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As nurses, we’re trained to push through—but your body often knows you’re stressed long before burnout shows up.

In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we explore the early physical stress signals nurses commonly ignore: shallow breathing, tight chests, fatigue, irritability, headaches, muscle tension, and that feeling of being checked out.

These signals aren’t flaws or failures. They’re information.

You’ll learn simple, in-the-moment ways to pause, regulate your nervous system, and respond with compassion—without needing hours of self-care or complicated routines.

If you want to prevent burnout by listening sooner instead of pushing harder, this episode will meet you right where you are.

✅ Takeaways / Action Steps

• Identify early body-based stress signals
• Try a quick 30-second nervous system reset
• Use grounding, breath, and posture to reduce tension
• Ask: “What do I need most right now?”
• Practice earlier boundaries, not bigger ones
• Respond to your body with kindness and curiosity

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

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This week on The Nurses’ Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re talking about something so many caregivers struggle with during December: slowing down without feeling guilty.

The holidays bring pressure — expectations, invitations, comparison, and the constant feeling that you should be doing more. But rest isn’t laziness. It’s essential for your mental health, your energy, and your ability to care for others.

In this episode, Jenny shares practical ways to release end-of-year pressure, set loving boundaries, protect your time, and build simple micro-moments of rest into even the busiest schedule.

Perfect for nurses, caregivers, and anyone feeling stretched thin this season.

Takeaways / Action Steps

• Give yourself grace for goals you didn’t meet (life changed — you adapted).
• Set small, loving boundaries around spending, events, and expectations.
• Say yes only to what aligns with your energy and capacity.
• Use micro-rest moments (coffee pause, extra sleep, simple meals, 5-minute resets).
• Let go of “shoulds” around decorating, hosting, or doing it all.
• Honor your capacity instead of pushing through burnout.

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/

More ways to connect here: https://linktr.ee/jennylytle

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In this episode of The Nurses’ Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we talk about something many people quietly carry this time of year: grief during the holidays. Whether you’re missing a person, a relationship, or a season of life, the holiday season can magnify those emotions.

You’ll learn simple, compassionate ways to navigate grief, honor your loved ones, stay connected, and support your mental and emotional health—without pretending everything is “fine.”

What we cover:

• Why holiday grief feels so intense
• How to let yourself feel without judgment
• Simple ways to honor loved ones during the season
• What “Blue Christmas” and longest night services offer
• Staying connected instead of isolating
• Journaling + talking to your loved one as emotional support
• How to care for your body when grief drains your energy
• Giving yourself permission to simplify traditions

Takeaways + Action Steps:

• ✔ Let emotions rise and fall without forcing cheerfulness
• ✔ Create one simple ritual to honor your loved one
• ✔ Reach out to one safe person when grief feels heavy
• ✔ Make a short self-care plan: sleep, hydration, gentle movement
• ✔ Release “shoulds” and do only what feels supportive this year

Perfect for anyone grieving, supporting a griever, or navigating seasonal depression.

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/

More ways to connect here: https://linktr.ee/jennylytle