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Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and it can be even more challenging when you are away from home on assignment. The emotional toll of grief combined with the demands of work can feel overwhelming. At Jackson Therapy, we understand the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals who are coping with the loss of a loved one while on assignment. In this article, we will explore various aspects of this experience and provide helpful insights and strategies for navigating through this difficult time.

When you relocate for work, it's easy to let your job take over your entire life. As a healthcare traveler, it is essential to prioritize maintaining a healthy balance between work and leisure to avoid burnout. A lack of work-life balance can result in errors at the workplace and increased emotional or physical stress. Here are some valuable tips for achieving a work-life balance as a travel healthcare professional.

If you're feeling stuck or in need of a fresh start, taking your career on the road might just be the answer you've been looking for. Life can throw us curveballs, whether it's a difficult breakup or family issues, but the opportunity to embark on new adventures every 13 weeks can bring a sense of excitement and rejuvenation. Not only can you explore new places and make memories, but you can also do what makes you truly happy. With contracts available across the country, you have the freedom to choose when and where you want to start over.

When you’re moving every few months on assignment, you already know that you have to make some sacrifices while packing. If you’re like one of the many bookworms who just can’t get into e-readers, picking the few books you bring on assignment can be difficult, time consuming, and cumbersome to pack or carry. So, we’ve got an idea for you. A free and easy way to enjoy discovering new books without packing them is by using local Little Free Libraries! These birdhouse-like structures are in neighborhoods across the country and function as a neighborhood book exchange where you can take a book that interests you and either return it when you finish or replace it with your own book. Little FreeLibraries help you keep your “To Be Read” list rotating (for free), while letting you meet your neighbors, and (maybe) even get some exercise in!

Being able to work in the career you love while also traveling is a great opportunity, but it doesn't come without its challenges. When you're on assignment around the holidays, the desire to be surrounded by family can be overwhelming. Even though technology has helped bridge the communication gap, nothing can truly replace the feeling of being home around Christmas. As a travel healthcare professional, you know that being away from family is part of the job. To stay motivated during this time of year when it's easy to begin missing home, try some of our methods of coping with being away for the holidays.