The Return to Self: Routines, Rituals, Rhythms & the Systems That Hold You
This is not a “new year, new you” episode.
This is a pause. A soft landing. A return.
In this deeply reflective, end-of-year episode, Tiffany Gibson walks listeners through the highs and lows of the year—personally, professionally, and spiritually—while offering a grounded framework for closing one chapter and preparing for the next with love, grace, and compassion.
Using the pillars of routines, rituals, and rhythms, Tiffany introduces practical yet soul-centered frameworks—SOAR, SWOT, and SMARTER Goals—to help nurses and high-capacity women take honest inventory without self-judgment.
This episode explores:
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Why burnout isn’t a discipline issue—it’s a systems issue
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The difference between self-care and soul care
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How alignment requires structure, not willpower
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The evolution of New Nurse Academy and the SHIFT Community
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Wins, losses, missed opportunities, and lessons learned
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Why returning to therapy was part of returning to self
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How to create systems that help you stay regulated, aligned, and supported
This is an invitation to land softly before you leap forward—and to build a life that sustains you, not drains you.
Key Takeaways:
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Alignment begins with honesty, not hustle
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Routines keep life moving; rituals give it meaning; rhythms keep you regulated
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Goals should evolve as you do—otherwise, they become cages
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Systems support consistency; compassion sustains growth
Reflection Questions:
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Where do I need to soften instead of push?
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What systems are supporting me—and which ones are draining me?
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What would it look like to return to myself with love and grace?
