34. Rise Above Your Fears

In this podcast Arleen reminds healthcare workers that the challenges you experience every day often include feelings of fear, especially the unknown. Arleen shares that our fears can result in untoward behaviors, stress and unnecessary anxiety. What if as healthcare workers you could learn strategies on how to rise above your fears instead.  What if instead of allowing the fear of the unknown from holding you back, instead, you recognize that fear is a normal emotion that every single person faces each day. What if you could learn how to face everything and rise above it instead.  Arleen invites healthcare workers when you do not learn appropriate coping strategies and learn how to manage fear effectively, it may have a negative impact on every aspect of your life. In order to face your fear, Arleen reminds us that we must recognize the emotions that bubble up and how fear is affecting you, as well as the patients you provide care to.   Arleen reminds healthcare workers that by using positive affirmations every day you set positive intentions on how you wish to manage the day to day challenges with ease instead of being filled with anxiety. When you have the courage to face your fears and notice them, you are in the best position to rise above them and provide compassionate and empathetic care to those you serve.