Need some guidance on how to manage your compassion energy?
Tell yourself that "I can":
- Have a manageable patient load, know and set boundaries and limits.
- Use as many “others” as possible in my work with patients, work as a team.
- Take a “Mental Health Day” when needed.
- Laugh, joke, have time to unwind.
- Have a holistic approach to taking care of myself – mind, body, feelings spirituality. Let go, do not allow stress or take on others’ stress, reduce anxiety, recognize choices.
- Have an understanding supervisor.
- Have supervision with supervisor and peers.
- Get and give feedback with supervisor and peers.
- Read materials and go to workshops and training seminars related to compassion fatigue.
- Be assertive with feelings and concerns.
- Let people know my limits.
- Process, talk things out. Talk to a health care professional if needed.
- Have a safe work environment.
- Stay organized.
Shireen Motara is an African Feminist, Certified Coach and Founder CEO of Tara Transform and The Next Chapter.