Overview
Careers in healthcare are usually associated with heavy workload and extended working hours. The burden of such demands may lead to burnout, stress, and various health conditions. Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness meditation and repeating positive affirmations can boost one’s mental health and wellbeing. Integrating sufficient sleep with these healthy habits is important since it aids in repairing and restoring our essential waking functions and increases quality of life. This self-development module focuses on the positive effects of mindfulness meditation, self-affirmation, and good sleep hygiene, and how it can be incorporated into our daily routines.
Keywords: rest, mindfulness, meditation, affirmations, sleep, sleep hygiene, mental health