Nurse Well-Being Blog

The Freedom of Acceptance

July 7, 2014

I visited my 81 year old Mom last month in Illinois and it went much better than I expected, in fact I think it was one of the best visits we have had in recent years. The weather was perfect, in the mid-70’s with a nice breeze, we didn’t have any unpleasant tasks, like a…

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The Wisdom of Patience

May 14, 2014

Jon Kabat-Zin says patience is a form of wisdom. It is being completely open to each moment, accepting it in it’s fullness, and acknowledging things unfold in their own time. Patience is remembering you can’t push the river—which I sometimes try to do when in unfamiliar or uncomfortable territory. Like when I am forced to…

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Trust the Mud

April 16, 2014

Many years ago when I first got into the speaking business, my mentor and now dear friend, Mary LoVerde told me every time you want to get to another level, you have to go through the mud—that period when everything seems confusing, overwhelming, and downright impossible. I am feeling that way about my current project,…

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The Courage to Change

March 12, 2014

Courage is the ability and willingness to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. We need courage, not because it shows our strength but because it shows our ability to act, in spite of our weaknesses. If we don’t stand up for what is important to us, follow our hearts, and persevere in our most…

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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.

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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%.