52. Feeling Overwhelmed? Ask Yourself This Powerful Question
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This week on The Nurses' Breakroom, Jenny Lytle, RN, shares a deceptively simple question that helps overwhelmed and overworked nurses pause, refocus, and reclaim clarity in the middle of chaos: What do I need most right now?
Whether you're juggling shift changes, life transitions, or just a mountain of mental to-dos, this episode teaches a grounding technique that brings you back to centerâfast. Jenny walks through her own real-life moment of overwhelm and how this single question, paired with a calming breathing practice, helped her shift into focus and peace in under five minutes.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- Why âWhat do I need most right now?â is a powerful self-coaching question
- How to quiet mental noise when your brain wonât stop spinning
- The Quick Coherence Technique: a science-backed way to regulate your nervous system
- The body-mind connection that helps you break through emotional overwhelm
- How to prepare for a demanding week without burning out
This episode is your reminder: self-care isnât selfishâitâs essential.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like thereâs never enough time, Iâve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isnât Selfish: The Compassionate Nurseâs Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. Itâs packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needsâwithout guiltâso you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com
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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Chapters
1. 52. Feeling Overwhelmed? Ask Yourself This Powerful Question (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Nurses Break Room (00:00:58)
3. What Do I Need Right Now? (00:01:25)
4. Finding Clarity Through Movement (00:02:38)
5. Heart Math Quick Coherence Technique (00:04:57)
6. Balancing Tasks and Self-Care (00:06:25)
7. Invitation and Episode Closing (00:07:48)
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