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Put yourself first

Embrace your worth and discover the transformative power of prioritizing yourself.

Put Yourself First

Sometimes, putting yourself first isn't about changing where you are—it's about remembering who you are.

It's about investing in yourself, believing in your abilities, protecting your peace, celebrating how far you've come, and continuing to make room for the things that bring you joy.

We spend so much of our lives showing up for our careers, our families, our teams, and everyone around us. There's something powerful about remembering that we deserve that same energy, too.

Choose your growth. Choose your goals. Choose not to shrink yourself to fit into spaces you've outgrown. And, most importantly, choose to believe that what lies ahead can be far greater than anything you can imagine.

Have faith. Keep growing. Keep dreaming. Keep showing up for yourself.

Beautiful things do happen when you start putting yourself first. ✨

And yes… I'm so excited! 🎶💫

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About the Author Verena Luna, BS HSA President & Founder, The Operations Collective

Verena L. Luna is a healthcare operations executive with 33 years of experience and serves as Director of Operations at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. She was a key leader in the transformation and expansion of the organization's outpatient network, broadening its reach from two to eleven centers, and recently founded The Operations Collective LLC, a consulting firm. Luna holds a BS in Health Services Administration…

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