Inspire Nurse Leaders’ Post

‼️Anxiety anyone else feelin it even more??? As Leaders, Let’s Redefine How We Handle Anxiety During Stressful Seasons The end of the year can be overwhelming, with budget reconciliations, staffing challenges, and holiday commitments (both personal and professional). For many leaders, anxiety becomes an uninvited companion during this busy season. Through my executive coaching work with some of the most amazing leaders practicing today, I’ve seen how stress can either drive us to grow or take us off track. Recently, I came across this Harvard Business Review article that is a great reminder for all leaders: 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲. Here are a few simple yet powerful strategies to help you navigate this season with #grace and #peace: 🌟 Pause and Check In: Don’t push those feelings aside. Lean into them. Acknowledge what you’re feeling so you can address it before it takes hold. Awareness is the first step to control. 🌟 Stay Connected—Don’t Isolate: When anxiety tells you to stay home or withdraw, don’t listen. Being around others—your team, your peers, your family—grounds you and reminds you that you’re not alone. Connection is the antidote to isolation. 🌟 Be Kind to Yourself and Others: Kindness isn’t just good leadership; it’s a powerful anxiety-buster. Generosity and compassion create a ripple effect that lifts you and those around you. Renee Thompson DNP, RN, FAAN, Workplace Bullying Expert 🙂 🌟 Have a Distress Plan: When anxiety peaks, lean on what soothes and sustains you. That could be exercise, meditation, spending time with loved ones, or simply stepping away from the pressure for a moment. Know your plan, and avoid environments or people that add to the strain. Leaders, this is your opportunity to model resilience and humanity. Remember: how you handle stress doesn’t just affect you—it sets the tone for those around you. How are you managing stress and anxiety this season? Let’s learn from each other. Drop your tips in the comments! 👇