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60. Planning as Self-Care: How Nurses Can Reduce Burnout & Overwhelm
Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) đź’•
In this episode of The Nurses' Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we explore how weekly planning is more than just a productivity hack—it's a powerful form of self-care, especially for nurses juggling changing shifts, emotional demands, and personal commitments.
You’ll learn:
- Why “just winging it” leads to burnout and resentment
- How planning ahead helps you create space for you—not just everyone else
- How “energy management” is just as important as time management
- Tiny moments of joy and rest that you can sprinkle into your busy day
Whether you're a nurse, caregiver, or someone who’s constantly taking care of others, this episode will show you how to plan from a place of self-compassion, not guilt.
🎧 Tune in and reclaim your peace—one week at a time.
đź“Ś Takeaways & Action Steps (for Description or Blog Use):
Top 5 Takeaways:
- Planning isn’t just about logistics—it’s a powerful way to care for your mental and emotional health.
- Prepping your week in advance (Friday or Sunday) helps reduce anxiety and increase clarity.
- Consider your energy, not just your time—especially during new seasons, jobs, or emotional demands.
- Build a “micro self-care list” you can pull from when you’re stressed.
- You don’t need a spa day—nature walks, breathing, or solo grocery trips can be deeply restorative.
Action Steps:
- Look at your week ahead and build in “margin” where you can.
- Save 3–5 small, joy-inducing self-care actions in a note on your phone.
- Try box breathing: inhale 4 sec, hold 4 sec, exhale 4 sec, hold 4 sec—repeat for 1 minute.
- Schedule one intentional joy moment each day this week.
- Give yourself grace—especially when you’re navigating change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.comÂ
Feeling stressed? Grab my quick and easy Busy Nurses' Guide to Less Stress for practical stress relief that truly fits into your life! https://www.jennylytle.com/guide
Looking for connection with people who get the stress and self-care struggles of nurses and caregivers? Check out https://thenursesbreakroom.com
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylytlern/
More ways to connect here: https://linktr.ee/jennylytle
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By Jenny Lytle. RNSend me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) đź’•
In this episode of The Nurses' Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we explore how weekly planning is more than just a productivity hack—it's a powerful form of self-care, especially for nurses juggling changing shifts, emotional demands, and personal commitments.
You’ll learn:
- Why “just winging it” leads to burnout and resentment
- How planning ahead helps you create space for you—not just everyone else
- How “energy management” is just as important as time management
- Tiny moments of joy and rest that you can sprinkle into your busy day
Whether you're a nurse, caregiver, or someone who’s constantly taking care of others, this episode will show you how to plan from a place of self-compassion, not guilt.
🎧 Tune in and reclaim your peace—one week at a time.
đź“Ś Takeaways & Action Steps (for Description or Blog Use):
Top 5 Takeaways:
- Planning isn’t just about logistics—it’s a powerful way to care for your mental and emotional health.
- Prepping your week in advance (Friday or Sunday) helps reduce anxiety and increase clarity.
- Consider your energy, not just your time—especially during new seasons, jobs, or emotional demands.
- Build a “micro self-care list” you can pull from when you’re stressed.
- You don’t need a spa day—nature walks, breathing, or solo grocery trips can be deeply restorative.
Action Steps:
- Look at your week ahead and build in “margin” where you can.
- Save 3–5 small, joy-inducing self-care actions in a note on your phone.
- Try box breathing: inhale 4 sec, hold 4 sec, exhale 4 sec, hold 4 sec—repeat for 1 minute.
- Schedule one intentional joy moment each day this week.
- Give yourself grace—especially when you’re navigating change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.comÂ
Feeling stressed? Grab my quick and easy Busy Nurses' Guide to Less Stress for practical stress relief that truly fits into your life! https://www.jennylytle.com/guide
Looking for connection with people who get the stress and self-care struggles of nurses and caregivers? Check out https://thenursesbreakroom.com
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylytlern/
More ways to connect here: https://linktr.ee/jennylytle