I truly believe there is such a thing as the night shift blues....and I have caught the bug. Don't get me wrong- I LOVE working nights, for several reasons.
A. The work flow is MUCH more laid back (85% of the time anyway).
B. The co-workers have MUCH sassier attitudes--making for more entertaining conversations/stories/jokes
C. If you're lucky, the patients will be sleeping.
D. If you're patients have trouble sleeping, you actually have time to converse with them and hear their life stories, life lessons, etc.
E. The shift differential is SO worth it ($$$$$).
The problem is that sleeping during the day is never quality sleep no matter how many hours you are able to log in a day. This leaves a person feeling sluggish and very VERY caffeine dependent. Absolutely NO motivation for any extra activity other than sleeping, eating, and working.....leaving me feeling exhausted, chubby, gross, and honestly, kind of sad. BLAAH.
Don't worry--I work hard to kick these night shift blues on the daily. How you ask? haha Well...
1. I'm a huge quote freak. Quotes are so honest, inspiring, and easy to relate to. Here's a few favorites right now off the top of my head....or rather the easiest to get to from my computer chair :)
2. I LIVE for funny--
Stand-ups such as Kevin Hart, Dane Cook, or Daniel Tosh on Netflix. We were lucky enough to get to see Daniel Tosh live in Cedar Rapids at the beginning of the month and I haven't laughed so hard in a LONG time. His pessimistic attitude towards humanity is disgustingly refreshing and right up my ally.
Comedic sitcoms -Derek and I have been on a Modern Family marathon lately and I will be completely bummed when we finish Season 4. Sometimes in my mind I pretend I'm part of that hilariously crazy family and its comforting in a weird, maybe I should see a shrink about it? kind of way. I'm going to have to find a new sitcom to dive into here soon...any suggestions?!
Movies--I don't know what kind of funny you get into but right now I'm big on Melissa McCarthy, Vince Vaughn, Paul Rudd, Kristin Weig....I think that sums it up. It's always been a thing for me to dive into the world of a comedy when I'm feeling a little crummy. I am a full believer laughter is the best medicine. About a week ago we checked out the Internship in theaters and really really liked it. What are your suggestions?
3. Dance parties. Please tell me that I'm not the only one who partakes in my own dance parties? Well--I KNOW I'm not the only one because several of my friends partake in dance parties with me *cough cough, REBECCA, cough*!! Blaring dance music and dance like a complete and total fool cannot NOT make a person feel better if even for an hour or two. I freakin' LOVE dancing around the house like a fool....I've even gotten Derek to participate in mini dance parties with me...its priceless!
Gun to my head-favorite person/band/group to dance off the wall to right now: Macklemore: The Heist. Download it and fall in love if you know what's good for ya. What's your favorite jam?
4. Therapy shopping. Usually either at Target or Hobby Lobby. Pretty self explanatory.
5. An old favorite would be day drinking with my besties. To be fair though this has happened less and less since college. Mostly because all of my besties live far away *sad face*
6. If all else fails....I nap it out!
Even though I'm rocking the night shift blues-life is pretty great. Work can be pretty stressful and hold a dark cloud over life but even though today may be a craptastic day doesn't mean tomorrow may not be the best day of your life so live it up, drink it down, and DANCE it out! I mean...AMIRITE or amirite?!
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