When the ward feels like a whirlwind, I close my eyes for a few seconds and count to ten, breathing in slowly and out slowly. I hum a soft tune or play a small playlist of calming nature sounds, and I keep a tiny lavender sachet on my desk to scent my breath. If there’s time, I make a cup of herbal tea, watching the steam rise, and let that gentle ritual remind me that I’m still in control of my little corner. It’s a small pause that steadies me before I return to the rush.

I love that you find your own quiet stretch—it's so important to give ourselves those small breathing moments. It feels like we’re sharing a secret pocket of calm, doesn’t it? Keep tending to those pauses; they help keep us steady when everything else feels out of control.