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During Nurses Week, there’s often a mix of emotions.

Sometimes it feels validating and appreciated. Other times, it can feel like pizza parties and tote bags are being used to cover up very real struggles nurses face every day.

In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny talks about one of the most common things she’s hearing from nurses right now:

“I’m always behind and trying to catch up.”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Jenny shares:

•  Why so many nurses feel like they can never catch up 
•  How burnout happens slowly over time 
•  Why “it’ll get better soon” often doesn’t work 
•  What reclaiming your evenings could actually look like 
•  How burnout can feel even heavier when you truly love hospice work 
•  Why intentional, personalized stress relief matters 

Jenny also opens up about her own hospice burnout journey and how slowly the work she once loved began to feel overwhelming.

If you’ve been charting late, struggling to disconnect from work, feeling exhausted, or wondering why nursing feels so much harder than it used to — this episode is for you.

Reflection Question

If you finished work on time, had your charting done, and could fully enjoy your evening… what would that change for you?

Mentioned in This Episode

•  The Hospice Nurses Wellbeing Project 
•  Possible upcoming workshop: Reclaiming Your Evenings & Loving Your Work Again

Connect with Jenny

DM the word ENJOY to Instagram for more information about upcoming support and resources.

Reminder

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential if we want to continue caring for others and living our best lives.

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.com 

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/

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