According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it is estimated that more than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness. Additionally, the US Department of Labor estimates that about 63% of Americans are part of the US labor force. Long story short, a huge percentage of our workforce struggles with mental health challenges, which not only impacts personal well-being, but also the well-being of a team and the success of an overall business.

We all know that nurses are, well, literal lifesavers. They dedicate their lives year-round to helping others and they touch hundreds of lives each day. For many reasons, nurses should be appreciated each and every minute of each and every day. But there is a time when that appreciation should be amplified and nurses should feel EXTRA special, and that’s during National Nurses Week.

Stress is a normal part of life, but it doesn’t need to be a daily occurrence in the workplace! To produce great work, team members need to feel supported, rejuvenated, and level-headed. That’s why April’s observance of Stress Awareness Month is SO important!

According to a recent study by Zippia, a whopping 89% of workers have experienced burnout within the past year. That is INSANE, but not surprising. While we all get integrated into the hustle and bustle of American work culture, feeling stressed and overwhelmed is honestly just a norm. The problem? It shouldn’t be.