How we Stay Healthy While Helping you Stay Healthy

Instead of forcing routines she hates, Ms. Gisha focuses on habits she genuinely enjoys:

Staying active in enjoyable ways (including gardening and outdoor activity)
Protecting her sleep
Staying connected to close relationships—she called them “small but thick” friendships
Nurturing family bonds, especially with her mother

The takeaway: health isn’t just workouts and food—it’s also rest, joy, and relationships.

How She Stays Healthy at Work

Work can be intense, especially in healthcare. Ms. Gisha shared a few habits that help her stay energized and grounded during clinic days:

1) Hydration (Non-Negotiable)

She emphasized hydration repeatedly—drinking water consistently throughout the day to maintain energy and focus.

2) Eating for Performance

She chooses foods that improve efficiency and mood, especially:

Fruits and vegetables
Nourishing meals that keep her alert (instead of sluggish)

3) Micro-Mindfulness

Her definition of mindfulness was simple and practical:
intentionally throwing negative thoughts in the “trash” so they don’t follow you into the next moment.

She explained that you can’t treat the next patient with warmth and focus if you’re still mentally carrying the stress of the last encounter. Mindfulness, for her, is a survival skill she learned over time.

4) Power Naps

Yes—she takes short power naps at work when possible to reset and return refreshed.

Why Self-Care Is Hard for Healthcare Providers

Ms. Gisha said what many in caregiving roles already know: healthcare providers are often wired to care for others, making it easy to ignore personal needs.

Her reminder was direct:
Self-care is a choice—and you can’t pour from an empty cup.

Handling Junk Food Temptation at Work

Healthcare workplaces are full of sweets, donuts, cookies, and sugary drinks. Ms. Gisha’s approach was realistic:

Remember how junk food affects you (energy crashes, poor focus)
If you’re tempted: take one bite, not the whole thing
Then “fill the rest with the good” (something nourishing)

Three Small Steps You Can Start Today

For anyone wanting to begin with simple, doable changes, she recommended:

Hydrate regularly
Take small movement breaks (even 20 steps or stretching)
Find creative ways to move at work (stretching, walking meetings, mini strength moves)

Final Word: Don’t Wait for Permission to Take Care of Yourself

To those who feel awkward being “the only one” doing healthy habits at work, Ms. Gisha gave a strong closing message:

If you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will do it for you.
She called self-care self-respect—and something you shouldn’t feel guilty about.

Bottom Line

Healthy living doesn’t have to be complicated. Start where you are:

Hydrate. Move. Eat to feel good. Clear your mind. Rest when you can.
Your future self will thank you.

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