Squirrels, Staplers, and Sanity Anchors: Building a Routine in the Chaos

Do you ever feel like your day is less "organized workflow" and more "squirrel chasing its own tail"? Yeah, me too. Especially as a nurse manager! It's like walking into a room and suddenly becoming the star of a "Who Can Interrupt Me First?" competition. Or I swear people can sense when I'm just about to tackle a task. "Oh, you were about to chart that assessment? Perfect! I need a band-aid, a shoulder to cry on, and to know what's for lunch... all at the same time!"

But here's the secret weapon I discovered: a base routine. Not like, "Wake up, meditate, do yoga on a mountain," (because who has time for that?), but more like, "Okay, brain, let's at least pretend we have a plan."

Think of it as your daily "sanity anchor." You get pulled in a million directions, but you can always come back to your routine and say, "Yes! I remember! I was supposed to be doing that!" It's like trying to herd cats, but instead of cats, it's tasks, emails, and the occasional "urgent" request for a stapler. Now, I know what you're thinking: "A routine? In this chaos? You're hilarious!" But trust me, even a loose plan is better than flailing around like a noodle in a hurricane.

How do you build this magical routine, you ask? Well, we can totally help you figure that out! Let's chat about your unit, your day, and how to find that sweet spot of "organized chaos" that actually works. We'll find a workflow that makes you feel less like a circus ringmaster and more like a zen master of efficiency.

So, ditch the stress and let's get your day feeling a little less like a wild ride and a little more like a smooth sailing adventure! (Or at least, a slightly less bumpy ride…baby steps!)

Let's find your inner routine guru! Reach out!