Nurse Well-Being Blog

Release for the Holiday

December 11, 2025
Two dogs sit side by side on a windowsill, gazing out a large window adorned with a lit Christmas wreath and red bow. Red striped curtains frame the cozy winter scene, with a wooded landscape visible outside.

One of our family holiday traditions is alternating who hosts Christmas Day and this year was our turn. I always look forward to the extra decorating, shopping, and prepping so when a family member requested they host this year in their new home, I didn’t feel relieved or grateful, but instead immediate disappointment. And then…

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5 Surprising Compassion Practices for Your Well-Being

October 28, 2025
Person in a cozy white sweater holding a heart-shaped latte surrounded by autumn elements like pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, dried oranges, and fall leaves—evoking warmth, self-care, and seasonal well-being

Your well-being determines your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health and every relationship you have, including the one with yourself. Compassion is the first practice you learn in the Well-Being Coaching Initiative because it’s proven to significantly improve your stress and engagement. An INC. article revealed studies show Self-Compassion is a wonder drug to help…

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An Adventure in Well-Being

September 9, 2025

Monsoon weather was predicted in Rocky Mountain National Park for the entire week of our planned backpacking trip. “Are you having any second thoughts about going?” my friends and family asked. Of course I was, and I was completely committed to this adventure with campsite reservations made, equipment borrowed and bear box rented! We (my…

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STOP Hoarding Your PTO!

July 15, 2025

After spending 10 delightful days in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, (my happy place), I again realized the value of taking a vacation and how much I needed one! And, from coaching nurses for the last 28 years, I happen to know many of you are hoarding your PTO (paid time off) and even losing it…

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About Diane

As a speaker, author, life coach, nurse, and yoga teacher, Diane brings resilience skills to healthcare organizations in a variety of ways with The Resilience Academy, keynotes, half-day and full-day seminars, Resilience Challenges, national and international leadership and resilience retreats, virtual experiences, and coaching.

The Well-Being Coaching Initiative

The WBCI helps healthcare organizations create a Culture of Well-Being, which attracts and retains high-performing staff. Internal Coaches and Champions are trained to empower staff at the unit and organizational level and is proven to improve Well-Being and Turnover up to 30%.

© 2025 Diane Sieg

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The Well-Being Coaching Initiative

The WBCI helps healthcare organizations create a Culture of Well-Being, which attracts and retains high-performing staff. Internal Coaches and Champions are trained to empower staff at the unit and organizational level and is proven to improve Well-Being and Turnover up to 30%.

© 2025 Diane Sieg

National Speakers Association CPA | Diane Sieg

The Well-Being Coaching Initiative

The WBCI helps healthcare organizations create a Culture of Well-Being, which attracts and retains high-performing staff. Internal Coaches and Champions are trained to empower staff at the unit and organizational level and is proven to improve Well-Being and Turnover up to 30%.