enables one to touch everyone’s life with kindness and compassion.

Treating a severely injured patient or seeing a patient walking back on their feet is the most exhilarating experience.

The nurses never give up on the hope of seeing a patient recovering.

They stay by their side and get the chance to see them happy when they recover after fighting a long battle with their ailments.

From looking after their wounds to guiding them about the aftercare procedures or edifying their family, burses change their lives every day.

3. Patient’s Advocate.

Any patient who visits a hospital may not understand what is going on with them or the complex terms a doctor uses when diagnosing them.

Nurses are the ones helping a doctor execute their treatment plan, and they get to monitor a patient’s progress more often than a doctor.

Knowing what is best for their patient or what plan a doctor should opt for, nurses advocate for their patients and collaborate with doctors for a better treatment plan.

A patient conveys their concern to the nurses, and nurses can voice a patient’s opinion more proficiently.

What You Should Remember?

Nurse devotes a lot of their time and energy dealing with patients, and they often face situations where they have to console a grieving family or break serious news to a patient.

Nurses are always there for their patients and educate them about their health and well being. A nurse plays a vital role, from the amount of medicine they should take to the preventive measures.

No wonder nurses have always been ranked as one of the most honorable professions.

The issues are inevitable, but nurses still have a silver lining in their profession that keeps them.

The struggles might be a lot but seeing their patients leaving the hospital smiling and recovered is uplifting.

5 Ways How To Safely Take Off For Your First Shroom Trip

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5 Ways How To Safely Take Off For Your First Shroom Trip

There are many countries around the world that start to legalize shrooms. You know, the ones that make you see dragons and aliens.

And for a lot of people it is some form of a spirit quest to visit these countries and take on that psychedelic journey.

Many psychologists and psychiatrists are debating whether or not they should include these natural psychedelics in their sessions, as many experiments have shown significant increase in positive results.

Magic mushrooms have recently come to the forefront in wellness circles, and their popularity is well deserved. Research studies validate their potential to benefit mental well being, and user testimonials reinforce these claims.

You can rely on shrooms to reconnect with your inner self and escape from stress and anxiety. Not surprisingly, countless wellness enthusiasts are keen to join the bandwagon.

But before doing so, you need to understand what to expect from your first experience. Here is some helpful advice from seasoned users.

5 Ways How To Safely Do a Shroom Trip:

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1. Have realistic expectations.

Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in shrooms, leads the brain to an altered state of consciousness.

When you jump into the first experience, expect your mind to open up to new ideas and insights.

It may lead to elevated mood or euphoria, altered perception of time, and greater sensitivity to outside stimulus.

But remember that you cannot take a one size fits all approach to these experiences as they vary from person to person.

Have realistic expectations first, even before you decide to go.

2. Know the timelines.

It is equally important to know the timelines and understand how long you can expect the trip to last.

Typically, it may take four to six hours to complete the journey.

The impact starts at 30 minutes from dosing, but you may have to wait longer depending on your metabolism.

Just wait and let things work instead of taking a repeat dose. You will experience a slow climb and reach the peak within a few hours.

The effect gradually wanes, and you end up in a restful state.

3. Dosing is crucial.

The right dose of magic mushrooms is important, but it is crucial for first timers.

The ideal dosage varies from person to person, but beginners must go low and slow.

The recommended dose is between 0.5 and 1.5 grams of dried shrooms, and the starting point should be minimal.

You can gradually titrate the dose until you hit the sweet spot.

It is crucial to remember that the ideal dosage also depends on the species of shrooms because the psilocybin levels may vary.

When you go to the store to buy you should always ask for helpful advice from the experts and tell them you are a first timer in doing this. They will give you the right advice for your unique situation and requirements.

4. Choose the right set and setting.

The first trip is also about choosing the right set and setting.

It should be a safe and comfortable space you know well enough.

You can try it at home or a friend’s place but make sure you are familiar with the people and surroundings.

It always makes sense to have seasoned users around to guide you for the first time.

You will feel a lot safer and confident when you have good company.

5. Pick the right consumption method.

Magic mushrooms deliver the best results when you take them on an empty stomach.

It ensures a good high along with a faster onset.

Morning makes the best time for your first trip because you will be on empty stomach.

