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A Cool Girl's Guide to Surviving Night Shift
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items I was a full time Registered Nurse for 8 years before switching to Corporate. I am definitely no stranger to the shift work lifestyle. Here's some tips, tricks and helpful products to help you make it through it
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To Help You Sleep 😴
For Your General Wellbeing ❤️🩹
Snacks 🍿
To Help You Sleep 😴
Blackout Shades are an unfortunate necessity. If you're a light sleeper like I am, these are non-negotiable
BlackOut Shades
Okay you probably know how to make tea, but just in case you don't- here's a fun video to help you make the perfect cuppa before bed
How To Make The Perfect Cup Of English Tea
Personally, I try reallyy hard not to take anything (medication) wise to help me sleep. But if you really cant risk missing out on those 8 hours, these are a great option
Natrol Fast Dissolve Melatonin 10 mg, 100 ct
Brown noise is proven to help you sleep better than white noise- this video is just hours of that!
3 Hour BROWN NOISE w/ BLACKOUT SCREEN 🖤 for FOCUS, SLEEP, AND COMFORT 💭
A fancy sleep mask thats both comfortable and functional
MZOO 3D Sleep Eye Mask, Light Blocking, Black
After a long shift, it can be hard to turn your brain off before sleep time. Journaling can be a great way to get your thoughts out but isn't too energy intensive that it will cause to stay awake
4 Benefits of Journaling Before Bed - Amerisleep
Yoga with Adrienne is my favorite, and she helped to create a short yoga routine designed to improve your sleep
10-Minute Bedtime Yoga
For Your General Wellbeing ❤️🩹
These Hatch alarm clocks are the top of the market for good reason, they create light that helps to regulate your REM Cycle, a sound machine and of course alarm clock
Hatch Restore 2 Smart Sleep Clock, Putty
Depending where you work, you may have some downtime to catch up on work, or just genuinely need to stay awake. This is a great time to binge a show! Bonus- the blue light from a screen wont just help you pass the time, but also stay awake!
Nobody Wants This
Okay, so you've just slept and now its 9pm and its time to work over night- you're gonna need something to help you stay awake. Coffee is the obvious answer
Stanley AeroLight Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
You may be wondering why the f Im putting a camera on this list. Fair. Well, when I worked night shift, I LOVED catching the sunrise over the Chicago Skyline every morning before patients woke up. It was a small thing that made me feel a bit happier ...
RICOH GR III/GR IIIx | RICOH IMAGING
I love this article with helpful tips to make your life a bit easier. My biggest tip is the first- cluster your shifts together as best as you can!
How to Work Night Shift and Stay Healthy — 12 Effective Tips
You don't necessarily need a special tracker bottle to do this, but drinking lots of water is IMPERITIVE to keeping healthy on night shift
Enerbone 32oz Motivational Water Bottle
Your facility may require you to wear a uniform, but if you can wear them- fun scrubs just add a bit of levity to your shift (however small)
Star Daisy Scrub Set
You will NEVER catch me in Danskos. These are the exact pair I wore (in black( that helped me stay on my feet for 12 hours
Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Women's Trail-Running Shoes
You probably already have a backpack, but if not here's a great option
Classic Kånken Backpack - Fjällräven
Okay lets be honest, sometimes shopping can help pass the time- at least use that time wiselyy and find some discounts!
30 Companies that Offer Discounts for Nurses - Passports and Preemies
Snacks 🍿
Im addicted to this popcorn. I could easily eat a bag a day
Smartfood® Popcorn | Seriously delicious popcorn.
Night shift is REALLY hard on your body. It can be tempted to grab McDonalds on the way (no judgement if you do!). But a great way to stay energized without going overboard are these protein balls.
Easy No Bake Protein Balls
Another great, and low effort recipe option is overnight oats. Make before you sleep and they're ready when you wake up
7 Overnight Oats Recipes (Free Printable!)
For something sweet <3
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups | JUSTIN'S® Products
A protein shake very day helps me feel full and energized, it can do the same for you!
Peanut Plant Protein Sample Pack - 8 x 40g Sachets
Ive never had this but Ive heard this is a great alternative to traditional coffee
POW Wonder Coffee - Organic Mushroom Blend