More than 10 years of working night shift has taught me to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to sleep. Quality rest is hard when you have a busy mind. It's even more difficult when you're trying to accomplish it while the rest of the world is awake. Make getting good sleep a priority in your life and you will feel better in every way.
All the things I wish I bought before I started my first nursing job! From the best shoes for being on your feet all day to the day-to-day essentials to get you through your shift, this list has everything you need to feel prepared for your first days on the floor (well, prepared as you'll ever be!)
Because sometimes your body just needs a supportive squeeze — like a weighted hug for your blood vessels.
Compression gear can help with things like POTS, circulation, or even just feeling more “held together” when your nervous system is acting feral. BUT, not everyone vibes with compression (and in some cases it’s not safe — so always check with your doc before you go full sausage-casing chic).
On this list, you’ll find:
👖 Compression shorts, leggings, socks & sleeves
🛋 Alternatives for folks who can’t do compression but still need grounding (weighted blankets, cooling wraps, and other sneaky helpers)
🌀 Options that support without overstimulating your nervous system
Compression = one tool in the survival kit, not the whole toolbox. 🥰
TOP Necessities to become your best self, inside and out. Here you’ll find my favs for everything from self help to solving inflammation. Of course for those on a budget!! We always look for inexpensive yet high quality- it’s what we deserve 🍃
I've been on a long road of trying out new things that will heal my body from within & I have found some products that truly yeild results and make a difference in my day to day life!
Meditation became much easier for me once I had the right setup. These are some of my favorite tools that help make meditation more comfortable, calming, and consistent 🧘♀️
As a Labor Nurse I get to see first hand how much evidence based education and practices are missing. Here you will find Reliable articles and education from ME- your local Benable Labor Nurse
Nursing school must haves! Having cute accessories can make nursing school a little more fun. As a recent graduate these are the items that I actually used or products I wish I had! Nursing school is tough so make it easier on yourself by being prepared!
Healthy high protein, low sugar options for those looking for a healthier lifestyle or to meet their fitness goals.
Lots of PCOS recommendations, hoping to help other women with the same condition.
These products have helped my teeth health so much! The toothpaste I have linked has helped my gum health quite a bit! And the kids products are all things that my 5 Year old uses everyday and loves!
A hope-filled toolkit for survivors….faith, books, comfort items, and resources that helped me rebuild. Use what serves you, leave what doesn’t. You are not alone! 💜
Welcome to our curated space dedicated to understanding and managing anxiety and stress. Here, you'll find a wealth of resources designed to empower you with knowledge and tools to navigate life’s challenges. Explore expert articles, practical coping strategies, and mindfulness techniques that can help you cultivate a sense of calm and resilience. Whether you're looking for ways to manage daily stressors or seeking deeper insights into anxiety, this page offers support and guidance. Join us as we work together to build healthier habits, embrace self-compassion, and foster mental well-being!
everything that has become a staple in my routine in order to get the best night's sleep! I used to be a horrible sleeper, but making all of these small changes has slowly perfected my nighttime routine for more restful, deeper sleep :)
Staying active and healthy is so important while traveling. These tips help me stay active and keep on top of my overall wellness. I always have to make sure that I keep my body in check when on flight attendant work trips so I use these tools to ensure that every day.
Things I use to find relief and temporary treat my HS flare ups. I have stage 1 and none of these products are guaranteed to work. Please keep in mind I’m no doctor, please reach out to your doctor if you need it.
If you’re trying to stay on top of your protein goals, these are some easy go to’s! My favorite high protein picks to keep me full and fueled throughout the day because hitting your goals shouldn’t be complicated!
We spend approximately 25 years of our lives sleeping so why not intentionally make sure you're getting the best sleep ever every night? These are my sleep is your super power must haves for the best sleep of your life. From sleeping masks to pillow sprays you will find something that you'll love.
These are the most helpful tools I've used on my weight loss journey. No gimmicks! These are lifestyle tools. Sustainable weight loss means making new habits and choices. Those new choices need to be fun and easy. These are the tools I use every day to monitor my health and keep me on track. Without my Garmin I never would have lost the 50 pounds. You can't manage what you don't measure, and these have helped me measure the stats I find important.
Motherhood & entrepreneurship can take its toll, here's what I take daily to level up my health. Ditch dietary let downs and crashes with clean & simple supplements.
Currently down 75 pounds and these are the products that I have used the last year to enhance my weight loss while focusing on high protein, hydration, and movement!
