Just Keep Smiling
I have to tell myself this often some days at work, and others not so much. I have been told many times by my colleagues that I always seem to be smiling. They ask me how can that be...it has been such a terrible day, and I often answer, I might as well smile, because if not I might just cry. We all have bad days, and unfortunately for me working in the ER, there have been quite a lot recently. So here are some of the reasons that I just keep smiling:
If I can just keep smiling I can keep having faith that the day will turn around, that things will get better.
If I just keep smiling I am received so much better by my patients at triage when they have been waiting over an hour to just see me.
If I just keep smiling, I can help reassure my patient and their family that are tucked away in a corner in the hallway that we do care about them and are doing everything we can to give their loved one the best care possible in a bad situation.
If I just keep smiling I will better handle the angry patient that feels neglected in the busy and congested ER.
If I just keep smiling I can help to encourage my colleagues to believe that we make a difference in our patients lives.
If I just keep smiling I can forget for a while that I haven't had a break in almost 8 hours, nor have I had time to pee.
And most of all, if I just keep smiling, I can show people that I do love my job and am so blessed by God to have the privilege of working with my amazing colleagues in a career that I am truly passionate about.
So when you are having a bad day, try and remember to just keep smiling...you will be amazed how far a smile will go.
posted by Stacey @ 9:17 PM
3 Comments:
Thanks for writing pretty lady! It is so encouraging to be reminded of this. You are really in the "trenches" and I admire your perseverance to strive to share a smile and a positive attitude every shift. Thank you for really caring and making a difference to patients, families and your colleagues around you! God smiles at you as your give your best.--Amber
Despite the long waits at the ER, I have so appreciated the caring nurses who have treated my children with so much cheerfulness and love. Thank you Stacey, for all you do. You bless people by who you are, and how you care for them. You're servant heart reflects God's love for His people.
What a wonderfully inspiring post. Love it. Well said, my friend.
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