Stress is an inevitable part of most jobs with high responsibility. Nurses and doctors deal with the added strain of long working hours and the intensity of a job with time-sensitive deadlines that mean life or death.1 It’s no surprise that relaxation should be an important goal for medical professionals when not spending time at the hospital. Here at Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing, we want everyone staying in our travel nurse housing to feel comfortable, safe and at ease. In this post, we’ll discuss wine and how it can be a nice end-of-day routine.
Wine and cheese, please!
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As a nurse, you probably already know that there’s a scientific reason why alcohol can help you relax before bed…it helps to depress the central nervous system.2 That can be a great thing if you’ve finished your shift and want to enjoy a nice dinner with wine at home. We’ve compiled some resources below if you’re on the hunt for some wine options.
Looking for local wines and an area winery to visit? Check out On Cloud Wine in Shreveport. They have a tasting bar with dry, semi-sweet and sweet wines to try.
Want to enjoy new wines without having to do the legwork yourself? You may love a wine subscription box! This NYMag.com article lists a variety of wine clubs, including one from a company called Somm Select. If you’re a fan of old movies, the TCM Wine Club offers an additional perk…the bottles are themed around classic movie stars / films.
If you’re a beginner to the wine world, check out this article that explains what to look for in a wine as well as some recommendations for beginner whites and reds.
As an important side note…please don’t use alcohol to excess. Wine in moderation can be a great way to relax at the end of a day, but used too much can become an issue.3 If you find that your stress levels are consistently too high, take time to seek the help of a counselor / therapist. There’s nothing wrong with getting the advice of someone who can help you work through your anxiety.
Travel nurse housing with the amenities you need
Not a fan of drinking wine? No problem! Our fully furnished travel nurse housing features an equipped kitchen area where you can whip up a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies to munch on. Or, make a hot cup of tea with our Keurig machine. After that, soak in the tub and get a great night’s sleep. Whether you’re a nurse who’s going to be in the area for a brief time or a business owner needing corporate housing, our short term rentals will fit the bill. Give Debi a call today at 318-548-6156 to reserve your rental before they are all gone!
Sources: (1) https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6963-12-199, (2) https://www.today.com/health/does-wine-help-anxiety-stress-relief-I546167, (3) https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol-and-anxiety
