Free your body

Take frequent 1 - 2 second breaks to relax all your muscles in your body. Release any built-up tension. In a stressful work environment, your body must be free and comfortable to keep up. Whether you’re standing, sitting, or laying down, give it a try.

Love yourself

As a frontline worker, self-care is a right not a reward. Make yourself a priority during your down time so you can tackle each shift with optimism and energy. Whether it’s physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, or professional it will all help build your mental resilience.

Adjust your perception

There are aspects of your job that you cannot control, including many of the demands placed and resources given to you. Accept this reality and you will no longer waste energy trying to control what you cannot control. Your workplace will not cause burnout but your perception of it may.

Maintain your mission

Why did you become a frontline worker? What is your mission in life, your work, and your relationships? Think about these questions, write out the answers, and share them with an accountability partner. Live with intentionality so that everything you do reflects your purpose and values.

Embrace your support

You’re not alone. You never have been and you never will be. Use the support around you to help overcome the challenges in your life. Colleagues, loved ones, and even strangers will serve as your cheerleaders during the good times and safety net during the hard. We are stronger together.