Taking care of your gut health is so much more than a probiotic. It’s a lifestyle. And it’s totally worth it to take care of yourself. Taking care of your gut is the new self-care and we as women need to work on it so that we can be there for others.
Some stuff i use in an everyday life of T1D. I was diagnosed in 2008 at 6 years old. It’s still a struggle some days but we are getting through it and living life.
Discover the ultimate list of hEDS, POTS, and MCAS essentials designed to support chronic illness management, daily comfort, and flare-up relief. From hydration tools and compression wear to symptom-soothing must-haves, this guide helps make living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome more manageable. Perfect for anyone building a chronic illness survival kit or looking for practical support items.
I am all about at-home massagers! I am in my 40's and need all the help I can get! I have a lot of these and use them all the time! Why not feel your best and get rid of aches and pains! I hope these help you!
I'm huge on wellness, diet, and fitness and have curated these goodies over the years to help keep my hormone health, stress, skin, digestive health, and weight management in check✨
With cold season upon us here in the states, I've recently restocked my favorite holistic products to combat the most common symptoms. I try my best, pre-baby but especially now, to keep my house and the products we use the most as clean as possible. Here are my top favs for both adults and babies!
Let's detox from the larger corporations and save money!! This list is a suggestive recommendation based on ease of access, simplicity, and affordability. Disclaimer: There are definitely always better options but they require local research since everyone has different accesses and budgets. (But it's not to say you will be able to afford other options and maybe even change your approach on shopping in general.) Support Local!
Navigating city life (those house parties into 6AM gym sessions don't come cheap) means I’ve tested hundreds of supplements to find what actually works. I've split these into 5 headings to cover different needs. I have used all of these myself and happily recommend them. Not all of these will apply to you, but I have faith that they will give you that ‘secret sauce’ you've been looking for.
Your one-stop space for all things wellness — from natural health tools and body care to mindful rituals and mood-boosting self-care. Here you’ll find everything that helps you feel good, inside and out: castor oil packs, eco-friendly swaps, relaxation essentials, and nourishing treats for both your body and your mind.
Because when your body and soul are in sync, everything else just flows. 🌿💆♀️✨
I’ve been working in the ICU and before that in the ER as a Registered Nurse for over 6 years now (time flies buy), and I want to share with you some items that make my everyday life at work easier.
Here are my favorite proteins, hydration essentials, supplements, & more; I use these for pre & post workout and throughout the day. I'm not an expert on sports nutrition but this is part of my lifestyle. This list contains items which contain as little zero sugar substitutes as possible. I try to limit sugar substitutes to a minimum and try to stick with stevia when I do have them.
I used to struggle with panic attacks very badly and still sometimes do. Over the years (many years lol) I've found stuff that helps me and learned things from others as well. Over time, they will lessen and the coping mechanisms become second nature. Sometimes you can even feel them coming on and stop them before they start! I will be including our 5 senses in this kit as well. The 5 senses technique (or the 5-4-3-2-1 technique will redirect your attention to the present moment and away from anxiety provoking thoughts. Let's build the ultimate Panic Attack kit that you can take with you so you have it at all times!
I was diagnosed with Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis at a year old, now since having children I also have degenerating disc disease and migraines. These are all the things I use to help relieve pain without steroids and strong medication, especially since I was breastfeeding.
Supplements and items that help me keep up with mom life 🙌 Energy, mood, immune support, and everyday wellness essentials — because we can’t pour from an empty cup.
Some parts of aging don’t get talked about enough — fading libido, bladder leaks when you sneeze, thinning hair, stubborn weight gain, hot flashes that show up uninvited.
Midlife hormone changes are real. And they can feel overwhelming.
This is where I share what helped me feel sane again — naturally.
No prescriptions. No extreme fixes. Just practical, non-drug approaches to menopause symptoms, including support for libido, bladder health, hair thinning, and hot flashes.
These are the tools, supplements, and lifestyle shifts that helped me feel more like myself again — without fighting my body.
Because aging isn’t the problem. Feeling out of control is.
For those of us with chronic illnesses, we are no strangers to long hospitalizations. Wether its days, weeks, or even months, staring at the same blank and sterile walls can make you stir crazy. These products are ones that I've personally used and curated to make a hospital room feel the most like home as possible, which can lead to less mental health struggles and increases comfort while in an uncomfortable environment.
