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5 things to do right now to make yourself happier

4. If you work nights, put on dark sunglasses before you step out the door in the morning. The sunlight will trigger “wake up” hormones. When you wake up after sleeping during the day, go outside and get some sunlight.

Improve mental health with this next tip…

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Patricia Cheeks

Patricia Cheeks, RN, PMHCNS-BC, is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist with 29 years of experience. She has worked in four hospitals and has had her own private psychotherapy practice. Patricia has co-led new graduate retreats where information-sharing practices helped retain healthy, rested nurses.

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