Jen Barnes

Are You An Other-Led Woman?

In my work with women, I have noticed an interesting but not surprising phenomenon, even among independent-minded women.

The Top 3 Mistakes Almost Every Chronically Stressed Woman Makes That Keeps Them Stressed

There are three big things that almost every chronically stressed woman does that causes them to stay chronically stressed.

Self-Care Alone Is Not How To Recover From Chronic Stress And Burnout

Only practicing self-care is not how to recover from chronic stress and burnout so you can feel better.

Only Talking And Thinking About Your Traumatic Stress Isn’t How To Recover From It

Only talking and thinking about your traumatic stress isn’t how to recover from it.

Chronically Stressed Out? Use This One Quick And Simple Tool To Soothe Your Body In The Moment

Are you chronically stressed out? If so, this is for you.

Nurses ‒ How To Get Yourself To Do The Things You Know Will Help ‒ An Important First Step To Do Now

Are you a nurse who:
Collapses on the couch after shifts with no energy for anything except binging on Netflix and scrolling through social

How To Effectively Release Stuck Stress From The Body – The Crucial First Step In Burnout Recovery

I am a therapist and you’re likely a nurse, but if you’re reading this, we have at least one thing in common:

The Most Important Mindful Practice I Never Realized I Was Doing

I've been practicing mindfulness and meditation for around 25 years. It wasn't until this morning I realized one of the most helpful mindful

A Big Underlying Cause Of Anger and Resentment – Why You Feel So Drained And Can't Change It

I've been thinking a lot about boundaries lately.

Is Waiting For The Healthcare System To Change The Best Way To Recover From Burnout And Feel Better?

Whatever name you give to the exhaustion, disconnectedness, and feelings of being “so done”

Bottling Up Your Feelings And Thinking Positive Thoughts Isn’t Going To Help You Feel Better

Bottling up your feelings and thinking positive thoughts isn’t going to help you feel better. In fact, it will actually make you feel worse.

Putting Everyone Before Yourself May Be The Worst Way To Offer Quality Care For Your Patients

Putting everyone and everything before yourself may be the worst way to offer compassionate