Reset, Refocus, and Reclaim Your Energy
A 3-Step Coaching Practice for Nurses Who Want to Lead with Excellence
Have you ever hit a point where you just felt... off?
Not completely burned out, but definitely not thriving….
You’re doing the work. Showing up. Checking the boxes.
But inside, you feel foggy. Unclear….
Like you're going through the motions on autopilot — and you know something needs to shift.
If you’re a nurse or nurse leader navigating that space, this post is for you.
Today I want to share a simple coaching framework I use with my clients — and in my own life — to help reset, refocus, and move forward when things feel off.
It’s built around three steps: Awareness. → Alignment. → Action.
It’s not a fix-all, and it’s not a 10-step plan.
But it is a tool you can come back to over and over again to clear your head, center your energy, and reconnect with what really matters.
And here’s the thing: We can’t operate with excellence when we’re running on fumes.
As nurses — as leaders — we are called to show up with clarity, presence, and purpose.
But excellence doesn’t come from over-functioning. It’s not born from burnout.
It’s built on reflection, realignment, and consistent, grounded steps forward.
That’s what this framework supports. Let’s walk through it together.
Step 1: 🧠 AWARENESS
Flip the light on. Get honest.
This first step is about slowing down long enough to ask yourself:
“What’s actually going on with me right now?”
Not just your schedule — but your mindset, your body, your emotions, your spirit.
Ask yourself:
What’s draining me?
What am I avoiding?
What feels heavy or off?
What’s giving me energy or peace?
I usually start with a brain dump — raw, unfiltered thoughts, written down or voice-noted.
No judgment. Just clarity.
💡 Think of it like walking into a messy room and finally flipping on the light.
You’re not cleaning yet — you’re just seeing what’s there.
No more pretending. No more ignoring it.
This step alone often brings relief — because when you name something, you gain power over it.
Step 2: 🎯 ALIGNMENT
Filter what matters. Re-center on what’s true.
Once everything is out of your head, your next move is to start making sense of it all.
This is where we begin to separate what matters… from what’s just noise, pressure, or someone else’s expectation.
Ask:
What do I say is important to me — and am I actually living that way?
What’s true about this situation… and what’s just fear, guilt, or overwhelm?
Am I reacting from alignment — or from autopilot?
🔁 Back to the messy room:
This is where you stand in that room and ask:
What needs to stay?
What needs to go?
What doesn’t even belong to me?
This isn’t about organizing every drawer.
It’s about filtering your energy, attention, and effort so you’re not constantly rearranging things that don’t even matter.
This phase is especially powerful for nurse leaders, because alignment helps restore clarity in decision-making and in delegation. When you're aligned, you're not just reacting — you’re leading from peace.
Step 3: 🦶 ACTION
Take one grounded step. Momentum starts here.
After you’ve named what’s going on (Awareness)
and re-centered around what matters (Alignment),
now it’s time to move — not from chaos, but from clarity.
Ask:
What’s one thing I could do today that would move me 5% forward?
What’s the next right step — the one I can take in peace?
What have I been avoiding that I now know needs attention?
Examples:
Send the message.
Schedule the appointment.
Take something off your calendar.
Go for a walk without your phone.
Say no.
Say yes.
🧺 And in the messy room metaphor?
This is where you start clearing space.
You take out the trash. Fold a shirt. Put the pile in the bin.
Nothing huge — just movement.
And here’s what I want you to know:
Action builds energy.
Small, intentional steps create real momentum — especially when they’re aligned with what matters most.
🔁 Remember: This is a Cycle, Not a One-Time Fix
This is a practice — a rhythm.
This 3-step reset — Awareness → Alignment → Action → back to Awareness — is meant to be revisited.
Use it:
Daily (like a 5-minute mental hygiene check)
Weekly (as a rhythm of self-reflection)
Or whenever you feel off
And just like a home that’s cleaned regularly, using this process more frequently means less mess to sort through.
But if it’s been a while? That’s okay too.
Start where you are. Flip on the light. And take one step.
💬 Coaching Is What I Do
I teach this framework to the nurses and leaders I coach — not just because it’s helpful, but because it’s realistic.
If you’re feeling drained, misaligned, or just unsure of what’s next, I’d love to support you.
I work with nurses in all kinds of transitions — whether that’s burnout recovery, leadership identity, emotional exhaustion, or rebuilding from the inside out.
🩺 You can learn more about my coaching style and packages here.
There’s no pressure. Just an invitation.
I believe in restoring excellence in the nursing profession — not through overwork, but through wholeness.
✨ Recap: Your 3-Step Reset for Nurses (or anyone! 🙂)
Awareness — Flip on the light. Get honest.
Alignment — Filter what matters. Decide what stays.
Action — Take one grounded step. Start clearing space.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Just pause.
Get honest.
Realign.
Take a step.
And then… keep going.
You’ve got this.
And I’m here if you need support.
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