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Self-care is essential to one’s well-being and is absolutely important to be taken care of. This year for our mental health contest, we are giving you a chance to get your hands-on a care package and to #getreal about mental health. Find more information here.

My boys are 5&7!  I am a single momma, and really wanted to make the most of our time together outside of their school days! Becoming an EA will allow me to support other children on their educational journey and still be home with my kiddos in the mornings and evenings!  

Being a full-time student and a single mom has been wild! Prioritize self-care, get enough rest and make the most of our weekends reminding the boys that this is for our future. 

This me and my 4 year old son. 

All I can say about giving advice is, “ We all know its not easy to be a mother and student at same time but by being grateful of everything we have today. As it can bring peace and creates better vision for tomorrow. 

Here are my 2 children. My younger child is Jasnor and he is 2.5 years old. My elder child is KARMAN who is 6 years old. 

I took the PN program at VaCC. Grad of 16’. Upon graduation I began working in the surgical nursing field right out of school & then decided to try out different types of nursing! My greatest achievement in my nursing career would be teaching. It is extremely rewarding watching the journey of students becoming practical nurses! The best advice to a new nurse: Find what you love. Don’t settle. There are so many opportunities in the nursing field! 

We all know that student life is busy and it’s easy to succumb to the chaos in our daily life. Taking a little bit of time to refuel yourself is needed. How can you absorb all that you are learning if you don’t feed your body and brain too? 

It is easy to skip meals when you are a busy student but skipping leads to starving. Hasty choices like fast food do not provide the nourishment your brain needs for studying. Meal planning is the best way to achieve a happy belly & mind. Take one day when you can prepare weekday meals & snacks by cutting veggies, cheese & meat. Instant healthy "fast food" in your fridge.  

Hours of studying usually mean that you are sitting for long periods of time while your brain is working on overdrive learning. Going for a walk, dancing to your current fave pop song & throwing a ball around with someone are great ways to keep your body moving while on a break. Exercise reduces stress and stimulates natural mood lifters that enhance your overall cognitive functions. 

In this digital age, we tend to hide behind computers & social media. Try calling a friend and have a conversation with them about your day or meet up with someone for a walk or a meal ( see me refer to other healthy habits like eating & moving).  Staying connected to those that we love helps our minds not be hyper-focused on all of the things we need to do. These moments remind us why we work so hard every day. These moments refuel our hearts and give us strength!

When the world is fast paced, you need to take the time for things that make YOU happy. A happy mind is much more willing to intake information. Spend an hour every couple days doing something just for you. Paint, Read, Dance, Write or Play a sport. Set some time for you to have fun!