Practical EMS
My mission is to use the stories we all have in emergency medicine to encourage and uplift you where you are. EMT, Paramedic, nurse, PA, NP or physician. Emergency medicine is a very difficult specialty with unique challenges, and it calls us all to be better than the average person in order to stay healthy for our patients, our families and own mental wellness. I want to connect with EMS crews, fire crews, ER RN's, ER techs and new ER advanced practice providers to better understand their current struggles. I also want to bridge the gap between prehospital medicine and the emergency department and to encourage those seeking to become an advanced practice provider. Disclaimer: All Practical EMS content is opinion only. It is unaffiliated with any company or organization and does not represent any company or organization that Aaron currently works for or has worked for in the past. No content should be taken as medical advice.
Practical EMS
111 | Michelle Niemeyer | Moving away from practicing law | Work life balance is bulls**t | Building community | Avoiding burnout | Getting clarity
Creator of the philosophy The Art of Bending Time
You can find her work at Michelleniemeyer.com, LinkedIn and can text CLARITY to 33777 to get support
Michelle talks about what moved her away from law to helping others improve their lives
Finding fulfillment outside of work hours to pursue something that is important to you can have beneficial effects on your work hours
Work life balance is bullshit
Sometimes building community and social interactions while at work is an important step to building a strong team. Telling your family and friends outside of work about your work life can be equally important. They don’t have to be totally separate parts of you
In the end, we are whole people
Personally, it is easy for me to isolate at work, but I feel better when I make the intentional time to get to know my coworkers
Remember your spouse is a partner in life with you, invite them into your work struggles
Take care of your body and your mind to avoid burnout
Be clear who you are
TEXT CLARITY to 33777 to get access to a free community page with Michelle’s guided meditation program to help you get clarity on life and remember what bring you passion and fulfilment in life
Creating a roadmap in life is crucial to making the life you want happen
Sometimes very difficult things are obtainable, but you have to take one step at a time
Michelle speaks to some healthy habits she has daily to start her day the right way, like taking her dog for a walk
Habits of unwinding at the end of the day are key as well, put down the phone well before bed
Leave for work with some extra time built in so you don’t get frustrated by traffic, start your day on a positive note
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Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn’t represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.