You can chew and swallow them, drink shroom tea, or blend them in a smoothie. A little experimentation sets you up for finding the consumption method that works for you.

What You Should Remember?

There are many reasons why people go to foreign countries to take shroom trips.

However, no matter the reason, you should always be prepared first and make sure you take care of your health.

Your first shroom trip can be exhilarating and daunting at the same time, but a little preparation sets you up for a good one.

Follow these tips to have a safe and enjoyable one.

5 Steps How To Regain Control Amid A Crisis and Retain Mental Well-being

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5 Steps How To Regain Control Amid A Crisis and Retain Mental Well-being

Life is uncertain. That’s the nature of life. You can hate it, accept it, it doesn’t matter, uncertainty is and will be the nature of existence. All beauty comes because of it, but also, suffering.

We can pretend to have control and security, we can believe that we are certain about things, but those things are just illusions. They are comforts that we seek to find shelter in. Eventually life shows us that life is uncertain.

The pandemic is perhaps the biggest global crisis, and life will not be the same for a long time ahead. Many people struggle to wrap their minds around what has been going on for over a year now.

The best thing you can do is to regain control and learn to live with the new normal. As they say, if you can’t change the external learn to control how you react to what’s happening.

Everything boils down to retaining your mental well-being during these daunting times. It can be a challenge, considering the high stress levels due to the fear of the virus, economic downturn, and social isolation.

Fortunately, there are ways you can stay sane and regain control. Here are some actionable steps to restore and retain your mental well-being.

5 Steps To Regain Control Amid A Crisis:

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1. Plan ahead to deal with uncertainties.

Being in control of what you can actually control is the best way to curb anxiety.

Although it isn’t easy when there are uncertainties around, planning ahead helps.

You can take some measures to prepare for the possibility of a new wave of the virus.

Be prepared for disruptions at home and work because you may have to deal with them every time there is a lockdown.

Stay updated with the latest information and stock up essentials at home. Don’t be obsessed to know every piece of info but have a plan for a worst case scenario.

It doesn’t mean that it will happen, but having a plan will take away huge portions of your anxiety, and that’s what matters for your mental health.

2. Live in the moment.

The worst you can do right now is to worry about the future.

It is natural to stress when things appear uncertain, but living in the moment can help you handle it better.

Avoid getting an information overload and rely only on trusted sources.

Taking basic steps to protect yourself from the virus is enough.

Keep yourself healthy, avoid the crowds, and stay home as much as possible.

3. Get enough sleep.

Sleep is closely linked with mental well-being. But you can easily miss out on it when you are stressed.

Focus on getting enough sleep, 7 to 8 hours per night, and you will feel sane and calm.

However, pick natural ways to deal with insomnia rather than relying on sleep pills.

Cannabis serves as an excellent remedy, and a vaping session every evening can set you up for deep slumber.

Pick the right strain and invest in a simple device to get started. You can check https://mindvapes.com to explore your options.

Start with a device with a simple learning curve, and graduate to an advanced one as you learn the ropes. You can find all kinds of devices at a reputed Weed Vaporizer Online Shop, so trying them is easy.

4. Eat well and exercise.

A healthy diet impacts your mental health, just as it boosts physical health and immunity.

Load up on anti anxiety nutrients such as zinc and magnesium, and steer clear of stress inducing foods like caffeine, sugar, and alcohol. I did a Dopamine Detox for 90 days where I got rid of all these, you can read about my experience here.

Integrate exercise into your daily routine as it elevates the levels of feel good hormones in your brain. A holistic food and workout plan keeps you calm and healthy.

5. Meditate everyday.

Another effective measure to regain control and sanity in this stressful situation is by meditating every day.

Start your day with a fifteen minute session of deep breathing.

Take short breaks and practice meditation several times during the day or whenever you feel anxious.

Meditation clears away negative thoughts from your mind and gets your mental wellness back on track.

What You Should Remember?

The best way to deal with the uncertainty of life is to accept it.

The sooner you accept that there will always be some amount of uncertainty present the sooner you will release the unnecessary stress to control everything in your life.

It’s the best thing you can do for your metal health.

Achieving mental well-being is easy, provided you make conscious efforts for it. Follow these simple measures and get your life in control.

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