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Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just stuck in a spiral of stress?
In this episode of The Nurses Break Room, host Jenny Lytle, RN, shares 7 practical and proven strategies to help you pause, reset, and reclaim your mental space—even on your busiest days.
Whether you're a nurse juggling long shifts or anyone navigating stress and responsibility, this episode will help you calm the chaos and return to center.
Takeaways & Action Steps:
✅ Use journaling or voice notes to brain-dump your stress
✅ Practice gratitude throughout your day to reframe your mindset
✅ Review and eliminate non-essential tasks from your schedule
✅ Get your body moving—even a quick walk or dance helps
✅ Use deep breathing to shift your nervous system from fight-or-flight to calm
✅ Incorporate short prayer or meditation moments into your routine
✅ Talk it out—connect with a trusted friend to gain clarity
You’ll learn:
- Why overwhelm can feel paralyzing
- What actually helps reset your nervous system
- How to identify and eliminate low-priority tasks
- The power of movement and breath in high-stress moments
- What to say to yourself when spiraling begins
Don’t miss this one—it’s a toolbox for your mental health.
🎧 Listen now and share with a friend who might need a reset too.
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) 💕
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just stuck in a spiral of stress?
In this episode of The Nurses Break Room, host Jenny Lytle, RN, shares 7 practical and proven strategies to help you pause, reset, and reclaim your mental space—even on your busiest days.
Whether you're a nurse juggling long shifts or anyone navigating stress and responsibility, this episode will help you calm the chaos and return to center.
Takeaways & Action Steps:
✅ Use journaling or voice notes to brain-dump your stress
✅ Practice gratitude throughout your day to reframe your mindset
✅ Review and eliminate non-essential tasks from your schedule
✅ Get your body moving—even a quick walk or dance helps
✅ Use deep breathing to shift your nervous system from fight-or-flight to calm
✅ Incorporate short prayer or meditation moments into your routine
✅ Talk it out—connect with a trusted friend to gain clarity
You’ll learn:
- Why overwhelm can feel paralyzing
- What actually helps reset your nervous system
- How to identify and eliminate low-priority tasks
- The power of movement and breath in high-stress moments
- What to say to yourself when spiraling begins
Don’t miss this one—it’s a toolbox for your mental health.
🎧 Listen now and share with a friend who might need a reset too.
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