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Chapter 8: Stress and the Information Age

Abstract

Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare reimagines how we approach well-being in a fast-paced, high-pressure world. Rather than striving for a rigid sense of balance, this book introduces a more flexible and fulfilling concept: harmony. It's about aligning your values, goals, and daily actions to create a life that feels whole and sustainable.

Authors Sharon M. Weinstein, Marla J. Vannucci, and Katie Boston-Leary blend practical tools with thoughtful reflection, drawing from the latest nursing competencies and real-world challenges to help readers manage stress, lead with empathy, and build meaningful careers without sacrificing personal well-being.

What sets this book apart is its dual focus: personal transformation and organizational change. It encourages readers to take ownership of their well-being while also fostering environments where others can thrive.

Harmony by Design is more than a guide—it's a blueprint for living and leading with clarity, compassion, and purpose. Whether you're a healthcare professional, leader, or student, this book offers the tools and mindset for you to thrive in both your work and your life.

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Author Details

Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN, CRNI-R®, CVP, CSP, FAAN, is the CEO of SMW Group LLC, partner at Diagnostic Think LLC, Chair at the HBA Ambassador Learning Center Impact Workshops, and the American Nurses Enterprise Innovation Community Manager.

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Pi at-Large

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SMW Group, LLC, Palatine, Illinois, USA

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Book Chapter

ISBN

9781646482108, EPUB ISBN: 9781646482115, PDF ISBN: 9781646482122

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Work-life Harmony, AACN's Essentials, Healthcare Professionals

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Sigma Theta Tau International

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Publisher's Version

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Copyright © 2025 by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Any trademarks, service marks, design rights, or similar rights that are mentioned, used, or cited in this book are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for a similar or any other purpose.

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