The one superpower I’d love to have during the holidays

Corbis | Veer + Scrubs

The holidays: It’s the time of year when your abilities to stave off those sweets and say “no” are put to the test. It’s the time of year when some of the BEST food, BEST snacks, and BEST desserts are brought in for staff parties (and don’t get me started on homemade delicacies! Oh, those talented family members!).
It’s also the end of the calendar year, so you subliminally start to measure your eating performance. Did I eat too much junk? Did I gain/lose/maintain that weight I was hoping? Am I setting a good example for patients?

What if none of that mattered? What if–and humor me a minute here–the calories within every sweet treat in the break room didn’t matter?

What if you could eat to your heart’s (and gut’s) content at work without the guilt of packing on the pounds? A superpower sent as a little “thank you” from the karma police for all the hard work we do to take care of people all year round.

Yeah, like I said, humor me here. I’m daring to dream about the nurse’s ultimate holiday “treat”!

Here’s what I’d do…

I would eat every piece of cheesecake I could get my hands on, especially the ones with homemade crust (my great grandma’s is still the best). I would eat every Christmas cookie that crossed my path. I would surround myself with miles of pumpkin roll (without any nuts, please). Oh, and I’d be eating anything that had chocolate in it.

Now, in this fantasy world, those extra calories still have to go somewhere. I’m a nurse after all — biology is biology. My solution: Calories could be “worn” like removable tattoos. At the end of the day, I would simply peel and remove.

My belly is grumbling just thinking about all that darn food.

The truth of the matter is, I have a horrific sweet tooth (we’re jumping back to reality now). No, I don’t live in misery over what I can’t eat, but I do have to exercise a bit of control (okay, a lot). I guess this is my way of poking fun at the idea that even I have to pay attention to what I eat–especially around the holidays!

Eating right can be fun and easy, and heck yeah you still can eat sugary treats. But, unlike the fantasy world I spoke of, there are definitely more permanent consequences to our real-life eating actions.

What do you think? What superpower would you love to have over the holidays?

Scrubs Editor

The Scrubs Staff would love to hear your ideas for stories! Please submit your articles or story ideas to us here.

Recent Posts

Leadership Qualities for Students

When we discuss students, we always mention their qualities. Those qualities show what they are…

11 months ago

A Comprehensive Guide to Dual Diagnosis Treatment Options

If you or someone you know is juggling mental health issues alongside substance abuse, understanding…

12 months ago

How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health While Following The News

For the last couple of weeks, the Israel-Hamas conflict has taken over the news cycle.…

12 months ago

Eyes on the Future: Innovations in Eye Treatment Lenses

Our eyes are invaluable, serving as our windows to the world. The ability to see…

12 months ago

Vision Issues Are on The Rise Among Nurses: Why and What to Do About It

Undoubtedly, one of the most demanding and challenging professions is nursing. Nurses work long hours in…

12 months ago

Echocardiography as a Diagnostic Tool: How Cardiologists Use Echo to Assess Heart Health

Echocardiography, or echo for short, is a key diagnostic test used by cardiologists to assess…

12 months ago