"While at work, I am focused and driven to take care of my patients and team members. However, at home, I enjoy spending time with my family which includes going to the gym with my daughter several times a week. I also practice Gumdo, and Koren Sword Fighting several times a week. I am a brown belt and will soon test for my high brown belt. I love that it keeps my core body strength to decrease back pain. Also, I have built muscle mass which aids in positioning patients at work so I do not get hurt. I enjoy volunteering for my daughter's Marching Band and Orchestra groups."

"There’s sure to be burnout in our field. And to prevent that I indulge in self-care by spending time with my family. Being grounded in nature helps me recharge so I go on hikes and to the beach often and trying new things like visiting new cities and new restaurants satisfies my craving for new experiences. All of these things help recharge me and prepare for the next work week."

"There can be times when work days feel long or stressful which may lead to burnout. This makes it difficult to have a good, consistent work ethic. When I am not working, I try my best to do things for myself that I enjoy and are stress-free. With the free time I have, I will walk/play with my dogs, spend time with friends and family, and relax and recharge. I will take planned vacations to ensure I am not overworking myself. I know that giving this time to myself is essential to having a healthy balance of life and work."

"When not at work I enjoy spending time with family and exercising. Both of these are great stress reducers. I find being in nature, especially in the mountains, to be very relaxing. I try to maintain a regular sleep schedule, as sleep helps the body heal and better adapt to stressors."