Nurses face an unending barrage of stress. When there is no system in place with which to deal with it, work performance can become compromised. While there is much effort placed in maintaining the health of other, there is little emphasis placed on self-care. Recent budget cuts have lead to smaller staffs and larger workloads, and ultimately an increase in workplace stressors. Because of this it is necessary to discover how to set time aside to revitalize and renew.