Fellow night shifter here and I’ve been asked to speak on an informal panel about how to practice self-care on nights. I want to offer something unique besides the “bringing kale for lunch, drinking water, and running a 5k before shift”. All of those are valid ways to practice self-care, but I’m looking for something a little more rooted in reality for the majority of us. For example, something small but impactful for me is a grip strengthener that I bought at a dollar store. I bring it to work and I squeeze that thing any time I’m just sitting. Don’t know why but it helps displace my anxiety and I’m actually getting stronger as a result. Would love to hear others’ more quirky or individual ways that you all get through night shift!   submitted by   /u/v65frd4 [link]   [comments]