Audience: Clinical partners — nurses, MAs, coordinators, home health teams, NPs, physicians, discharge planners, case managers.

We See You.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been the one holding things together — juggling patient loads, family plans, and paperwork that never seems to stop. The holidays don’t always bring rest for healthcare teams. In fact, they can highlight just how much you give of yourself, day after day.

At Restore First Health, we see you. The long shifts. The after-hours phone calls. The moments when “thank you” doesn’t quite feel like enough.

You’re the heartbeat of this entire ecosystem of care — and burnout is real, especially this time of year.

A Special message from us, to you:

Why Holiday Burnout Hits Harder

Studies show that clinicians experience a 30–50% increase in burnout symptoms during November and December (American Nurses Foundation, 2023). Why?

  • Emotional Load: Holidays bring heightened emotions from patients and families, especially those managing chronic illness or loss.
  • Staffing Shortages: You’re covering extra shifts and filling gaps for colleagues on leave.
  • Compassion Fatigue: The daily balance between empathy and exhaustion wears thin.
  • Lack of Recovery Time: Many clinicians go months without a real break or reset.

5 Grounding Tips for Healthcare Heroes

Small, intentional habits can help protect your energy during this season:

  1. Take Micro-Moments to Breathe. Even 60 seconds between visits to reset your nervous system (try the 4-7-8 breathing method).
  2. Set Micro-Boundaries. Give yourself permission to leave some emails for tomorrow.
  3. Lean Into Gratitude — For Yourself. Write down one thing you did well today. (Yes, you.)
  4. Hydrate and Nourish. It sounds basic, but dehydration and skipped meals amplify fatigue and mood swings.
  5. Rest Without Guilt. You can’t pour from an empty cup — rest isn’t a reward; it’s a requirement.

Together, We Keep the Mission Moving

At Restore First Health, collaboration isn’t just part of our model — it’s how we sustain one another. Whether it’s through coordinated patient handoffs, shared documentation, or a quick message to check in, we heal better when we work together.

This season, we want to remind every RN, MA, NP, care coordinator, and clinician we partner with:

➡ Your work matters.
➡ Your wellness matters.
➡ We’re in this with you.

Let’s carry that energy into the new year — connected, supported, and grounded in our shared mission to deliver advanced, compassionate care wherever patients call home.

From all of us at Restore First Health — thank you for what you do.
We’re grateful for your partnership, your resilience, and your heart.

🩵 Happy Holidays — from the RFH family to yours.

References:

  • American Nurses Foundation. (2023). Nurse Well-Being and Burnout Report.
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Workplace Mental Health in Healthcare, 2024.
  • Mayo Clinic. Preventing Compassion Fatigue in Care Professionals, 2023.
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