I’m all in when it comes to wellness for me and my love ones. I also live with chronic health conditions, so to help my body heal, I intake several teas, foods, and vitamins. This is a list of my favorites and must try’s!
🏥 This is a few examples of products I use day to day as someone who struggles with chronic pain. Highly recommend trying a few of these products to help ease your pain 🏥
I’ve been a Type 1 Diabetic for about 13 years. Been trying to get more fit and have lost over 20lbs! These are things that finally helped me see results! Calorie deficit is key!
#typeonediabetic #weightloss #weightlosstips
Call me vain if you want to, but I like to think they had ME in mind, when they said “Age ain't nothing but a number” because I'm rocking the hell out of 66! This list of recommendations are a big part of the reason I'm fortunate enough to be in such good shape, even at this late stage in life. 😄 Enjoy my personal suggestions, as well as the popular selections of many similar brand products and services.
My husband and I work closely with children and families, including infants and the elderly! His work takes him into hospitals and detention centers, and every type of housing situation. It is critical that we stay healthy and well, for our own safety and that of those around us! . After a few years of catching nearly everything, including several rounds of COVID and even a dangerous C-Diff infection, we did a deep dive into the research of infection, disease, disinfecting and sanitizing EVERYTHING, and how to maintain our health and wellness! Learn from us (the easy way, for you), or the HARD way🤢🤧
I have started a journey to get my diabetes and other health issues under control. These are some of the things I’ve tried that help! Let’s be healthy together 💖
This list contains some of my favorite things for dealing with the symptoms of my chronic illnesses! Amazon and REBRelief links are affiliate if you want to help me out!
Some of my favorite finds to help kick start your wellness journey in the new year. Every year I have a goal of working on myself. These are some of things I found helpful while starting the journey of actually wanting to take care of myself and feel human. Its hard but here are some things to help head in the right direction. Heres to a Happy and Healthy 2026
I've been a night shift nurse for 10 years and counting. Learning to sleep during the day and survive 12 hours shifts is a journey, but these products all help!
Wellness, Health & Beauty. My Must haves for every morning and evening this fall. You will thrive with these too.
Includes my go-to for hydration, calm, energy, and even more.I take most of these EVERY single day.
Everywhere you turn, experts are telling you to eat this, not that, or take a supplement to feel a million times better. But who has the time—or the money—to figure it all out? Using my science background and extensive research, I’ve simplified what truly makes the biggest impact on my health. Here’s what works.
I’ve been a nurse for about 3 years and have tried so many different things! I’m here to share my tried and true products for all my nursing girlies out there🥰
All of my biohacking health and wellness go-to products. From supplements to powders these have improved my wellbeing as a woman and mother in my late 30's. Anything I can do to improve my well being, appearance, and overall health from the inside out first is my mantra. I've invested a lot of time and energy into curating products that I love myself as someone who has struggled with vaginal health issues, infertility, gut problems, bladder control issues and thinning hair in my adult life. This Benable list contains affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, a small commission may be earned from the brand, at no extra cost to you. Only products that are personally used and believed in are recommended
Meditation and Yoga practice has changed my mindset and perspective on getting healthy and improved my positive mindset! Happy to share what's working and what I’m looking forward to working with so you can benefit too! #sponsored affiliate links
I’ve struggled with my sleep for decades and now I’m sleepmaxxing with help from my bedtime routine. You can benefit from my years of trying alll the products; these are my favorites and I use them nightly.
My favorite daily supplements that keep me energized, glowing, and feeling my best — all clean, low-tox, and easy to add to your routine. These are the ones I actually take every day and can’t live without.
These are the supplements I personally use and trust to support energy, immunity, mood, and overall wellness. From daily vitamins to targeted support for stress, sleep, or fitness — this list has it all.
I’ve been a nurse fire 2 years now. I’ve worked in Med-Surg (the trenches, I know), and orthopedic post-op. This list has the things I had or wish I had starting out!
Preparing for recovery after a kidney transplant? This comprehensive list covers all the essential items you’ll need at home to support a smooth and comfortable recovery process. From medical supplies and hygiene essentials to helpful tools for mobility and rest, we’ve gathered everything you might need. Ideal for patients and caregivers, this list ensures you’re ready to focus on healing and wellness post-transplant. Make your recovery journey easier with these must-have items!
we all deserve to relax as much as we can. simple shower, skincare, and other nighttime rituals will help you wind down for the night and get you ready to have the best sleep ever. ***This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.***