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Ideas for rethinking your own (negative) narrative

Not One More Vet, the group of veterinary professionals dedicated to transforming the status of mental wellness within the industry, recently curated a variety of resources they shared throughout the month prior.

One of our favorites was their social media post that emphasized the need to challenge negative self-talk. Examples included 3 ways to redirect feelings of being overwhelmed:

If you’re experiencing feelings of burnout and your thoughts sound like:

• “I’m so lazy”
• “I can’t do anything right”

NOMV suggests trying these phrases instead:

• “A little progress is still progress”
• “I deserve time to recharge”
• “It’s human to ask for help”

For additional wellness resources, read NOMV’s blog.